We are gearing up for another fantastic month of celebrations in honour of the
Humpback Whale. Our key events are set and available to start planning. We will be adding to the line up of festivities regularly over the next few months so stay tuned.
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Hervey Bay, Queensland is the 'Home of the Humpback' and the Humpback Whale watching capital of the world. Its pristine waters play host to this majestic mammal annually and to celebrate, the Bay comes alive for the month of August. Hosting events incorporating live music, workshops, an illumination parade, lectures, aquatic events, arts, sculpture, carnival rides and fireworks, it’s 40 tonne of fun.
2013 Event Programme *
Saturday 13 July Paddle Out for Whales
Enzo's on the Beach, Charlton Esplanade, Torquay - Time TBA
Friday 2 Aug Creating Waves Lecture Series
University of Southern Queensland, Old Maryborough Rd, Pialba - 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Saturday 3 Aug Blessing of the Fleet
Urangan Harbour, Buccaneer Drive, Urangan - Time TBA
Sunday 4 Aug Sunday in the Park, Pier St, Pier Park, Urangan - 10.00am – 3.00pm
Monday 5 Aug Pilotage Course, Volunteer Marine Rescue, Buccaneer Drv, Urangan - From 10.00am
Friday 9 Aug to Combined Christian Churches Floral Art Display, Salvation Army Citadel,
Sunday 11 Aug Robertson St, Urangan - 9.00am - 5.00pm daily / Sunday 12.00pm - 4.00pm.
Saturday 10 Aug Ocean of Fun, Ernie Organ Park,Charlton Esplanade, Torquay - 12.00noon to 4.00pm
Saturday 17 Aug Illumination, incorporating the annual Illumination Parade,
Scarness Park, Charlton Esplanade, Scarness - 4.00pm to 8.00pm
Monday 20 Aug Pilotage Course, Volunteer Marine Rescue, Buccaneer Drv, Urangan - From 10.00am
Saturday 24 Aug Whale Aid Concert, Seafront Oval, Charlton Esplanade, Pialba - 4.00pm to 8.00pm
Sunday 25 Aug Harvey’s Birthday at the Teddy Bears Picnic
Botanic Gardens, Elizabeth St, Urangan, 9.00am to 1.00pm
Saturday 31 Aug Migaloo Starlight Swing, Pier Park, Pier Street, Urangan - 6.00pm to 9.00pm
* Please note all events are subject to change.





