GYMPIE: “The Valley Rattler” steam heritage tours are operated by The Mary Valley Heritage Railway (MVHR) every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesdays.Tours depart from the historic Gympie Railway station and the destination varies according to the day of operation.
Find Us: Tozer St Gympie
Price:See website for details
Phone: 07 5482 2750
Web:www.thevalleyrattler.com
MARYBOROUGH: ”Mary Poppins” – Maryborough is the birthplace of P.L.Travers, author of the Mary Poppins books. A life-size bronze statue of Mary Poppins, as P.L. Travers described her, complete with umbrella was erected outside the old bank premises in 2005. It is now one of Maryborough’s most famous and photographed icon.
Find Us: The statue is located on the corner of Kent and Richmond Street in Maryborough.
Price: Free guided tours of city hall
Phone: 07 4190 5742 (City Hall)
Web: www.tourismfrasercoast.com.au
HERVEY BAY: “Fighting Whiting” - This fishing vessel caters for all levels of experience from the amateur to professional. The experienced and friendly crew can assist and instruct you on the best ways to catch that fish of the day.
Find Us: The marina, Torquay, Hervey Bay
Price: Adults $70 Child $35. Group & pensioner rates available.
Phone: 07 4124 3377
Web: www.fightingwhiting.com.au
HERVEY BAY: “AIR FRASER” - Air Fraser Island is a family owned and operated air charter business based in Hervey Bay. The company specialises in beach landings on the beaches of fabulous World Heritage listed Fraser Island. Air Fraser Island operates GA8 Airvans for the majority of the beach operations. These high winged, large windowed aircraft provide the ideal platform to enjoy the wonders that magnificent views that Fraser Island can offer from the sky.
Price: From $70 – $105. See website for details.
Find Us: Don Adams Drive, Hervey Bay
Phone: 07 4124 4050
Web: www.airfraserisland.com.au
HERVEY BAY: “VOLUNTEER MARINE RESCUE” is a volunteer organisation. This rescue organisation was founded due to 2 fishermen from Burrum Heads going missing and locals finding an empty boat and no men. The relatives decided to donate over $1,000 to implement a rescue organisation called “Burrum Rescue”. As funding became more available the operation grew in size and changed its name to “Air Sea Rescue”. After a number of years the state association changed the name to “Volunteer Marine Rescue”.
V.M.R. relies on membership subscription, sponsorships and donations to cover equipment, running costs and maintenance to keep the rescue vessels on the water, ready to respond 24 hours a day all year round.
Call Sign VMR466
Find Us: 1 Buccaneer Drive, Urangan Qld 4655
Phone: 07/4128 9666
Web: www. marinerescueherveybay.com.au
HERVEY BAY: “The Boat Club Marina” provides friendly professional service, easy berthing. Open 7 days from 8am weekdays and 9 am weekends. The Marina features accommodation for vessels up to 25m LOA, Chandlery and Boat Brokerage service located within the office, and complete amenities, laundry and secure car parking facilities. Several wireless internet providers are available, including Marinanet.
VHF: Office hours on channel 77
Find Us: 1 Buccaneer Drive, Urangan Qld 4655
Phone: 07/4197 8763 or afterhours on 07/4128 9643 (Boat Club Reception Desk)
Web: www.boatclub.com.au
HERVEY BAY: “The Boat Club” has the most fun you can have on dry land or water. It provides complete entertainment with a la carte dining, coffee shop, bars, free live entertainment, 180 of the latest poker machines, TAB and Keno, wedding reception and function facilities – plus a limited hours child care centre and courtesy bus. The Club also boasts several sporting clubs under its umbrella as well.
Find Us: 1 Buccaneer Drive, Urangan Qld 4655
Phone: 07/4128 9643 (Reception); 07/4128 9348 (Sporties Rec.) or functions 07/(4197 8705)
Web: www.boatclub.com.au
