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Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park

21 Denmans Camp Rd, Scarness, Scarness, 4655 Hervey Bay, Australia – Great location - show map

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Just a 5-minute walk from Hervey Bay Beach, this holiday park features a swimming pool with a hot tub and a game room with billiards. The shared kitchen includes a pizza oven. Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park is a 5-minute drive from the WetSide Waterpark and Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum. It is 3 miles from Hervey Bay Golf Club and 4 miles from Reef World Aquarium. Guests can enjoy free DVD rentals, a BBQ area and an internet kiosk. The tour desk books fishing charters, whale watching tours, and Fraser Island and Great Barrier Reef tours. All accommodations at Fraser Coast Tourist Park Scarness feature air conditioning and 4 hours of free Wi-Fi per stay. Studios include kitchenette facilities and an LCD TV. Cottages provide a full kitchen and a patio with outdoor furniture. The Hervey Bay Bowls Club is located next door and several other dining and nightlife options are within a 10-minute walk of the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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• Outdoor swimming pool
• Free parking
• Family rooms
• Non-smoking rooms

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

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Amenities of fraser coast top tourist park.

• Outdoor furniture
• BBQ facilities
• Street parking
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Laundry Additional charge
• CCTV in common areas
• Smoke-free property
• Open all year
• Beach chairs/Loungers
• Hot tub/Jacuzzi

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From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Accepted payment methods

Cash is not accepted Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

The fine print Must-know information for guests at this property

If you are booking for same day arrival or expect to arrive outside front desk hours, please inform Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park in advance, using the contact details found in the booking confirmation.

Free transportation is available between Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park and the Hervey Bay Bus Depot and Hervey Bay Airport, between 7 am and 5 pm. Please inform Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park in advance if you want to use this service, using the contact details found in the booking confirmation.

Please note guests receive one free 4-hour Wi-Fi voucher per room, or per person in the dormitory rooms.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park

Does fraser coast top tourist park have a hot tub for its guests.

Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park on this page.

Is Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park popular with families?

Yes, Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park is popular with guests booking family stays.

Does Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park have a pool?

Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

How far is Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park from the center of Hervey Bay?

Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park is 1 miles from the center of Hervey Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park?

Check-in at Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park?

• Swimming pool

How much does it cost to stay at Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park?

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The Best of Hervey Bay

Attractions.

• WetSide Water Education Park
• Roy Rufus Artificial Reef Dive Site
• Reefworld Aquarium

Golf Courses

• Hervey Bay Golf and Country Club
• Hervey Bay Transit Centre
• Fisherman's Wharf Marina
• Hervey Bay Marina
• The Boat Club Marina

Popular Areas

• Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum
• Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens

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Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park

21 Denmans Camp Rd, Scarness

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General Services

• Free Tour Booking Desk
• Free NBN Speed WiFi
• Book Exchange
• Free DVD Hire

Our Facilities Include:

Therapeutic heated mineral pool & spa.

Relax and enjoy a soak in our unique therapeutic mineral spa, heated to a barmy 36 degrees all year round.  Alternatively take a refreshing dip in our pool, also containing magnesium minerals.

Laundry Facilities

The on-site laundry, equipped with maytag coin operated washing machines and a dryer, provide the opportunity for you to catch up on that holiday washing!

Refurbished Clean Amenities

Our extremely clean amenities block has been recently refurbished and provides powerful showers and plenty of hot water. Guests continually give positive feedback on the excellent standard provided by our cleaning team, “bathroom, good, clean, hot water plentiful”, tripadvisor 5* review

Large Recreation Room

The large recreation room provides families and groups an area to meet and relax whatever the weather. Facilities include pool table, table tennis, arcade game, television lounge area and a large screen for showing films and televised sporting events. During peak season, June through to September, music and quiz nights are hosted.

BBQ & Great Camp Kitchen

The camp kitchen features BBQs, a Gas Hob and and a Pizza Oven. It is well equipped with pots and pans, utensils, crockery and cutlery. All you have to do after you have cooked up a sumptuous feast, is wash them up and replace them in their containers for other guests to enjoy!

Pop Ferdani’s Italian Cafe

Enjoy authentic Italian dishes like Piadina and Pasta at Pop Ferdani’s Italian cafe . Open for lunch and dinner, click here to find out when we’re open .

