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Lieutenant James Cook (he was not yet a Captain) named Hervey Bay as he charted Australia's eastern coast in 1770. He named it Hervey's Bay, a name which has since been slightly shortened, after Lord Augustus Hervey who was not only Cook's "boss", but also an admiral of the Blue and the Earl of Bristol.
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What is the area of Hervey Bay?
The area of Hervey Bay is 2,356 square kilometers.
When was Youthcare Hervey Bay created?
Youthcare Hervey Bay was created in 1990.
When did Hervey Bay railway line end?
Hervey Bay railway line ended in 1993.
When was Hervey Bay railway line created?
Hervey Bay railway line was created in 1896.
What is the airport code for Hervey Bay Airport?
The airport code for Hervey Bay Airport is HVB.
What is the area of City of Hervey Bay?
The area of City of Hervey Bay is 2,356.3 square kilometers.
How many kilometres from Hervey Bay to Townsville?
From Hervey Bay to Townsville by road is a distance of 1,116 km.
How was Hervey Bay named?
Hervey Bay, on Queensland's Fraser Coast, was originally named Hervey's Bay by James Cook in 1770. Cook named it after Lord Augustus John Hervey, a sailor and the Earl of Bristol, who was essentially James Cook's boss.
How many road miles from Hervey Bay to Brisbane?
From Hervey Bay to Brisbane is a distance of 288 km or 178 miles.
How far from Hervey Bay to Tewantin?
It is 253 kilometres from Hervey Bay to Tewantin it takes about 2 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the distance from Rockhampton to Hervey Bay?
The distance from Rockhampton to Hervey Bay is 393km. The road trip takes around four and a half hours.
