Many of the boats departing the Urangan Marina in Hervey Bay head north into Platypus Bay. And who could blame them, there are endless fishing opportunities and gorgeous, isolated beaches to explore. However, not everyone has a vessel capable of such a trip. And for some newer boaties, they lack the confidence to attempt such…
Category: Boating
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.
The Complete Guide for Boating to Pelican Bank
If you are holidaying in Hervey Bay, one of the places you must visit is Pelican Bank. The good news! For those people who do not own a boat. Is that many of the local tour operators visit Pelican Bank as part of their day trip charters. If you do own a boat and have…
Wathumba Creek – Overnight Camping & Fishing Trip
The western side of Fraser Island holds many treasures. Especially for boaties with one of my favourite places to visit being Wathumba Creek. With miles of pristine white sandy beaches running north and south. Crystal clear water and an abundance of marine life and fishing options, it truly is paradise. In fact, when friends or…
Important Coongul Creek Day Trip and Camping Information
Whether for a day trip or overnight camping. Coongul Creek, is another of our favourite destinations on the western side of Fraser Island, Queensland, Australia. Only 9 nautical miles (16.5 kilometres) from the Urangan marina. Makes Coongul Creek ideal for a family day trip and offers all the wonders of the harder to reach locations…