Top Things to do in Fraser Coast
Top Hotels in Fraser Coast
10 Sights & Landmarks in Fraser Coast That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Fraser Coast, Australia including K'gari, Double Island Point Lighthouse, Fraser Coast Hervey Bay Rail Trail, Story Bank, Brooklyn House, Sandy Cape Lighthouse, Mary Ann Steam Locomotive, Portside, The Pier, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery.
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1. K'gari
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By natalieridley - Brisbane, Australia
K’gari is the most beautiful place I have ever visited. This remarkable island takes my breath away every single visit. Highly recommend a trip over here. We camped for 7 nights in October in various parts of the island. Highlights were seeing the many sea turtles at sandy cape, swimming with the turtles at lake Allom, the spectacular Lake McKenzie, a cold schooner at the orchid beach pub & the indescribable beauty of the western side of the island. Do yourself a favour and get over to K’gari.
2. Double Island Point Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By NewTravelJourneys - Queensland, Australia
A great shirt hill mountain walk direct from Double Island Point beach. This beach and lighthouse is only accessible by 4wd - along either Teewah or Rainbow Beach (conditions permitting). The beautiful ocean beach driving is scenic the entire way and well worth the exciting 4w Drive experience. Bring your kayaks, SUP, surf boards and fishing rods too, or camp along Teewah Beach. The walk to the lighthouse is on a slight incline and fairly easy, great for young kids to experience. During whale season (May to November) you will see and hear the beautiful mammals - the whales roar is quite the experience. Great photographic opportunity around the rocky, natural bushland and ocean. You will see Rainbow Beaches famous coloured sands, and the visiting celebrities to the region. Various celebrities visit this beautiful secluded spot. We always spot large sea turtles, dolphins and rays. This breathtaking lighthouse walk is an amazing experience for the entire family.
3. Fraser Coast Hervey Bay Rail Trail
4. Story Bank
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
Discover the magic of Mary Poppins at the birthplace of her author, P.L. Travers. Once upon a time a baby girl was born in the upstairs bedroom at the Australian Joint Stock Bank on the corner of Kent and Richmond Streets in Maryborough, Queensland. Her name was Helen Lyndon Goff, but she became known to the world as P.L. Travers, author of the Mary Poppins stories. Visit her heritage-listed birthplace which has been transformed into The Story Bank – a bank that trades in stories. As you cross the threshold, you will enter a world where fantasy and fact intertwine. Tales and yarns, myths and legends, memories and stories – share in their retelling and their creation. The Story Bank has a great story to tell... but most of all, we invite you to come find your own story and add it to our collection.
Reviewed By IanMacOz
The birth place of PL Travers author of Mary Poppins - a must do when visiting Maryborough! Superb museum, very interactive and you are openly invited to open drawers and cupboards to see what is inside, you're sure to find some surprises!
5. Brooklyn House
6. Sandy Cape Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Aussie-in-paradise - Sydney, Australia
Don't be put off by the 1.2km walk up a steep hill. You will be more than rewarded by your effort. I'm 52 and not really fit, and i smoke. It took me 25 minutes to wander up, i paused 4 times. Take water with you and your camera, there are no toilets up there, just great views. look through the window for a very impressive solar setup. The history of this light house and its construction is really interesting. We did the walk then had a BBQ, which we took with us, lunch back on the beach. Just watch the tides when driving, as with anything on the island.
7. Mary Ann Steam Locomotive
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Ride a full size replica of the first steam train built in Queensland in 1873, through Queens Park, the first botanical gardens in Queensland,with great views of the Mary River.Then take a tour through the historically listed buildings at Portside (extra cost), and finish with a visit to our rail museum, located in the old Maryborough Railway station, to view the hundreds of items depicting the days when the Railway was the lifeblood of so many communities across the country. Every Thursday and last Sunday of the month from 9 am, last ride approx. 12.30pm.
Reviewed By ElvisPKing - Palmerston, Australia
This beautiful restored steam locomotive operates every Thursday (same as Maryborough markets). Operated entirely by enthusiastic volunteers there is a nominal charge for a sedate 15 minute ride through parkland and historic riverside. There are 3 open air carriages each made of and named after an iconic Queensland timber. Information is provided on the Mary Ann locomotive, both technical and historical. Great fun for all the family
8. Portside
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By Familyherald
We’ve eaten at Portside Cafe four times in the last two months. Its stunning location on the edge of the park, by the river, and in a heritage building, is so relaxing and lovely that you don’t want to leave. The service is friendly and always helpful, as I’m a coeliac and usually need some extra negotiations over the menu. Food is delicious Mexican influenced flavours, and the coffee is good. We always have a wonderful time here and have driven up from Brisbane to enjoy it again!
9. The Pier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 502 reviews
Reviewed By petersJ5197UA - Queensland, Australia
We had a great time catching a lot of fish - many had to be thrown back but we got some decent ones - if you like fishing then you will love the pier.
10. Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Hervey Bay Regional Gallery is a category A-rated gallery which showcases the creative talents of regional artists and touring exhibitions. The gallery provides opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy the arts. The gallery features multiple exhibition spaces with a frequently changing program alongside the permanent 'Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere' where you can discover the evolution of the Fraser Coast’s natural beauty and learn the history of our indigenous culture.
