Getting Here

By Car

Urangan, Hervey Bay is just under 300km from the Queensland state capital, Brisbane. With recent highway upgrades and plenty of rest-stop opportunities, it’s an easy drive. From the north, we are just 1.5 hours drive from Bundaberg and just under 400km from Rockhampton.

By Plane

Fraser Coast Airport is serviced by direct flights from Sydney and Brisbane with flights to and from other state capitals and major centres going via those cities. Please check directly with the airlines or your travel agent for current flight details.

The airport is just a 7 min drive from Sanctuary Lakes Fauna Retreat. Please let us know when booking if you would like us to arrange a shuttle transfer.

By Sea

If you are a tired seafarer sailing the Australian coast and you are looking for a comfortable bed on land for a night or two, you can always berth at Hervey Bay Marina and stay with us. Sanctuary Lakes Fauna Retreat is just 1.5km from the marina.

Bus & Train

Hervey Bay is serviced by the major bus companies which arrive at and depart from the Travel Centre at Stockland Hervey Bay. Train services arrive and depart in Maryborough with QRail buses taking passengers to and from Hervey Bay from Maryborough Station.

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The Rooms were all you need for a short Break from Normality, Lovely Break Away.The Grandchildren loved the Wildlife even though they got a scare when the Turtles popped up for the first time, but out came the camera and I now have vast number of Photos of Turtles and Birds.
Ali, via TripAdvisor
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