3 Best Landmarks in Hervey Bay

“Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum is a multi-award-winning landmark that has been providing memorable experiences for the Hervey Bay community for over 50 years. Their dedication is to collect, restore and preserve local history. The landmark has 25 buildings, over 12,000 items, and numerous displays set over 3 acres. They have a massive collection of rare historical photographs which can be viewed by appointment. Visitors can see the blacksmith making horseshoes, helping to shell corn, and making their souvenir rope (free) on a machine over 100 years old. Most buildings are accessible with ramps etc. Free BBQ facilities are available. Interactive demonstrations are open on Sundays and for group visits. Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum is a major tourist destination to enjoy the landmark with your family.”

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“Hervey Bay Library offers a variety of services within the region. Hervey Bay Library provides a wide range of regular holiday activities for children and a number of community programs tailored to suit different age groups and interests. All library branches also offer self-checkout kiosks and free wi-fi. Hervey Bay Library offers a wide range of free eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, eLearning, and databases available to you online anywhere, anytime. They provide free access to individuals under 16 years of age when accompanied by a parent or guardian who is a permanent resident of the Fraser Coast region.”

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“Urangan Pier is a former deep-water cargo-handling facility that was initially built to facilitate the export of sugar, timber, and coal. The Pier was constructed between 1913 and 1917 and initially measured 1,124 meters in length. Urangan Pier serves as the starting point for the Links Corridor, a landscaped environmental walk and cycle path along the former rail line that once connected the Pier with Pialba’s Central Business District. The waters near the pier are among the Bay’s best locations for windsurfing and kitesurfing, offering conditions suitable for both beginners and experienced surfers. The attraction offers car parking and barbecue facilities for guests.”

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