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Explore travel through destination guides, road trips, rail journeys
and local discoveries on the Fraser Coast and across Australia.

Discover Queensland’s Fraser Coast

Hervey Bay

Whales, beaches and coastal adventures

Humpback whale tail rising from the water during a whale watching tour in Hervey Bay.

Hervey Bay is one of the world’s best places to see humpback whales as they pause during their annual migration along Australia’s east coast.

K’gari (Fraser Island)

Rainforests, lakes and stories of Country

Carved ironbark rainforest sculptures by artist Monika Bayer at Central Station on K'gari.

K’gari’s rainforests, lakes and stories of Country reveal a landscape shaped by nature, culture and thousands of years of human connection.

Maryborough

Heritage streets, stories and culture

Reflections of the Brolga Theatre on the Mary River capture the heritage, culture and riverside charm of historic Maryborough.

JOURNEYS WORTH TAKING

Australia

Coastal escapes, regional discoveries and unforgettable landscapes

Explore Travel: Uluru illuminated by sunrise light in the Red Centre of Australia's Northern Territory.

Uluru rises from the heart of Australia’s Red Centre, offering one of the country’s most iconic and unforgettable travel experiences.

Rail Travel Australia & NZ

Heritage trains, scenic routes and long-distance rail adventures

slow travel essentials Australia - Historic steam locomotive on the West Coast Wilderness Railway in Tasmania

The West Coast Wilderness Railway offers one of Australia’s most memorable rail journeys, winding through Tasmania’s rugged rainforest and mining heritage landscapes.

Plan Your Next Escape

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Whether you’re after a cosy weekend, a luxury retreat or an easy coastal break, you’ll find inspiration right here.

The destinations featured on this page are illustrated with original photographs taken by Jocelyn Watts during her travels and assignments throughout Australia and New Zealand.