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• Excellent 80
• Very Good 27
• Terrible 21
• All languages ( 157 )
• English ( 138 )
• German ( 9 )
• French ( 4 )

" Do not stay here if you want something clean, tidy and smoke free "

" Don’t stay at this park "

" do not come "

" Stay in your own caravan/tent "

" Th cabin we had ( No 10 ) was on the corner - had a lot of traffic noise. "

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• Excellent 80
• Very Good 27
• Terrible 21
• All languages ( 157 )
• English ( 138 )
• German ( 9 )
• French ( 4 )

" Do not stay here if you want something clean, tidy and smoke free "

" Don’t stay at this park "

" do not come "

" Stay in your own caravan/tent "

" Th cabin we had ( No 10 ) was on the corner - had a lot of traffic noise. "

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Popular amenities

• Pool Pool Pool
• Pet friendly Pet friendly Pet friendly
• Parking included Parking included Parking included
• Outdoor Space Outdoor Space Outdoor Space
• Free WiFi Free WiFi Free WiFi
• Laundry Laundry Laundry

Check out the area

• Popular Location Esplanade 15 min walk
• Popular Location Urangan Pier 6 min drive
• Popular Location Great Sandy Straits Marina 7 min drive
• Airport Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB) 8 min drive

Room options

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• 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Superior Cabin

• 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Cabin

• 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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• 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood, what's nearby.

• Esplanade - 15 min walk
• Hervey Bay Botanic Garden - 4 min drive
• Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre - 4 min drive
• Urangan Pier - 6 min drive
• Great Sandy Straits Marina - 7 min drive

Getting around

• Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

• Beach House Hotel - 14 min walk
• Crafty Cargo - 14 min walk
• The Great Australian Ice Creamery - 8 min walk
• Maddigan's Seafood - 8 min walk
• Mr Seafood - 11 min walk

About this property

Entire place.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

• Beach nearby
• Outdoor pool
• Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
• Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

• Free self parking on site
• Limited onsite parking
• A coffee shop/cafe
• Bedsheets provided
• Towels provided

Entertainment

Outdoor areas.

• Barbecue grill
• Laundry facilities

Work spaces

• Computer station
• Pet friendly
• Fee: AUD 30 per pet per stay
• Service animals exempt from fees
• Pets allowed in specific rooms

Suitability/Accessibility

• If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
• Stair-free path to entrance
• Upper floors accessible by stairs only
• Well-lit path to entrance
• Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

• Grocery/convenience store
• Housekeeping (weekly)
• Limited-hour front desk
• Luggage storage
• Tour and ticket assistance

Things to do

• Arcade/game room on site
• Bicycle rentals on site
• Billiards/pool table on site
• Ecotours on site
• Personal motorized watercraft on site
• Segway rentals/tours on site
• Table tennis on site
• Golfing nearby
• Hiking/biking trails nearby
• Kayaking nearby
• Parasailing nearby
• Sailing nearby
• Scuba diving nearby
• Skydiving nearby
• Snorkeling nearby
• Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
• Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

• Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
• Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
• First aid kit
• Security system
• Fire extinguisher
• Bicycle rentals

Special check-in instructions

Access methods, children and extra beds, important information, optional extras.

• Pet fee: AUD 30 per pet, per stay
• Service animals are exempt from fees
• Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of AUD 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Self parking is free at this property.

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

Check-out is at 10 AM.

This family-friendly Hervey Bay cabin is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Esplanade, Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum, and Duggan Conservation Park. WetSide Water Education Park and Shelly Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park

21 Denmans Camp Rd, Scarness, Hervey Bay, 4655, Australia

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Superior Cabin

Room amenities, details, and policies

This cottage features modern furnishings, an LCD TV with a DVD player, a sofa bed and a fully equipped kitchen.

Bed linen is provided for the queen bed and single ensemble bed. Linen hire is available for the other beds.

Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 5 (see Hotel Policies).

• Hot Tub or Spa
• Swimming Pool - Outdoor
• Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
• Social distancing measures are in place
• Non-Smoking Facility

Private Queen Room

This room has bed linen provided and has access to shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. Mobile air-conditioning is available for an additional charge of $10 per night.

Please note that there is no capacity for additional guests.

Deluxe Cabin

This cottage features an LCD TV with a DVD player, a sofa bed and a fully equipped kitchen.

Please note, that bed linen is included for the queen-size bed only. Linen hire is available on request

Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 6 (see Hotel Policies).

This studio features an LCD TV with a DVD player and a kitchenette with an electric frying pan.

Please note, that bed linen is provided for the main bed only.

Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 4 (see Hotel Policies).

