Sunday, July 15, 2012 4:17 PM

Harvey and the Humpbacks are massive rock stars, making appearances all along the east coast of Australia, but only in Hervey Bay are you guaranteed the most up-close-and-personal experience of your life. 
 
The calm, sheltered waters are where the touring mothers bring their newborn calves to explore and provides the most naturally stunning arena for their jaw-dropping performances; it's no wonder Hervey Bay is the ultimate venue hosting the biggest and longest running live show on their world tour. They’ve been performing to fans in the Bay for more than 20 years and the show just keeps getting better each season.
 
There’s no risk of sitting in the back bleachers –  front-row action is a given! Hervey Bay’s experienced whale watching operators know exactly where Harvey and the Humpbacks will be performing. Supported by an internationally renowned line-up, including the dolphins, the dugongs and the green turtles, Harvey's live show is a truly life-changing experience. Nearby, two of the world's most precious natural wonders - Fraser Island and Lady Elliott Island located on the Southern Great Barrier Reef, will complete a unique experience, leaving you in total awe of nature! Think untouched beaches, coral reefs so big they can be seen from space and an 800,000 year-old rainforest defying the laws of nature by growing out of the sands of Fraser Island. You’ll love exploring the Fraser Coast as much as Harvey does. 
 
Hervey Bay has all the right ingredients for an epic whale encounter, with thousands of humpbacks staying and playing between July and November. It’s no wonder it’s known as the whale watching capital of the world!

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