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Our website contains extensive information on must visit boating destinations near Hervey Bay. And, along the coast of K’gari – Fraser Island. Also lots of tips and tricks to help you plan your own family boating adventure on the Fraser Coast. Or to explore the waters along K’gari – Fraser Island.

As a family, we have spent thousands of hours exploring the waters surrounding Hervey Bay, K’gari – Fraser Island, the Great Sandy Strait & the wider Fraser Coast region. First, in our trusty 4.4m Quintrex Renegade & more recently in our 19ft fibreglass Fusion 19 centre console.

On our website you will find video links to our YouTube channel showcasing some of our favourite boating destinations. Below each video link is the written blog post with all the detail clearly laid out for you. These videos & blog posts contain lots of proven tips & local knowledge. They are designed to help you plan & commence your own adventure to reach these ‘must see’ Fraser Coast boating destinations.

Destinations such as: Wathumba Creek, Coongul Creek, Moon Point, Pelican Bank, Kingfisher Bay Resort, Ungowa, Garry’s Anchorage plus lots more are covered. We dive into the detail of fuel consumption, safe anchorage locations, travel times and even weather conditions.

Quick Saturday Hervey Bay Fishing Session featuring Pinkies, Pelican, Bacon & Dinner

Saturday Hervey Bay Fishing Session

Posted on 02/07/202214/02/2023

Our latest YouTube video is now live, titled – Quick Saturday Fishing Session featuring Pinkies, Pelican, Bacon & Dinner – Episode 134 This video is a little different than our normal full day adventure videos. This one is more of a RAW look at one of our quick weekend fishing trips. With literally only a…

Liam Catches His PB Mack Tuna & Boating Directions to Coongul Creek on Fraser Island - Ep 130

A New PB & Boating Directions to Coongul Creek on Fraser Island

Posted on 21/04/202214/02/2023

Our latest YouTube video is now live, titled – Liam Catches His PB Mack Tuna & Boating Directions to Coongul Creek on Fraser Island – Ep 130. It has been 4 months since our boat has been on saltwater & what a way to get back out there!! For the last day of the Easter…

Whiting Fishing at McKenzies Jetty

Whiting Fishing at McKenzies Jetty & A Top Secret Z Force Base

Posted on 04/10/202114/02/2023

Our latest YouTube video is now live, titled – Whiting Fishing at McKenzies Jetty starring the Yab and a Top Secret Z Force Base – Ep 129 The northerly winds have well and truly arrived in Hervey Bay, normal for the October period. So, when you spot a small window in the weather, you need…

day trip Wathumba Creek K'Gari Fraser Island

Day Trip to Wathumba Creek on K’Gari – Fraser Island

Posted on 25/09/202117/02/2023

Our latest YouTube video is now live, titled – Wathumba Creek, K’Gari – Fraser Island Day Trip featuring Whales, Bacon & a side of Fishing – Ep 128 Hop on board for a boating day trip to Wathumba Creek on K’Gari – Fraser Island with the whole family. First stop is forced upon us by…

River Heads Boat Ramp

Ultimate Guide to Fraser Coast Boat Ramps

Posted on 21/09/202109/02/2024

Whilst dodging the crowds over school holidays is my main ‘game plan’ for getting out on the water. I do on occasion get caught during busy periods. One such time, while patiently waiting for an opportunity to retrieve my boat. I enjoyed a couple of conversations with visiting skippers about the Fraser Coast boat ramp…

Looking north along Coongul Creek

The Complete Guide for Camping at Coongul Creek

Posted on 21/09/202104/07/2023

Coongul Creek is one of my favourite destinations on the western side of K’Gari – Fraser Island. Located only a hop, skip and a jump or more specifically 9 nautical miles (16.5 kilometres) from the Urangan marina in Hervey Bay. This makes Coongul Creek ideal for a family boating day trip. As well as offering…

Kids Fishing Massive Tiger Sharks Epic Battles Whales fishing boating exploring hervey bay queensland australia platypus bay

Crazy Kids Fishing, Massive Tiger Sharks, Epic Battles, Whales & More

Posted on 09/08/202115/02/2023

Our latest YouTube video is now live, titled – Crazy Kids Fishing, Massive Tiger Sharks, Epic Battles, Whales & More – Episode 127 It was an early start which saw us out of bed at 0430. Then 0530 launch the boat & then nothing but crazy fishing & epic encounters till we arrive home. This…

Boating to Moon Point on Fraser Island

Boating to Moon Point & Discovering A Deserted Island

Posted on 01/08/202115/02/2023

Our latest YouTube video is now live, titled – Boating to Moon Point on Fraser Island & Discovering A Deserted Island – Episode 123 Another great boating destination for visitors to, and for local boaties living on, the Fraser Coast of Queensland, is Moon Point on Fraser Island. In this video we show you how…

fishing for the uncatchable flathead

The Uncatchable Flathead

Posted on 01/05/202115/02/2023

Our latest YouTube video has been released, titled – Catching The Uncatchable Flathead For Dinner – Episode 121. Join us for two days of family fishing fun, chasing what appears to be an uncatchable flathead for dinner! This one truly did my head in. So much so, that we had to go back a second…

Wathumba Creek fraser island

Family Boating to Wathumba Creek on Fraser Island

Posted on 14/04/202115/02/2023

Have you ever wanted to launch your boat and head to Wathumba Creek on Fraser Island ?? Well, in this video we take a family boating day trip to Wathumba Creek. To show you just how easy it is to do. We also discuss all the important things that you need to know. To ensure…

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