Hervey Bay has been called the jewel in Queensland’s crown. Hervey Bay is also referred to as the Whale Watch Capital of the World. Hervey Bay is a scenic 4 hours drive north of Brisbane and only 45 minutes by air from Brisbane, Hervey Bay is an easily accessible holiday destination. It has a population of approximately 53,000 residents.

The city of Hervey Bay has a wonderful subtropical climate. Temperatures range from 14 to 23 degrees Centigrade in winter and 22 to 29 degrees Centigrade in summer. In Hervey Bay rainfall is low and there are more fine days than other Queensland holiday centres.