Guide 2 – The  Central Coast 

The Central Coast area of Australia (Oz) has been a destination of travellers from all over for many years which is why we gave it a special page in our travel guide series about Oz.. It is an excellent travel destination for car, hire campervan, motorhome, and particularly 4wd rentals and makes a great route to travel either from Sydney up to Cairns or the other way. This travel guide will give you a little insight into this region.

Hervey Bay

Located about 3 hours north of the capital city of Queensland, Brisbane, Hervey Bay is situated on what is known as the Centreal Coast. A major travel destination Haervey Bay is probably consideredf to be the Whale watching centre of the East Coast between the whale season which runs between July and November each year. Hervey Bay is a very pretty place being located on the edge of the sourhern part of the Coral Sea. It offers great beaches, picnic grounds,  tranquil parklands and is an excellent destination with a hire campervan or motorhome.

Just off the coast from Hevey Bay is the largest sand island in Oz, Fraser Island.

Fraser Island

Fraser Island claim to fame is it is the largest sand island in Oz, and possibly the world. It offers a great range of activities for the visitor and is the home to fabulous beach fishing. 4wd vehicles are the only transport form on Fraser Island and it is a popular destination for our 4wd camping hire vehicles. Some of the activities available on Fraser Island include:-

• bushwalking
• fishing,
• swimming (in the lakes as the sea is too dangerous) and
• exploring the island by 4WD.

There are various 4WD tours which you can join, or if you'd prefer to travel independently then you can hire a 4WD (Campersoz has 4wd Patrols and the Hummer rental vehicles available - see our Campers OZ  page for a list of vehicles.)

Gympie

Located along the main highway in this region is the town of Gympie with its historic gold mining history and a great museum - the Gympie Historical Mining museum. Gympie also holds an annual country music festival which is held each year in August and is attended by many of Australia's most well know country music artists along with visiting international guests. Called the Country Music Muster it is a geat travel destination if you're a music lover. Another interesting and fun festival in Gympie is the Gold Muster held in October each year.

The Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast starts just north of  Brisbane, Queensland's capital city, and continues north along the coast to Cooloola National Park. There are some great places to visit along this section of coastline, and some splendid National Parks which you can enjoy. A couple of popular attractions include Australia Zoo, which is home of the famous Irwin Family - it was Steve Irwin who met a tragic death near Port Douglas last year - as well as plenty of animals, and Underwater World, which hosts a wide range of underwater creatures. The Sunshine coast is an ideal region to explore by campervan or motorhome, as you can just take your time to see all the sights.

Surfing is a great pastime here and there are many miles of beaches to see and try your skill at this great Australian sport.

Brisbane

Is a cosmopolitan and lively city that is home to many different types of scenery, including skyscrapers, parkland and even an artificial beach. The city is also the gateway to some great travel attractions as well as both the Gold (south) and Sunshine(north) Coasts .

The Gold Coast

The Gold Coast is the small coastal area between Brisbane and the New South Wales border. The Gold Coast has some fabulous beaches for just swimming and sun baking. Water sports abound in this water playground and a visit to Dreamworld is a must for any one who loves dolphins and other fun water critters.

Surfers Paradise is a great shopping mecca and also sports a number of well known theme parks, as well as a wide range of adventure activities including bungee jumping, para-sailing, and water skiing. Take your time and stroll around and you will find many opportunities here for entertainment and things to do and see. Get a local travel guide or map and you will be on your way. 

ByronBay

If you are looking for a great surfing spot along the east coast or just a pleasant beach to sit down and relax then Byron Bay could be the place for you. Byron Bays town attracts many visitors to the area, so be prepared for congestion especially in the summer months. But it is definitely worth visiting Byron. Formerly home of the "legendary" Crocodile Dundee - well Paul Hogan the actor, a great place to unwind, slow down and relax. Great nightlife for the young and older

Coffs Harbour

Coffs Harbour offers practically any activity that you are looking for, both in the water, air and on dry land. The setting is attractive and the beaches are also good. The main beach is Park Beach, just north of the town, which starts off a row of decent beaches all along the coast. Jetty Beach is the closest to the town and is good for both swimming and surfing.

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