Arlia Sands Apartments - Hervey Bay Accommodation

July - November
From late July to early November, Hervey Bay has become famous as the playground of the majestic humpback whales on their return to the Antarctic when the whales frolic in the warm waters of the bay. Don't leave it too late...book now! See rates page for Whale Watching Packages.

at the Hervey Bay Boat Club except where otherwise advertised. They present local and out of town musicians of a high professional standard.

Hervey Bay Council for the Arts presents 'Sunday in the Park' at Scarness Stage on the 4th Sunday of every month . Each month will feature bands, dancers and musicians for all ages from 1pm -3pm. BYO Food, chairs or blanket to sit on.

The Fraser Coast Cultural Festival usually starts with a Parade of Nations at 10.00 a.m., with performers and local groups in costume, intermingled with local bands. After the opening ceremony by local dignitaries and consuls of some of the countries represented, performances will start at 11.00 a.m. and go on until 5.30 p.m. There are cultural performances on two stages, children's stage and a band stage as well as roving performers. High quality cultural performers come from all over Australia intermingled with local talent. The Children's stage will have entertainment for children of all ages, including local schools. There will be an International food-court and other food and craft stalls.

Saturday, 17th July 2010 - Return of the Whales - Launch of the Hervey Bay Whale Watching Season

View the whale boats at the Marina. Live music, wine and seafood sampling, face painting, balloons and Whale Trail Competition. Whale Watching passes to be won.

'Whale of a Time' - family fun festival at Seafront Oval with stalls, rides, food & bev, roving performers and stage entertainment. Bring along your folding chair and enjoy the spectacle of the Illuminated Street Parade later in the afternoon, featuring dazzling floats created by community organisations set to bring the Hervey Bay foreshore to life.

The evening concludes with a Live Whale Aid concert featuring a line-up of talented Australian musicians with a strong focus on raising funds for whale conservation. An exciting fireworks display will complete the celebrations.

Queenslands biggest seafood specatacular showcases the local catch of fish, prawns, scallops and crabs of the Fraser Coast with a menu featuring both hot and cold ocean delights.

Maryborough Heritage Markets - Held every Thursday, in the Maryborough City Centre from 7.00 am to 1.00 pm

Burrum Heads Markets - 2nd Saturday of month Cnr. Burrum Heads Rd & Howard St