Pile Valley, Central Station, Lake McKenzie and surrounding rainforest were untouched by the fires. The Pinnacles, Eli Creek, Maheno Shipwreck, Indian Head, Champagne Pools, and Lake Wabby, located along the eastern coastline, were also unaffected. Queensland Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon has visited Fraser Island as recovery work led by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service gets underway. The drive-market destination is a favourite choice for Fraser Coast locals and intrastate travellers. Our team could not wait to welcome guests in time for Christmas, and for those that cannot travel just now, we look forward to seeing even more visitors in the new year.
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Subscriber only THE Fraser Coast community has lost some amazing people this year, from a whale watching pioneer to Maryborough s first Proud Mary. Here we take a look back on the lives of the community icons we have farewelled in 2020.
Legend of Hervey Bay whale watching dies The tributes to whale watching pioneer Brian Perry flowed in July after the much-loved 72-year-old died after battling illness. Alongside his wife Jill, Brian built the industry from the ground up after the former fishing charter operator and his wife saw a potential tourism opportunity in visiting humpback whales and seized it.