The Wide Bay region - Gateway to Fraser Island
The Wide Bay region stretches from Bundaberg in the north to Gympie in the south incorporating the Fraser Coast region of Hervey Bay and Maryborough. The amazing Faser Coast has many benefits - one major point of difference from the capital cities is the quality of life. The Fraser Coast is a premier holiday destination offering a relaxed lifestyle and beautiful climate year round. It is blessed with long sandy beaches, island retreats, abundant marine life and pristine World Heritage national parks.
Wide Bay Institute of TAFE consists of four major colleges located at Bundaberg, Gympie, Hervey Bayand Maryborough as well as a number of specialty campuses including Marine Campus and the Brisbane Security Training Centre.
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Lifestyle
The Wide Bay region features two World Heritage listed areas, Fraser Island and the Great Barrier Reef. It is also the main whale watching area in Australia where you can experience an 'up close and personal' encounter with giant humpback whales.
In perfect, stinger-free water, enjoy swimming, kayaking, yachting, diving, water and jet skiing, wind surfing and snorkelling. Boating and fishing enthusiasts enjoy estuary, beach, jetty, reef and game fishing.
Bordered by 40 kilometres of pristine beaches, Hervey Bay is one of Queensland's best natural holiday destinations offering convenient access to World Heritage listed Fraser Island - the largest sand island in the world, and Lady Elliot Island - the first coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef.
The Wide Bay Region has a sub-tropical climate and one of the best in Australia. The beautiful summer months are November to February, with minimal humidity and average temperatures of 21-30 degrees. The winter months are from June to August with average temperatures of 12-22 degrees.
More information
For more information on the Wide Bay region, visit the following sites:
- Fraser Coast regional information
- Bundaberg regional information
- Gympie regional information
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