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 and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Hervey Bay
Learn more about Hervey Bay

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.

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

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

Point Vernon

Travelers 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 P8,175 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
P8,175
P8,992 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location and view from room and balcony"

Reviewed on Sep 24, 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 P5,708 per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
P5,708
P6,279 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Great value and location. Good deals on food and drinks at the hotel and very quiet. We will return."

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2026

Nightcap at Kondari Resort
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 P5,943 per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
P5,943
P6,538 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and super accommodating. The rooms are clean and the motel is in a great area close to the beach"

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2026

The Beach Motel 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
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! (763 reviews)
"Close to everything you need"

Reviewed on Sep 27, 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
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 ...
Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa
Quarterdecks Retreat

Quarterdecks Retreat

4.5 out of 5
80 Moolyyir Street Urangan QLD
Book a stay at this luxury villa in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Popular attractions Urangan Central Shopping Centre and Hervey Bay ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (343 reviews)
"Location, close to Whale watching meeting place."

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2026

Quarterdecks Retreat
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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