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 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 WetSide Water Education Park.

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 RM619 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
RM619
RM619 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
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! (1,014 reviews)
"Location, location, location. Tha Mantra is on the harbour, right next to where you might want to board a whale watching boat. The room was clean, had a nice view of the harbour and bay and was entirely functional. It is showing its age though. Not one usb port to be found and no ev charging. But ..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 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 RM390 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
RM390
RM429 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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. ...
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 RM313 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
RM313
RM345 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 ...
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. ...
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! (756 reviews)
"View amazing! Shame the property hasn’t been kept up to a standard this view, location and price deserves! Very tired property, unusual smells in the apartment, dirty towel still hanging on back of bathroom door, food in the fridge, the dishwasher had been sitting wet with the door shut, not much ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

BreakFree Great Sandy Straits
White Crest Apartments

White Crest Apartments

4 out of 5
397 Esplanade Torquay QLD
Stay at this luxury apartment in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (275 reviews)
"No view but excellent spot. Very clean but a bit old fashion. In general it was good 👍 for a family stay. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Parking was good 😊"

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

White Crest Apartments
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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