Hervey Bay

PEACE AND TRANQUILITY

A sought after coastal city to live in, and a good place to find the downsizing real estate you’re looking for. Hervey Bay offers the tranquility of a small location and the great advantages of a city, including access to the first fully-integrated digital regional hospital in Australia.

Imagine enjoying your over 60s living in the Whale Watch Capital of the World! You could enjoy your retirement doing activities like whale watching, fishing and swimming in Hervey Bay’s shallow, stinger-free ocean waters. You’d also have the magnificent Fraser Island on your doorstep. There are plenty of other reasons why Hervey Bay is an attractive alternative for downsizers. It has lively cafes, restaurants, cinemas and clubs.

There’s plenty of affordable housing, a pleasant subtropical climate and easy access to quality healthcare facilities at the renowned St Stephen’s Hospital.

Find out more about retired life in Hervey Bay here .

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