Hervey Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Hervey Bay
Where to stay in Hervey Bay
Urangan
The pristine beaches and ample 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
Scarness is popular for its pristine beaches, and you might make a stop by Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum, a top place to visit in the area.
Urraween
Travellers like the spas in Urraween, and Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Point Vernon
Travellers 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 Jan 2026
Nightcap at Kondari Resort
Great accomodation, easy parking and fantastic location
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa
The rooms need USB power points
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa
The rooms need USB power points
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
BreakFree Great Sandy Straits
Location great, beds super comfortable. Unit was exactly what a family of 4 requires.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 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 Jan 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 through the marina and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum during your trip to Hervey Bay. Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre during your visit to Hervey Bay. Make some time to visit the spas while you're in the area.
- Esplanade
- Great Sandy Straits Marina
- Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre
- Reefworld Aquarium
- Hervey Bay Botanic Garden
- Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum
- Urangan Central Shopping Centre
- Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere
- WetSide Water Education Park
- 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
- Mary Poppins Statue
