High above Hervey Bay a tropical storm rolls in as a lone yacht rushes back to port. Hervey Bay is a natural bay between the mainland and World Heritage-listed Fraser Island. Renowned for its visiting humpback whales, and the close and intimate Whale Watching experiences that the local fleet can offer, Hervey Bay is a popular playground for tourists all year round because of its mild climate and typically golden beaches that stretch for 14 kilometers along the Bay’s foreshore.