Discover Hervey Bay
Hervey Bay is a coastal community on the Queensland coast, with golden beaches and a subtropical climate. It is best known for its proximity and access to World Heritage Site, K’gari (Fraser Island), and its incredible marine life, including resident dolphins, and the best humpback whale watching in the world. The Hervey Bay foreshore and Esplanade runs approximately 17 kilometres with calm waters and sandy beaches. It's the perfect place to enjoy a relaxed coastal atmosphere, just three and half hours from Brisbane by car.
Keep reading to discover why Hervey Bay is the perfect location for our next lifestyle resort.
Enviable coastline
One of the biggest draw cards of Hervey Bay is its gorgeous coastline with some of the most beautiful, sheltered waters in the world. You'll also find plenty of clean, crystal waters to throw a line in and for those without a boat, the 868-metre-long Pier offers deep water fishing on high tide. The stinger free waters make for a great place to swim, and small offshore reefs await to be explored by snorkel. You can also take in the coastline along the 17km Esplanade that lines the bay.
Incredible marine life
Hervey Bay is a popular destination for whale watching from July to November. The warm, calm waters offer a haven for whales and calves to rest and play. Local tour operators know exactly where to find these majestic animals as they participate in their annual migration. You can also spot Bottlenose dolphins year-round, often found playing alongside boats or surfacing just offshore in groups or pairs. Turtles also take advantage of the calm waters as an ideal spot to lay eggs, so keep an eye out for these beautiful creatures in their natural habitat.
Close to island adventures
K’gari (Fraser Island) is a World Heritage Site, just a short ferry ride from Hervey Bay. It's one of the largest sand islands in the world and is home to innumerable species of wildlife, including koalas and dingoes. This 1,840-kilometre square island with its pristine white beaches, clear waters and ancient rainforest offers an amazing experience for those who visit. The main attractions on K’gari include The Pile Valley, Waddy Point, Eli Creek (the home of giant freshwater crocodiles), Lake McKenzie, Maheno Shipwreck and Kingfisher Bay Resort & Spa.
Established town centre
Hervey Bay offers everything you would need or want without dealing with big city life. The town centre has a vibrant small business community with retail, cafes, restaurants and bars, plus national retailers like Kmart, Big W, Spotlight, BCF, and Bunnings. Local markets showcase fresh produce, homemade foods, plants, arts, crafts, and trinkets.
Downsizing to Hervey Bay
Solana Lifestyle Resorts make downsizing easy! Coming in 2023, Solana - Hervey Bay will offer two- and three-bedroom homes with garage options for one or two cars or a car and caravan. At the heart of each resort is the resident only Livewell Centre with indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, lawn bowls green, gymnasium, games room, cinema, library and meeting/craft room, lounge with bar area, community hall and outdoor BBQ and entertaining area.
It's easy to see why Hervey Bay is a popular address for retirees across Australia. Its beautiful beaches, friendly community and relaxed atmosphere deliver a lifestyle like no other. There is simply no shortage of things to do. So, if you're looking for a place where lifestyle comes first, then Hervey Bay is worth considering! Register your Interest by clicking here to receive updates.