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About Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park

Just a 5-minute walk from Hervey Bay Beach, this holiday park features a swimming pool with a hot tub and a game room with billiards. The shared kitchen includes a pizza oven. Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park is a 5-minute drive from the WetSide Waterpark and Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum. It is 3 miles from Hervey Bay Golf Club and 4 miles from Reef World Aquarium. Guests can enjoy free DVD rentals, a BBQ area and an internet kiosk. The tour desk books fishing charters, whale watching tours, and Fraser Island and Great Barrier Reef tours. All accommodations at Fraser Coast Tourist Park Scarness feature air conditioning and 4 hours of free Wi-Fi per stay. Studios include kitchenette facilities and an LCD TV. Cottages provide a full kitchen and a patio with outdoor furniture. The Hervey Bay Bowls Club is located next door and several other dining and nightlife options are within a 10-minute walk of the property.

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The property is located at 21 Denmans Camp Rd, Scarness in Hervey Bay.

Prices vary based on dates and availability. Select the dates of your stay above to find the best price on all available rooms.

Yes, this hotel has an outdoor swimming pool for guests to enjoy, along with other amenities. Please see the hotel description above for more information.

No, this hotel does not have an on-site restaurant. Check out the hotel description and the location map to explore local dining options as well.

Breakfast may be available at Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park, and may come free with your room, depending on your selection. Please check for dates and room availability above to see what's included with your stay.

Guests at Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park can enjoy amenities such as a outdoor swimming pool, hot tub and game room during their stay. Check out the hotel description to learn more about the amenities available during your stay.

Families can enjoy kid-friendly amenities such as a outdoor swimming pool and game room during their stay. Check out the hotel description above to learn more about the family-friendly amenities available during your stay.

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Fraser Coast Tourism at its Best

With stunning beaches, pristine waterways, and lush rainforests, the fraser coast is a paradise for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts., get ready to fall in love with this dream destination.

If you’re looking to visit the exquisite Fraser Coast region, here are a few of the top activities and sights not to be missed:

Visit Fraser Island

You can’t visit this coast without experiencing the world’s largest island. With its endless sand dunes, crystal clear waters, lush rainforests, rock pools and wildlife, K’Gari (Fraser Island) truly lives up to its name, which means ‘paradise’.

A definite bucket list attraction, you can explore the island yourself on foot or by 4WD, but we’d recommend taking a guided tour to ensure you don’t miss a thing.

Walk the Urangan Pier

The Urangan Pier in Hervey Bay is a historic landmark, and a magnificent one at that! The pier is over 1km long and offers gorgeous views of the bay and its surrounding area. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the pier, taking in the surrounding turquoise waters, white sandy beach and the marine life passing by.

Whale Watching

One of the most prime locations for whale watching, if you are visiting any time from the end of June to November you are sure to experience some up-close humpback whale action. It is highly recommended to book a whale watching tour and head out to see these magnificent creatures mere meters away as they migrate along the coastline.

Stay a while at Tasman Holiday Parks – Fraser Coast to ensure you don’t miss any of the attractions this beautiful region has on offer!

Visit the Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary

For all animal lovers this is a sure must-visit. This wildlife sanctuary is home to a wide variety of native animals including kangaroos, wallabies, dingoes, emus, and many other species. Take the opportunity to get up close and even hand-feed some of the animals.

Take a Scenic Flight

What better way to take in all a destination has to offer than through a scenic flight. Hop in a helicopter or small plane and gain a whole different perspective as you take to the sky to view this region’s natural beauty with its stunning coastline and lush forests. Keep a keen eye out for marine life in the waters below!

Visit Hervey Bay

Hervey Bay is a popular tourist destination, and it’s clear to see why with its beautiful beaches, scenic esplanade, and charming town center. Get your togs on and go swim, surf, or sunbathe on the beach, go fishing or boating in the bay, or wander through the town center to find some hidden gems in the local shops and restaurants.

Want to stay a bit longer in Hervey Bay? Visit one of our Hervey Bay holiday parks and explore the area at your leisure.

Where To Stay in Fraser Coast

Whether it’s a camping site, caravan park or a roof over your head that you’re after, our Fraser Coast holiday park provides it all! Gone are the days where you need to pack everything bar the kitchen sink, you’ll find everything you need at our fully planned holiday park.

Tasman Holiday Parks – Torquay Palms is the perfect base for exploring the region. Our boutique park is in a prime location just 300 metres from stunning Torquay Beach and Charlton Esplanade.

If you’re wanting to bring your puppy pooch along as well, our Hervey Bay caravan park is the perfect spot. With a range of lovely grassed sites, sites with slabs for caravan and annexes, single slab sites and drive through sites available, you can choose the best site for your stay.

