EPISODE · Aug 29, 2026 · 9 MIN
Whale Festival Wanderings and the Road Ahead
from Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton · host Jack Thornton
Jack spends his final full day in Hervey Bay at the Whale Festival, soaking in the town's winter community spirit, grabbing fish and chips, and revisiting the esplanade before preparing for the long drive north to Cairns. ☕ 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 29 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Hervey Bay, Australia. Places in this episode: Bayaroma Cafe, The Dock Hervey Bay, Urangan Pier, Hervey Bay Esplanade, Scarness Beach, Seafront Oval, Great Sandy Straits Marina, Pialba. Covered: Whale Festival Parade of Lights, Hervey Bay marina and pier, Cost of living and eating out, Local community and nightlife, Road trip preparation and logistics. Chapters:00:00 Bayaroma Cafe01:14 Urangan Pier03:09 Pialba04:44 Seafront Oval07:00 Night08:15 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HerveyBay #WhaleFestival #Queensland #AustraliaTravel #WhaleHeritageSite #FraserCoast #UranganPier #RoadTripAustralia #BruceHighway #WinterInQueensland #ParadeOfLights #K'gari #FraserIsland #HerveyBayEsplanade #TravelAustralia #HumpbackWhales #SeeAustralia #QueenslandRoadTrip https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/
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