Hervey Bay

Travel Guide

A dense forest with lush green ferns and tall trees.
A garden with a pond, a gazebo, and a white building.
A sunset over a calm sea with a distant shoreline silhouetted against the sky.
A marina with numerous sailboats docked.
A wooden pier extending into a turquoise sea, with people walking along it.

Hervey Bay is a coastal city with beaches so beautiful even the whales have caught wind of them.

Between July and November, you can spot humpback whales raising their young in this broad bay on Queensland’s southern coast. See these graceful creatures up close on a cruise or try spotting from the sandy shoreline. Check out the esplanade for casual cafés or hit the marina for chic waterfront dining. On a Friday evening, you can meet local artists at the weekly markets here.

Where to stay in Hervey Bay

Find the best Hervey Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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 Great Sandy Straits Marina 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.

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

Mantra Hervey Bay

4 out of 5
Buccaneer Drive Urangan QLD
The price is RM605 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
RM605
RM605 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Was close to the marina and restaurants"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Mantra Hervey Bay
The Beach Motel Hervey Bay

The Beach Motel Hervey Bay

3.5 out of 5
475 Charlton Esplanade (Cnr Ann Street) Torquay QLD
The price is RM357 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
RM357
RM393 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Stayed 3 nights. Very noisy from street noise and kids upstairs. The room was on corner intersection and had an open air vent to the street which captured traffic noise early in morning and everyone walking by and kids running around at night. Tiled floors get dirty and wet easily from showers and ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

The Beach Motel Hervey Bay
Nightcap at Kondari Resort

Nightcap at Kondari Resort

3.5 out of 5
49-63 Elizabeth Street Urangan QLD
The price is RM306 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
RM306
RM337 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly resort in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free parking, 2 meeting rooms and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"Big improvement, rooms have been renovated. Walk to the bar and restaurant is a bonus."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Nightcap at Kondari Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa

Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa

4.5 out of 5
569 Charlton Esplanade Urangan QLD
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,793 reviews)
"Good location. Friendly staff. Great having kitchen and laundry equipment."

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026

Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa
BreakFree Great Sandy Straits

BreakFree Great Sandy Straits

3.5 out of 5
17 Buccaneer Drive Urangan QLD
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a sauna. Popular attractions Great Sandy Straits Marina and Reefworld Aquarium ...
8.4/10 Very good! (750 reviews)
"This property was older than it looked in the photos and the bedding was a blanket not a doona cover as pictured in some of the pictures. The location was exceptional with a view onto the beach from our balcony so we could see sunrise. The apartment was spacious and had washer dryer facilities but ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

BreakFree Great Sandy Straits
Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park

Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park

3 out of 5
21 Denmans Camp Road Scarness QLD
Stay at this family-friendly cabin in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Esplanade and Hervey Bay Historical Village ...
7.6/10 Good! (330 reviews)
"Was better than many reviews had suggested. Feared we would be kept awake from noise from upstairs room etc but that wasn’t the case, be prepared though for an early wake up call from what sounded like a million birds all waking at the same time and a few possums (or similar). Overall it was a good ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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