Fraser Coast
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Fraser Coast stretches from Rainbow
Beach in the south to Bundaberg,
which marks the southern access point for the Great
Barrier Reef. It is worth travelling along the Fraser
Coast Tourist Drive, between Maryborough and Howard.
Heading north along the Bruce Highway you will come to
Gympie, an old gold mining
town. There are some interesting places to visit in Gympie,
where you can find out about the gold mining history.
From Gympie you can head East towards Rainbow
Beach, which offers 4WD access to Noosa,
or continue north towards Bundaberg.
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On the way to Rainbow Beach you can also
stop at the small Tin Can Bay.
It is a very pretty spot, with its main attraction being
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Continuing north along the highway, you
will reach Maryborough. Maryborough is situated along the
Mary River, and hosts some impressive Victorian buildings
along Wharf Street and around the town.
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Turning off towards the coast from Maryborough,
you can travel along the Fraser Coast Tourist Drive to get
to popular Hervey Bay.
From Hervey Bay there are a number of trips out to Fraser
Island, including sightseeing tours and whale watching
cruises. |
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The Fraser Coast is a haven for golf
courses. Several golf courses include the Burrum District
Golf Club, Craignish Golf Course, Fraser Lakes Golf Course,
and the Hervey Bay Day/Night Golf Driving Range.
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Continuing along the Fraser Coast Tourist
Drive you will pass several golf courses, vineyards, museums
and historic buildings. You can also enjoy activities such
as horse riding, go karting and simply relaxing in the numerous
picnic areas.
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Along the Fraser Coast Tourist Drive
you can turn off towards several small coastal towns along
the way. Both Burrum Heads and Toogoom are pretty little
fishing villages, which feature beautiful views and great
fishing.
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Both Burrum Heads and Toogoom offer picnic
and BBQ facilities, as well as waterfront cafes where you
can enjoy the local catch. It is well worth stopping at
the small places along the Fraser Coast Tourist Drive, as
you get to experience a wide range of diverse environments
along the way.
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The Fraser Coast Tourist Drive ends at
the small township of Howard, which is set within an old
coal mining area. The quaint Howard Post Office is in the
centre of town, along with a War Memorial. You can find
out about the history of Howard at the Howard Museum.
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More Victorian buildings can be found
at the small town of Childers, which is a good place to
stop for fruit picking. North again along the coast is Bundaberg
which also offers plenty of fruit picking work, as well
as trips out to the Great Barrier Reef. |
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