EPISODE · Aug 20, 2026 · 9 MIN
Hervey Bay Arrival, Whales, and the Road North
from Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton · host Jack Thornton
Jack drives north from the Sunshine Coast to Hervey Bay, the world's first Whale Heritage Site, arriving at the peak of humpback season. He explores the esplanade, checks out the Whale Festival, and plans his next leg toward the reef, with practical notes on costs and local life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Hervey Bay, Australia. Places in this episode: Pialba, Torquay, Urangan Pier, Great Sandy Straits Marina, Spotted Goat Kitchen, Point Vernon, K'gari, River Heads. Covered: Arrival in Hervey Bay, Whale watching season, Local districts and cost of living, Planning K'gari day trip, Local food and coffee, Road trip north to Cairns. Chapters:00:00 Hervey Bay00:52 Torquay02:03 K'gari07:38 Hotel room, quiet A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HerveyBay #WhaleHeritageSite #HumpbackWhales #WhaleFestival #QueenslandTravel #AustraliaTravel #UranganPier #FraserCoast #DriveNorth #CoastalDrive #WinterInQueensland #HerveyBayEsplanade #K'gari #FraserIsland #TravelAustralia #WhaleWatching https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/
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