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 Urangan Central Shopping Centre 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 Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere.

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 P9,354 per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
P9,354
P9,354 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
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! (1,001 reviews)
"rooms need a bit of TLC , not complaining ,though , good location"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 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 P5,324 per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
P5,324
P5,857 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Very clean rooms, beautiful friendly staff. Parking available. The beach is right opposite the motel. There is also no shortage of places to go for food. Highly recommend staying here"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

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 P5,197 per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
P5,197
P5,717 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
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! (1,000 reviews)
"The stay was one night only to visit friends. Kondari provided an excellent point to visit and see the area. Good position to visit the local marina and Boat Club for dinner."

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

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
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! (1,793 reviews)
"Good location. Friendly staff. Great having kitchen and laundry equipment."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 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! (750 reviews)
"This property was older than it looked in the photos and the bedding was a blanket not a doona cover as pictured in some of the pictures. The location was exceptional with a view onto the beach from our balcony so we could see sunrise. The apartment was spacious and had washer dryer facilities but ..."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

BreakFree Great Sandy Straits
White Crest Apartments

White Crest Apartments

4 out of 5
397 Esplanade Torquay QLD
Book a stay at this luxury apartment in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
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 Jun 14, 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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