With its sheltered beaches and near perfect weather all year round, it’s easy to see why Hervey Bay is so popular with tourists as well as those looking for a home on the coast.

Visitors have been coming to Hervey Bay for over 100 years, enjoying life on the water and the laid back lifestyle it offers. With scenic drives in all directions and very little traffic, your rental car will enable you to enjoy your holiday at your own pace and do the things that interest you.

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Drive a Hire Car in Hervey Bay

Hervey bay is best known for being the gateway to world famous Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world. Drive your hire car down to the marina in the suburb of Urangan, and take a boat or tour over to the island to see the rainforests, beaches and freshwater lakes which all make it so special. While in the area, check out the jetty at Urangan, just a little north of the marina. The jetty stretches for almost a kilometre out to sea, and is popular with fisherman, as well as local children diving into the water during warmer months.

Apart from Fraser Island, Hervey Bay is also known to be one of the best sites in Australia for whale watching. Humpback whales arrive in the bay each year in July to give birth in the warm, protected waters. The whales stay until around November, when they migrate back towards the Antarctic. If you are visiting Hervey Bay during these times, whale watching is a must. Either park your hire car near the shore and view them from the jetty or a high part of ground, or head out on one of the many boats specialising in spotting these magnificent creatures.

To get an insight into the history of Hervey Bay and how things once were, drive your rental car to the Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum. Here you will find several historical houses that have been preserved from the city’s early days, as well as demonstrations by blacksmiths and woodworkers using the same methods as early settlers.

Rent a Car in Hervey Bay with DriveAway Holidays

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