Fraser Coast

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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.

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.

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.

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.