Hervey Bay

Travel Guide

Hervey Bay
Hervey Bay
Hervey Bay
Hervey Bay
Hervey Bay

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

Urangan

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.

Urangan
Torquay

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.

Torquay
Pialba

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.

Pialba
Scarness

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.

Scarness
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Point Vernon

Travellers like the restaurants in Point Vernon, and Gables Point Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Point Vernon
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Dundowran Beach

While Dundowran Beach isn't home to many top sights, Hervey Bay Golf and Country Club and Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Dundowran Beach
Mantra Hervey Bay

Mantra Hervey Bay

4 out of 5
Buccaneer Drive Urangan QLD
The price is RM534 per night from 15 Jun to 16 Jun
RM534
RM534 total
15 Jun - 16 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Great ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Comfortable stay. Would be good if toothbrush in rooms As I forgot mine"

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Mantra Hervey Bay
Nightcap at Kondari Resort

Nightcap at Kondari Resort

3.5 out of 5
49-63 Elizabeth Street Urangan QLD
The price is RM348 per night from 28 May to 29 May
RM348
RM383 total
28 May - 29 May
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location. Comfortable bed and pillows. Bathroom could use a deep clean but was good. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Nightcap at Kondari Resort
Ramada Hervey Bay

Ramada Hervey Bay

4 out of 5
627 Charlton Esplanade Urangan QLD
The price is RM603 per night from 25 May to 26 May
RM603
RM663 total
25 May - 26 May
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)
"Perfect"

Reviewed on 18 May 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.
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! (1,787 reviews)
"It was a great stay, everything was as expected but the main bedroom fan was very noisy and dusty throughout the rooms"

Reviewed on 6 Apr 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! (748 reviews)
"Lovely view it over looks the pool and beach. It has a shower bath which was not very fun for a person with disabilities, and a toilet that was really low like it was out of a daycare"

Reviewed on 11 May 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! (329 reviews)
"Looks nothing like the pics, needs an upgrade desperately. We didn’t stay, took one look and left."

Reviewed on 18 May 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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