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.

Nightcap at Kondari Resort

Nightcap at Kondari Resort

3.5 out of 5
49-63 Elizabeth Street Urangan QLD
The price is RM370 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
RM370
RM407 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"Lovely and clean and great location"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

Nightcap at Kondari Resort
Mantra Hervey Bay

Mantra Hervey Bay

4 out of 5
Buccaneer Drive Urangan QLD
The price is RM560 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
RM560
RM560 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
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! (1,002 reviews)
"We stayed here for 2 nights and all I can say is I was extremely disappointed by this hotel. I had emailed ahead to say we were staying for my boyfriends 30th birthday so if something could be done on arrival that would be great, we entered the room and there was nothing, so that was disappointing ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Mantra Hervey Bay
Ramada Hervey Bay

Ramada Hervey Bay

4 out of 5
627 Charlton Esplanade Urangan QLD
The price is RM672 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
RM672
RM739 total
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Easy place to stay for a work trip passing through town. The restaurant wasn't really working beyond Pizzas and the breakfast buffet was ok. Everything was nice, basic and clean. Well located a short walk from some food options nearby."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Ramada Hervey Bay
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.
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! (763 reviews)
"Close to everything you need"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

BreakFree Great Sandy Straits
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
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! (341 reviews)
"Parking space between units was too close. old and dated rooms."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 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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Things to do