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Summary
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The Great Sandy Strait is a haven for fishing and boating with its calm protected waters and abundant marine life.

The area is a haven for unique Australian marine life; dugongs, sea turtles and dolphins inhabit the tranquil waterways, while mangroves, seagrass pastures and wildflowers are among the region's unique flora.

Mangrove-lined shores, sandy tidal flats, protected beaches and a maze of tidal creeks and islands are characteristic of The Great Sandy Strait.

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Fraser Island - Sandy Strait
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Emeraldene Inn & Eco-Lodge
Hervey Bay
Winner of the 2009, 2010 & 2011 Fraser Coast Tourism Awards for Excellence. The Emeraldene Inn & Eco-Lodge is located in the peaceful...
From £45
McNevin's Maryborough Motel
Maryborough
Ideally located in Maryborough, McNevins Maryborough Motel is the perfect accommodation base to explore Hervey Bay and the beautiful Fraser...
From £77
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Kellys Beach Resort
Bargara
Award Winning & Eco-Certified Resort with self-contained and standalone villas on 5.5 acres of gardens a block back from the beach, Kellys...
From £74
Burrum Heads Hillcrest Holiday Park
Burrum Heads
If you are looking for the ultimate in waterfront tranquility, then look no further than the Burrum Heads Hillcrest Holiday Park. ...
From £14
Boat Harbour Resort
Hervey Bay
Boat Harbour Resort is the ideal accommodation choice when staying on the Fraser Coast. Our unique beachfront resort is nestled amongst lush...
From £61

Activities

Fraser Magic 4WD Hire
Hervey Bay
Fraser Magic 4WD Hire & Rental offers a range of reliable, quality four-wheel drive vehicles for hire on Fraser Island, QLD. It is one of the...
From £96
Bargara Golf Club
Bargara
The Bargara Golf Club by the sea offers an 18-hole championship course and is situated behind the golden sand dunes of Kelly's beach....
Urangan Bowling Club
Urangan
The Urangan Bowls Club is located at the southern end of Hervey Bay, close to beaches, the Fraser Island terminal and the Botanic gardens....
Coral Cove Resort and Golf Club
Coral Cove
Coral Cove International Resort accommodation, Golf Course, Country Club & Residential Estate is the gateway to the world famous "Great...
From £90
Fraser Island Escape Bareboat
Hervey Bay
Fraser Island ESCAPE Bareboat Charters offers luxury bare boat, yacht, motor cruisers, and house boat charters cruising the spectacular World...
From £289

Dining

Drovers Dog Bar & Grill
Urangan
The Drover's Dog Bar and Grill is located in Urangan, Hervey Bay. This excellent restaurant has built a reputation for offering a wide range...
Pier Restaurant
Urangan
Fine dining, extensive wine list which promotes local wines, bi-lingual wait staff, spectacular seafood, international cuisine, children welcome...
Seabelle Restaurant
Fraser Island
After a long day exploring beautiful Fraser Island, take your taste-buds on a voyage of their own in Kingfisher Bay Resort's signature...
Parkview Cafe and Gallery
Maryborough
Devonshire teas, hot and cold lunches 7 days a week and breakfast on weekends in historic Lucy's Cottage.

Fine art from...
Hoolihans Irish Restaurant & Bar
Hervey Bay
Hoolihans was established on the Esplanade in Hervey Bay on St. Patrick's day of 2001.
Over the past 6 years Hoolies has continued to...

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