Whale Festival starts on Outrigger's doorstep 

In conjunction with the annual Whale Festival, Outrigger Hervey Bay will be celebrating the return of the humpback whales and their calves to the region's waters from July 20 to October 31 with its new ‘Whale of a Time' holiday package.  

Celebrities Dr Harry and Normie Rowe will be taking part in festivities throughout the week.  

Some of the activities taking place during the Whale Festival include:

• Food, Wine and Jazz Fiesta
• Teddy Bears Picnic
• Youth Big Day Out
• Ranger Lacey's Pet Walk
• Illuminated Street Parade
• Hot August Night Fire Event
• Hervey Bay Festival of Arts and Crafts
• Let's Go Fishing Boating and Leisure Show.

The 166-suite Outrigger Hervey Bay features a heated lagoon-pool, exercise room, sauna, barbecue area and marina views. 

A waterfront boardwalk links the resort to an assortment of retail and dining options, including Serendipity Day Spa that offers a range of luxurious treatments for guests in need of relaxation and pampering. 

Outrigger also offers a bike hire service for guests to explore the 14 kilometres of paved bikeways that wind along the beautiful waterfront Esplanade taking in the natural scenery and beachfront shops and restaurants.

Parents will be glad to know that children are well looked after at Outrigger with a toddler wading pool, cot hire service and cable television. Kitchens, dishwashers, washing machines and dryers are also available in most rooms. 

Upgrade to a one-bedroom, self-contained marina view suite for an additional $30* per person or share the magic with the entire family for just $506* (based on two adults and two children, including one night in a two-bedroom marina view suite).  

Outrigger Hervey Bay is located on Buccaneer Drive at Urangan. For bookings or enquiries call 1800 044 422 or email the resort direct on herveybay@outrigger.com.au. 

For a full Whale Festival program with further details and times visit www.herveybaywhalefestival.com.au