It's The Size That Counts

When travellers think of Hervey Bay they often think of a quiet seaside village, but they couldn't be further from the truth. Think more of a 'quiet seaside city' and you're closer to the mark. 

It all started thanks to a man named Boyle Martin, who was the first person to take up settlement in Hervey Bay. His bold move attracted others, until in 1984 Hervey Bay was officially popular enough to be proclaimed a city. The city now boasts a population of over 75,000 people and with the title of one of Australia's fastest growing cities under it's belt, the annual growth of the region increases on average another 3% each year. 

With 75,000 people to cater for, Hervey Bay has 5 shopping precincts and over 30 kilometres of safe swimming beach-front for everyone to spread themselves out over, meaning the city never feels crowded. And there is plenty to do - from Ten Pin Bowling to Camel Rides, to the botanical gardens and water park. In fact, here's a few more ideas:

Stand Up Paddle Boarding from Enzos

1. Parasailing
2. Jet Ski Tours
3. Skydiving
4. Stand Up Paddle Boarding
5. Kite Boarding
6. Aquarium
7. Scenic Tours by Microlite, Helicopter or Plane
8. Fishing Charters
9. Wakeboarding
10. Trike & bike tours
11. Horseriding
12. Go Karts and Movies
13. Whale Watching
14. Shark Museum
15. Kayak Hire, Banana Boat Rides and Beach Volleyball... And that just gets us started! 

So don't be surprised when you get to Hervey Bay and it's not what you expect, and it's not what you've been told. Unless you've been told "Paradise". Because Paradise it definitely is.