The Wide Bay region - Gateway to Fraser Island
The safe clean, picturesque environment and the sub-tropical climate, makes the Wide Bay region a popular family holiday destination. The Wide Bay region has attractions such as the World Heritage listed Fraser island, the Great Barrier Reef, pristine rain forests, beaches and national parks, which draw tourists from all around the world.
Wide Bay Institute of TAFE consists of four major colleges located at Bundaberg, Gympie, Hervey Bay and Maryborough as well as a number of specialty campuses including Marine Campus and the Brisbane Security Training Centre.
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Climate
Wide Bay has a subtropical climate of warm humid summers and mild clear winters. The summer months are November to February, with an average temperature of 21°C to 30°C. The winter months are June to August, with an average temperature of 12°C to 22°C.
More information
For more information on the Wide Bay region, visit the following sites:
- Fraser Coast South Burnett Region
- Bundaberg - Coral Coast and Country
- Cooloola Regional Development Bureau
- Hervey Bay and Maryborough