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 beaches and abundant 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

Visitors highly recommend Scarness for its beaches, and you can make a stop by Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum while you're in town.

Scarness
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Point Vernon

Travelers 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 P7,944 per night from May 31 to Jun 1
P7,944
P7,944 total
May 31 - Jun 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Great ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Great spot with everything you need

Reviewed on May 12, 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 P5,103 per night from Jun 11 to Jun 12
P5,103
P5,614 total
Jun 11 - Jun 12
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly resort in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free parking, 2 meeting rooms, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
The room was comfortable and clean.. would highly recommend the Kondari to stay at.

Reviewed on May 16, 2026

Nightcap at Kondari Resort
Ramada Hervey Bay

Ramada Hervey Bay

4 out of 5
627 Charlton Esplanade Urangan QLD
The price is P9,388 per night from May 20 to May 21
P9,388
P10,326 total
May 20 - May 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Lovely room, good price and comfy bed.

Reviewed on May 4, 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
Book a 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 our ...
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 Apr 6, 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
Book a 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 ...
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 May 11, 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
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Esplanade and Hervey Bay Historical ...
7.6/10 Good! (328 reviews)
Good enough for an overnight stay

Reviewed on Apr 22, 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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