embark - Queensland Rail

The whale viewing season runsapproximately June to Novemberand there are a great range oftours available. For weekend breaksand more package informationcontact a Queensland Rail TravelCentre, call 1800 627 655 or visitqueenslandrailtravel.com.auYou can’t help but feel privileged tobe able to share some time with thesegentle giants of the sea – like you’vegot an exclusive backstage pass to theirworld stage. It’s true that whales arespotted all along the Australian eastcoast, but it’s here in Hervey Bay wherethey take time out to relax and play, andteach their new calves the moves.From July to November, the bay isdefinitely the place to be to witnessthousands of beautiful humpback whalesas they make their 10,000km migrationand put on a show not to be missed.Hervey Bay may run at a more relaxedpace, but it’s got all the elements youneed for a perfect seaside getaway –gorgeous sunny days, a walkway thatmeanders its way along the kilometersof coastline, just calling for you totake a walk with friends or hire a nattyfour-seater bike to cruise along in, andperhaps more surprisingly, incrediblefood.Eight-month-old hotspot, CoastRestaurant and Bar, is most certainlythe place to be if you’re looking for thebest meal of your life. Positioned on theesplanade, Coast fuses views across thecalm waters of the bay with a relaxedfront deck, slick bar and intimate diningroom.Designed to share between two tofour people, the slow roasted lambshoulder with relish is to die for andtheir cocktail list has me wishing I wasa local so I could slowly work my wayright through it.Perhaps my friend isn’t so silly to considera swift career change after all.For more information go towww.queensland.com/whalesembark15