Hervey Bay
Travel Guide
Visit Hervey Bay
Where to stay in Hervey Bay
Urangan
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Urangan. A stop by Hervey Bay Botanic Garden or Shelly Beach might round out your trip.
Torquay
Torquay is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Shelly Beach or Duggan Conservation Park.
Pialba
Pialba is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hervey Bay Golf and Country Club and Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere.
Scarness
Visitors highly recommend Scarness for its beaches, and you can make a stop by Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum while you're in town.
Urraween
Travelers like the spas in Urraween, and Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Point Vernon
Travelers like the restaurants in Point Vernon, and Gables Point Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Mantra Hervey Bay
All good
Reviewed on 9 January 2026
Nightcap at Kondari Resort
Great accomodation, easy parking and fantastic location
Reviewed on 8 January 2026
Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa
Great location. Good walks along coastline, 2min walk to good quality restaurants which cater from breakfast to supper. OR use the kitchenette within the room if on a budget. Warm swimming pools.
Reviewed on 14 January 2026
Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa
Great location. Good walks along coastline, 2min walk to good quality restaurants which cater from breakfast to supper. OR use the kitchenette within the room if on a budget. Warm swimming pools.
Reviewed on 14 January 2026
BreakFree Great Sandy Straits
Location great, beds super comfortable. Unit was exactly what a family of 4 requires.
Reviewed on 8 January 2026
Grand Mercure Allegra Hervey Bay
Beautiful pool and area and location. Staff helpful. Have returned to this location many times and would recommend. However, Some parts of the room need attention imo. Cieling fan would click... unusable at night. Dishwasher racks had broken wheels/ frames. Vacuum was clogged... replace or clean. ...
Reviewed on 10 January 2026
Popular places to visit
Esplanade
After visiting Esplanade, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hervey Bay. Amble around this relaxing area's marina, or seek out the local tours.
Urangan Pier
Urangan Pier is just one of the places to see in Hervey Bay, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Great Sandy Straits Marina
Explore the waterfront of Great Sandy Straits Marina and enjoy other activities such as boating in Hervey Bay. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its charming cafes.
Hervey Bay Botanic Garden
Explore the lovely green spaces of Hervey Bay Botanic Garden and enjoy the boating in Hervey Bay. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum during your trip to Hervey Bay. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre
You can do some window-shopping at Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre during your trip to Hervey Bay. Make some time to visit the spas while you're in the area.
- Esplanade
- Urangan Pier
- Great Sandy Straits Marina
- Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre
- Reefworld Aquarium
- Hervey Bay Botanic Garden
- Shelly Beach
- Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum
- Hervey Bay Golf and Country Club
- Urangan Central Shopping Centre
- Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere
- WetSide Water Education Park
- Fraser Coast Cultural Centre
- Point Vernon Beach
- Gables Point Beach
- Lake McKenzie
- Toogoom Beach
- Great Sandy National Park
- Eli Creek
- Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre
- Burrum Coast National Park
- River Heads Ferry Dock
- Central Station
- Seventy-Five Mile Beach
- Lake Wabby
- Great Sandy Strait
- Mary Poppins Statue
