Discovery Parks – Fraser Street – Your Hervey Bay Hub for Family Fun

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Hervey Bay’s popular Torquay suburb, Discovery Parks – Fraser Street is a purpose-built paradise for families and holidaymakers. This park is a hub of fun and activity, offering a resort-style experience that makes it a destination in its own right. As soon as you arrive, the lush tropical gardens and the sounds of happy families set the scene for a memorable coastal getaway. The park is designed with entertainment in mind, featuring a fantastic swimming pool and a dedicated splash zone that provides a safe and exciting water-play area for younger children. Add in a bouncing pillow and a playground, and the kids are guaranteed to be entertained for hours.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.

Discovery Parks – Fraser Street – QLD Location Map

Discovery Parks – Fraser Street, Hervey Bay

Address: 20 Fraser St, Torquay QLD 4655
Website: discoveryholidayparks.com.au
GPS Coordinates: -25.28762, 152.87249

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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.