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Public Transport

The guide was updated: 2024-05-30

Hervey Bay has a good local bus service that circulates town from the main bus station at the Bay Central shopping centre on Boat Harbour Drive. Buses also go to the surrounding towns. It is worth checking, though, whether your accommodation has a pick-up service, which many places do have. If you fancy an emission-free means of getting around, you can rent a bicycle from the ironically named Hervey Bay Rent a Car.

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Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)

Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)

The nearest airport, Fraser Coast Airport/Hervey Bay Airport, is located 2 kilometres south of Urungan on Booral Rd. They have regular transfers between Brisbane, Sydney and local tourist destinations.

Passport/Visa

Passport/Visa

Unless you are a New Zealand citizen granted visa exemption on arrival (in most cases), you will need to obtain a visa prior to visiting Australia. Citizens of all European Union countries, as well as Andorra, Norway, Iceland, San Marino, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, and Vatican City are eligible for an eVisitor visa, which can be applied for online. For citizens of the United States, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Brunei, South Korea and Malaysia, the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) entry permit is available, which can be applied for online and grants holders the right to enter Australia an unlimited amount of times for stays of no longer than 3 months per visit. Citizens of all other world countries (with the exception of Somalia) are also able to apply for a visitor visa online. For more information, visit the official website of the Australian government's department of home affairs.

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit

Fraser Coast, with its sub-tropical climate, can be enjoyed all year round. In summer, temperatures reach a maximum average of 30°C, offering extremely hot days with cooling sea breezes. Winter, the driest season, has a maximum average of 22°C. The coldest month is July, with a maximum average of about 15°C, and the warmest month is January, with temperatures reaching 30°C.

Public Transport

Public Transport

Hervey Bay has a good local bus service that circulates town from the main bus station at the Bay Central shopping centre on Boat Harbour Drive. Buses also go to the surrounding towns. It is worth checking, though, whether your accommodation has a pick-up service, which many places do have. If you fancy an emission-free means of getting around, you can rent a bicycle from the ironically named Hervey Bay Rent a Car.

Taxi

Taxi

Uber and Ola are popular ridesharing apps in the Fraser Coast Region. You can also reach Hervey Bay Taxi Service by phone, or call Australia's national taxi booking phone number: 131 008.

Post

Post

Australian Post Office features services such as postal services, parcels and stamps, as well as banking, foreign currency, travel insurance and more.

Pharmacy

Pharmacy

In the Fraser Coast Region, and Australia more broadly, there are several major pharmacy chains where you can pick up over-the-counter medications, prescription drugs, personal care items, and more. The major pharmacy chains are Chemist Warehouse, TerryWhite Chemmart, Priceline Pharmacy and Blooms The Chemist. It's always worth checking the opening hours as these can vary, especially on weekends and public holidays.

Telephone

Telephone

Country code: +61 Area code: (0)7

Electricity

Electricity

Australia operates on a 230/240V supply voltage and 50Hz frequency. The country uses Type I power plugs, which feature two flat pins forming a 'V' shape, along with a grounding pin. This standard is also commonly used in New Zealand, Argentina, China, and several Pacific island nations. Remember to pack a universal adapter if your devices use a different plug type to ensure hassle-free charging.

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