in hervey(pronounced:"harvey")bay the tourist is the holy grail-maybe its because the town/city of 50,000 is totally uninteresting unless you use it as a departure point for fraser island(worlds largest sand island) or close encounters with whales during the months of august thru october.overnight accomodation thus becomes critical and the modern apartments provided by boat harbour resort are well situated to fill your requirements at an economical price.i was able to purchase a full kitchen double bedded plus single with frig and air conditioning through wotif early november for A$86 a night.the swimming pool was clean and enjoyable and the location opposite the great sandy straits was only 400 meters from the wharf for fraser island and the boat slots club which ran a free pick up and drop back mini bus service which proved very handy for those evening meals i did not cook..managment were always helpfull ,especially arranging tours-the kingfisher bay fraser tour picks you up at 6.15 am-drops you back at 6pm HIGHLY RECOMMENDED,and if you eat at rsl slots club they also pick you up and you can do limited shopping at coles supermarket before they bring you back.feel like a half day fishing trip for A$55? managment will arrange that and they have a barbecue near their swimming pool.airport transfers are A$5 and a limo to take you(one way) anywhere in hervey bay is a paltryA$9...