Things to do in Hervey Bay
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K’gari Explorer Day Tour (Ex-Hervey Bay)
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Hervey Bay: Ultimate Whale Watching Experience
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Overnight Skippered Charter Onboard K'gari Breeze
What to do in Hervey Bay
Popular places to visit
Esplanade
Stroll along the scenic shorefront, check out the historic wooden pier or dine out in style on the esplanade of this tranquil coastal suburb.
Urangan Pier
Stroll out to sea, drop a line in with the locals or just admire the views from this iconic and photogenic pier with views of Fraser Island.
Great Sandy Straits Marina
Explore the waterfront of Great Sandy Straits Marina and enjoy other activities such as boating in Hervey Bay. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its charming cafes.
Hervey Bay Botanic Garden
A green oasis full of colourful flowers, shady trees and thousands of orchids awaits at these expertly maintained gardens in Hervey Bay.
Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum during your trip to Hervey Bay. Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre during your visit to Hervey Bay. Make some time to visit the spas while you're in the area.
Shelly Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Shelly Beach during your trip to Hervey Bay? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Reefworld Aquarium
Take the children to visit the sea creatures at Reefworld Aquarium during your trip to Hervey Bay. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Hervey Bay Golf and Country Club
Play a round of golf at Hervey Bay Golf and Country Club and enjoy other activities in Hervey Bay such as boating. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Areas of Hervey Bay
Urangan
Fronting beautiful ocean waters, this suburb in Hervey Bay is lined with beachfront parks and provides the launching point for whale-watching adventures.
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
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.
Urraween
Travellers like the spas in Urraween, and Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Point Vernon
Travellers like the restaurants in Point Vernon, and Gables Point Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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