Hervey Bay

Travel Guide

Hervey Bay showing a park and forest scenes
Hervey Bay showing a park and forest scenes
Torquay showing a beach, a sunset and general coastal views
Torquay featuring a sunset and general coastal views
Hervey Bay Botanic Garden

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 Shelly Beach or Great Sandy Straits Marina might round out your trip.

Urangan
Torquay featuring general coastal views and rocky coastline

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
Urangan

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 showing general coastal views

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
Take a walk along the Esplanade

The 14km long shared pathway stretches from the Urangan Harbour at the eastern end of the city to Gatakers Bay in the west. 

It’s also a great spot for BBQ’s and fishing off any one of the small jetties along the way

Urraween

Travelers like the spas in Urraween, and Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Urraween
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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
Mantra Hervey Bay

Mantra Hervey Bay

4 out of 5
Buccaneer Drive Urangan QLD
$132 nightly
The price is $132 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$132 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and 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! (1,001 reviews)
A great location with a good view. Easy options for dinning. Very relaxing. Lovely friendly staff. I will be back.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Mantra Hervey Bay
Nightcap at Kondari Resort

Nightcap at Kondari Resort

3.5 out of 5
49-63 Elizabeth Street Urangan QLD
$83 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$91 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and 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)
Clean rooms

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

Nightcap at Kondari Resort
Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa

Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa

4.5 out of 5
569 Charlton Esplanade Urangan QLD
$189 nightly
The price is $189 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$189 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,769 reviews)
Great location. Good walks along coastline, 2min walk to good quality restaurants which cater from breakfast to supper. OR use the kitchenette within the room if on a budget. Warm swimming pools.

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,769 reviews)
Great location. Good walks along coastline, 2min walk to good quality restaurants which cater from breakfast to supper. OR use the kitchenette within the room if on a budget. Warm swimming pools.

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa
Grand Mercure Allegra Hervey Bay

Grand Mercure Allegra Hervey Bay

4.5 out of 5
468 The Esplanade Torquay QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (594 reviews)
Clean well kept property, close to waterfront & restaurants. Relaxing great place to stay

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

Grand Mercure Allegra Hervey Bay
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (734 reviews)
Everything was fine, definitely a bit on the older side but fit our needs. Wasn’t aware that WiFi wasn’t offered in the unit, so beware of that if you need to not use cellular

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

BreakFree Great Sandy Straits
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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