EPISODE · Aug 24, 2026 · 8 MIN
Whales, Rain, and the Urangan Pier
from Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton · host Jack Thornton
Jack spends a drizzly day in Hervey Bay, walking the Urangan Pier, visiting Reef World Aquarium, and preparing his ute for the drive north. He reflects on the town's cost of living, the upcoming Whale Festival finale, and the practicalities of life in a coastal town. ☕ 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 24 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Hervey Bay, Australia. Places in this episode: Bayaroma Cafe, Urangan Pier, Great Sandy Straits Marina, The Dock Hervey Bay, Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery, Enzo's on the Beach. Covered: Hervey Bay rainy day activities, Ute maintenance, Cost of living, Whale Festival, Local arts and gardens, Transport and errands. Chapters:00:00 Bayaroma Cafe01:19 Urangan Pier02:58 The Dock Hervey Bay04:51 Hervey Bay Regional Gallery06:00 Night street06:49 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HerveyBay #WhaleFestival #UranganPier #GreatSandyStraits #ReefWorld #BotanicGardens #RegionalGallery #Queensland #Australia #TravelAustralia #WhaleWatching #HumpbackWhales #K'gari #FraserIsland #RoadTrip #RainyDay #CostOfLiving #HerveyBayFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/
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