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French tourist Tea Baudu attacked by dingo at K'gari says animals should not have to change their behaviour

Australia has a reputation for having some of the most dangerous animals in the world, something Tea Baudu was acutely aware of when she arrived Down Under for the trip of a lifetime.

But the French tourist wasn't anticipating making headlines for a snappy encounter with the iconic Australian wild dingo while sunbathing on the heritage listed Queensland island of K'gari last year.

"It was just another one of those animals in Australia that you cannot touch … and you have a lot of them," Ms Baudu told the ABC.

Ms Baudu was left relatively unscathed by the dingo attack, but it wasn't her first run-in with Australia's potentially deadly wildlife during her travels down the Queensland coast.

"When I first got to Australia, I got stung by a jellyfish in the sea," she said.

"I'm not going to be mad at all the jellyfish in the sea because I got stung by one — it's the same with the dingoes … I'm on their island."

As far as Ms Baudu is concerned, it's all part of the risk and reward of experiencing the wonders Australia has to offer.

"I love that animals are around you, I love that part of Australia," Ms Baudu said.

"I don't have a bad image of the dingoes because of that.

"It's not their fault and I would 100 per cent go again."

First reaction was to flee

Now safely ensconced in her home in France, with not a dangerous animal in sight, Ms Baudu still dreams of her backpacking adventure on the other side of the world.

It's a rite of passage for many carefree 20-somethings like her.

Ms Baudu shrugs off the moment she unwittingly became a lightning rod for dingo safety last June .

"It was the day before we were leaving [K'gari] … we had an amazing day. We had been to Champagne Pools and Eli Creek," she recalled.

Resting on the sand after lunch, Ms Baudu admits she wasn't on her guard when she closed her eyes surrounded by a big group of tourists at Eurong Beach, on the eastern side of the island.

"I felt something on my bum and I started to hear the people around gasping, so I could feel something was happening," she said.

"When I opened my eyes, I saw three dingoes behind me, and my first reaction was obviously to try to leave."

For the natural-born predators, this attempt to flee was their cue to pounce.

"When I did that, the dingo just nipped me," Ms Baudu said.

"It was just a little nip, I had a small mark, like three teeth marks."

Ms Baudu was treated on the island as a precaution, but she said no bites or stings would keep her from exploring K'gari's natural beauty.

"[The dingoes] should not have to change their behaviour because I'm there — I should change my behaviour because [the dingoes] are there."

Attacks on the rise

There have been 12 high-risk interactions between dingoes and tourists on K'gari so far in 2024, according to Queensland's Department of Environment, Science and Innovation.

That's more than double the five reported attacks for the same time last year.

"That could be because of increased visitor numbers in families, or it could be an increase in some of the high-risk behaviour that we might be experiencing with the dingoes at this time," said head ranger Dr Linda Behrendorff.

"[The dingoes] will be triggered by any sort of running or movement," she said.

"Like when they're hunting swamp wallabies … if that prey runs, they will chase it."

In 2023, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Rangers found 60 per cent of visitors caught up in high-risk interactions such as chasing, nipping or full-blown attacks were children under the age of 17.

Indigenous ranger Tessa Waia said parents must always watch children closely as dingoes, otherwise known as Wongari, often lurked within the scrub or behind a sand dune without being seen.

"It is important for the children to stay close. I know people are on holiday so they're in holiday mode," she said.

"But keep in mind, this place is the Wongari's country."

'Like wolves or lions'

With up to 200 dingoes roaming the island, Ms Waia said treating them as wild and dangerous was a matter of respect.

"It's quite important that people understand there is a big difference from your domestic dog to these fellas in the wild … they're like wolves or lions," she said.

"You wouldn't jump out of the car if the lion was over there and try to get a picture with them because they look cute and cuddly."

Hundreds of thousands of people flock to K'gari every year, and as one of the unlucky ones, Ms Baudu warned visitors to do their homework first, including reading the safety messages and carrying a stick.

"I wouldn't run around the dingo, or [do something] that would make it think I am a prey," she said.

"It's really important to tell people they're not domestic animals.

"You need to behave how you'd like a person who comes to your house to behave – it just makes sense."

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Scarness Caravan Park

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Park Information

Enjoy staying in the hub of the esplanade and enjoy the facilities of our newest development.

