Discovery Parks – Fraser Street: Your Hervey Bay Hub for Family Fun
The park’s location is superb, offering the perfect balance of a peaceful retreat and easy access to the best of Hervey Bay. A short, leisurely stroll will have you on the golden sands of Torquay Beach or exploring the scenic Esplanade, with its fantastic array of cafes, shops, and restaurants. It serves as the ultimate basecamp for the region’s world-famous attractions. During the winter months, you are perfectly positioned to embark on a breathtaking whale watching tour to see the majestic humpback whales. Year-round, it’s the ideal launchpad for an adventure to the world’s largest sand island, the stunning K’gari (Fraser Island). Upholding the high standards of the Discovery Parks brand, the park offers a wide range of modern accommodation, from spacious sites for caravans to luxurious cabins, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay for everyone.
20 Fraser St, Torquay QLD 4655
- Website: discoveryholidayparks.com.au
- GPS Coordinates: -25.28762, 152.87249
Location Map
Site Details and Facilities
- Location: In the heart of Torquay, one of Hervey Bay’s most popular beachside suburbs.
- Site Suitable For: Tents, camper trailers, caravans, and motorhomes.
- Road Access: Sealed roads throughout.
- Site Surface: A variety of spacious grass, slab, and ensuite sites.
- Camping Permitted: Yes, a full range of powered and unpowered sites.
- Maximum Overnight Stays: Caters to tourists and holidaymakers.
- Facilities: Swimming pool with splash zone, jumping pillow, camp kitchen, BBQs, modern amenities, laundry, dump point.
- Picnic Tables: Yes, in communal areas.
- Potable Water: Yes.
- Mobile Phone Coverage: Excellent.
- TV Reception: Excellent.
- Onsite Public Toilets: Yes.
- Rubbish Bins: Yes.
- Open Fires: Prohibited in city caravan parks.
- Generator Use: Prohibited.
Activities & Essentials
- Essentials to Bring: Swimmers, sunscreen, a hat, and binoculars for whale watching (in season).
- Pet Friendly: Yes, the park is pet-friendly. It is essential to confirm their specific policy when booking.
- Fishing: Excellent fishing from the nearby Urangan Pier and local beaches.
- Short Walks: The beautiful Hervey Bay Esplanade offers 14km of scenic walking and cycling paths just a short stroll away.
Local Amenities
Pubs & Restaurants
- Torquay Hotel: Approx. 1 km
- The Beach House Hotel: Approx. 1.5 km
- Hervey Bay Hotel (The Bay Central): Approx. 1 km
Local Attractions
- Hervey Bay Esplanade & Torquay Beach: Approx. 800 m
- Urangan Pier: Approx. 5 km
- Great Sandy Straits Marina (Whale Watch departures): Approx. 7 km
- Wetside Water Park: Approx. 2 km
- K’gari (Fraser Island) Ferry Terminal (River Heads): Approx. 19 km
Camping & Travel Resources
- Nearest Caravan Parks: Numerous other parks are located along the Hervey Bay Esplanade.
- Next Free Camps: Very limited near the city; some rest areas on the Bruce Highway.
- Nearest Dump Points: Onsite for guests. A public dump point is available at the Visitor Information Centre.
- Nearest Petrol Station: Several major service stations are located within 1-2 km.
- Drinking Water Resupply: Available onsite.
- Public Toilets: Onsite for guests.
Seasonal Weather Forecast: Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast)
- Summer (Dec-Feb): Warm to hot and humid, with a high chance of rain and thunderstorms. Averages range from 22°C to 30°C.
- Autumn (Mar-May): Beautiful, warm, and sunny days with lower humidity. A very pleasant time to visit. Temperatures average 18°C to 28°C.
- Winter (Jun-Aug): The peak tourist and whale watching season. Mild, dry, and sunny days with cool nights. Ideal conditions. Average temperatures from 11°C to 22°C.
- Spring (Sep-Nov): Warms up with lovely sunny conditions and pleasant sea breezes. The end of the whale season. Temperatures range from 16°C to 27°C.