Fraser Coast tourism perfectly positioned

The Fraser Coast tourism industry has a good story to tell, despite the hardships brough on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The iconic Urangan Pier is one of the must-see attractions for any visitor to the Fraser Coast. PHOTO: Shaun Ryan.

Teams tasked with marketing the region, which includes the World Heritage listed Fraser Island (K’gari), believe it is perfectly positioned to maximise on its offering.

NOW READ: Top Ten Instagram photos from the Fraser Coast

Chairman of Fraser Coast Tourism and Events Greig Bolderrow spoke to the Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce recently about the industry’s performance and how it is faring as communities prepare to emerge from lockdown conditions.

I covered the event and wrote an article for the Fraser Coast Beacon magazine.

Mr Bolderrow said the region’s accessibility to Brisbane and other ‘drive markets’ as well as its diverse product offering – including whale watching tours, pristine parks, safe beaches, fishing and diving, among other things – were keeping the industry afloat in an otherwise tumultuous 2020.

He said recent Tourism Queensland data said 43 per cent of Queensland tourists would opt for self-drive holidays in the wake of COVID-19.

Not a bad thing for the Fraser Coast when you consider its proximity to the state’s biggest city and most densely populated communities.

LOOK: My top five photos from the Fraser Coast

You can read the ‘Accessibility and diversity helping keep Fraser Coast tourism afloat’ in the October 2020 edition of the Fraser Coast Beacon.

It looks like this.

View this post on Instagram

Really enjoying the cover of the latest @fcbeacon magazine. I’ve always read newspapers from the back – there is always place for a great sports action shot! I contributed another two articles to Issue 12 (October 2020). The first covered the Fraser Coast’s tourism industry and how it’s performed despite #covid_19 and the second was a road safety feature. . . . #shaunryanmedia #herveybay #frasercoast #sportsphotography #afl #magazinecover #supportsmallbusiness #freelancejournalist #printmedia @codyjfox @visitfrasercoast

A post shared by Shaun Ryan Media (@shaunryanmedia) on Oct 4, 2020 at 4:13am PDT

ALSO READ: Missioning on the Fraser Coast

If you live outside the distribution area but would like to read why you should be planning your next holiday to include the Fraser Coast, click here to read the online edition.

If you want to make your coast holiday even more memorable, these products below could come in handy:

Cameras and digital:

Sandisk Ultra 128GB Micro SDXC UHS-I Card with Adapter -  100MB/s U1 A1 – SDSQUAR-128G-GN6MA, Black

Nikon D3500 KIT + AF-P 18-55 VR + AF-P 70-300 VR Twin Lens Kit, Black

Canon EOS 4000D / T100 Digital Camera with EF-S 18-55MM F/3.5-5.6 III Lens + Basic Accessories Bundle

Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Digital Camera (Black) + Deal-Expo Accessories Bundle.

Sun safe:

HUGE SPORTS Men’s Splice Compression Short Sleeve Rash Guard Surf Wetsuit Swim Shirt UV Sun Protection UPF 50+(Banana Leaf,M)

TSLA Women’s UPF 50+ One Piece Long Sleeve Swimsuit, UV Sun Protection Bathing Suits, Half-Zip Front Surfing Rash Guard FSO11-BMS X-Small

Home Prefer Kids UPF50+ Safari Sun Hat Breathable Bucket Hat Summer Play Hat (8-12 Years, Ocean Navy Blue)

Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

By Shaun Ryan