Calm pristine waters front the park with sandy beaches ideal for the kids to play on with safe swimming all year round. Sea-lovers delight in such easy access to every possible aquatic pursuit, from sailing to water skiing, swimming to snorkelling, or simply sitting and watching the waves. Stroll across the street and you'll have your pick of shops, hotels, cafes and restaurants.

Council has embarked on the planned refurbishment program for all four of its parks, with the first and second stages of the Scarness caravan park upgrade now complete and the final stage in progress. Boasting new internal roadways, uniformed and larger van sites, new underground power, water and sewerage systems, along with the construction of a new unisex amenities facility, laundry, camp kitchen, BBQ area and manager’s office and residence.

Online bookings for holiday stays for the next 12 months are now open!

Accommodation Options

Catering for all camping options our powered beachfront sites are as close to the beach as you can get on the Hervey Bay foreshore!

Sites (excluding CV3 and 4*) offer a concrete pad for your annex and the soothing sounds of the ocean in the background, book now to enjoy the perfect beachside camping experience.

*CV3 and CV4 are grassed sites and do not include a concrete annexe pad.

Non-Beachfront

Grassy powered sites with concrete pads* that cater for all camping options and provide easy access to the beautiful Hervey Bay beaches.

Book now and get ready to throw in a line, enjoy the local water sports or wander the beach and admire the picturesque sun sets, life doesn’t get any better than this!

*Sites CV53, 55, 56, 59, 61 and CB05 are grassed sites and do not include a concrete annexe pad.

Grassy powered camping sites with easy access to the beach, just waiting for you to pitch your tent, put your feet up and relax!

Enjoy the local produce and seafood the Fraser Coast has to offer, while you take advantage of the camp kitchen and free BBQ’s.

CS3 includes a concrete annexe pad.

Rates valid from 1 February 2024 to 31 January 2025

*Max. 6 persons and 1 vehicle per site.

Camp Kitchens

Laundy facilities, boat ramp nearby, picnic areas, shops nearby, tourist bookings / info, disabled facilities, no pets allowed.

(07) 4128 1274

Check In: 12:00PM Check Out: 10:00AM

Hours of Reception

7:30AM until 5:30PM Daily

(07) 4128 1399

(07) 4125 1578

Burrum Heads

(07) 4129 5138

42 Burrum Street,

Contact Fraser Coast Council via phone or email.

• 1300 79 49 29
• [email protected]

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Council staff pay negotiations and industrial action.

An Enterprise Bargaining Agreement is an agreement between the Council, unions and Council staff setting out pay and employment conditions over a period of time.

Council management has been negotiating with the seven unions representing Council staff since November last year on a new Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.

Council is required by law to negotiate with the unions despite the agreement impacting all Council staff – both union members and non-members.

To date, no resolution has been reached and the expiry of the previous three-year agreement on 15 March this year means union members now have the opportunity to take protected industrial action.

What has Council management offered?

Council has offered a 14 per cent pay rise over three years and improved conditions to help ease the cost-of-living pressures on employees.

The lowest increase staff would receive would be $75 a week in the first year, $55 a week in the second year, and $55 a week in the third year.

The daily on-call allowance would be increased from $50 to $70, and parental leave for the primary carer would be increased from four weeks to 12 weeks, among a range of other improved conditions.

Council management believes this offer provides fair and reasonable pay and conditions for staff while balancing the need to deliver affordable services to the community.

What do unions want?

The seven unions representing Council staff have rejected Council management’s offer, but do not have a combined position on what they want.

One union initially sought a 30 per cent pay rise over three years and another wants a $100 a week increase on top of the percentage increases offered by Council management.

Another union wants a $1 an-hour increase plus 15 per cent over three years.

The unions also rejected a request to put Council’s offer to a vote of all staff—both union members and non-members.

What industrial action could occur and what will this mean for Council services?

Unions have given notice that protected industrial action, such as strikes and work bans, could last anywhere from an hour to indefinitely.

Council’s Hervey Bay and Maryborough waste facilities were closed from 1pm on Friday 19 April 2024 due to industrial action, reopening the following morning.

While Council is doing everything it can to minimise the impact on the community, there will likely be more impacts on community services in the coming weeks if further industrial action occurs.

The community may get little or no notice of what and how services will be affected due to the unpredictable and rolling nature of the industrial action proposed by the various unions.

What is the next step?

Council management respects the right of workers to take protected industrial action, and has continued to attempt to negotiate in good faith with the unions.

As no agreement has been reached, Council management is seeking the assistance of the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission to help create a new certified agreement.

Council management is eager for this issue to be resolved as soon as possible for the benefit of Council staff and the community.