Hervey Bay, Queensland

Fishing at Urangan Pier Bordered by 40 kilometres of pristine beaches, Hervey Bay is one of Queensland's best natural holiday destinations offering convenient access to World Heritage listed Fraser Island - the largest sand island in the world, and Lady Elliot Island - the first coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef. Hervey Bay is Australia's whale watch capital. Between mid-July and early-November whales can be sighted breaching and playfully chasing each other in the warm waters off shore. Visitors can choose an aerial tour or take one of the many day-long or half day whale watch cruises, which depart from Hervey Bay Marina daily during the season.

From Hervey Bay escorted tours to Fraser Island depart daily or self-drive packages are available with a flight or barge crossing option. Hervey Bay is also a major access point for Lady Elliot Island, first of the Islands of The Great Barrier Reef, with flights running several times a day.

In perfect, stinger-free water enjoy kayaking, yachting, diving, water and jet skiing, wind surfing and snorkelling. Boating and fishing enthusiasts enjoy estuary, beach, jetty, reef and game fishing. Join a tour or charter your own vessel, yacht or houseboat.

Enjoy a bicycle ride along the picturesque foreshore, visit places such as the Orchid House within the beautiful Botanical Gardens, the Marina area or one of the many restaurants and cafes situated along the Esplanade.

Visitors to Hervey Bay can choose from a range of accommodation styles, catering for all tastes and budgets. Several of the accommodation houses, attractions and general facilities are also accessible for people with disabilities.

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Discover diverse Hervey Bay

Deep blue Hervey Bay is an ideal family spot: a playground for cavorting humpback whales, a major access point for Fraser Island and Lady Elliot Island, the first coral cay of the Great Barrier Reef, and a mecca for boat-lovers and fishing enthusiasts.

Discover Hervey Bay

Deep-blue Hervey Bay is an ideal family spot: a playground for cavorting humpback whales, a major access point for Fraser Island and Lady Elliott Island, the first coral cay of the Great Barrier Reef, and a mecca for boat-lovers and fishing enthusiasts.

Island cultural paradise

According to legend, Fraser Island's original inhabitants, the Butchulla Aboriginal people, called the island K'Gari, meaning paradise. It lives up to the legend and is recognised for its social, spiritual and archaeological significance.

Say hi to the whales

Hervey Bay's reputation for whale watching has reached across the world. For here, between mid-July and early-November, is one of the best spots ever to watch journeying humpback whales, and their return each year is celebrated with a festival in August. more

Whale watching delights

Hervey Bay's reputation for whale watching has reached across the world. Between mid-July and early-November, the waters adjacent to Fraser Island are one of the best spots to see migrating humpback whales. A festival in August marks their arrival. more

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander:
Adventure:
Beach:
Caravan and Camping:
Cruise:
Fishing:
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Island:
Marine:
Animal Viewing:
Birdwatching:
Bush Tucker:
Caravan and Camping:
Cruising:
Cycling:
Fishing - Beach:
Fishing - Deep Sea:
Fishing - Estuary:
Fishing - Game:
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Scuba-Diving:
Seakayaking:
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Hervey Bay, Queensland

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Discover diverse Hervey Bay

Discover Hervey Bay

Island cultural paradise

Say hi to the whales

Whale watching delights

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Bordered by 40 kilometres of pristine beaches, Hervey Bay is one of Queensland's best natural holiday destinations offering convenient access to World Heritage listed Fraser Island - the largest sand island in the world, and Lady Elliot Island - the first coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef. Hervey Bay is Australia's whale watch capital. Between mid-July and early-November whales can be sighted breaching and playfully chasing each other in the warm waters off shore. Visitors can choose an aerial tour or take one of the many day-long or half day whale watch cruises, which depart from Hervey Bay Marina daily during the season. From Hervey Bay escorted tours to Fraser Island depart daily or self-drive packages are available with a flight or barge crossing option. Hervey Bay is also a major access point for Lady Elliot Island, first of the Islands of The Great Barrier Reef, with flights running several times a day. In perfect, stinger-free water enjoy kayaking, yachting, diving, water and jet skiing, wind surfing and snorkelling. Boating and fishing enthusiasts enjoy estuary, beach, jetty, reef and game fishing. Join a tour or charter your own vessel, yacht or houseboat. Enjoy a bicycle ride along the picturesque foreshore, visit places such as the Orchid House within the beautiful Botanical Gardens, the Marina area or one of the many restaurants and cafes situated along the Esplanade. Visitors to Hervey Bay can choose from a range of accommodation styles, catering for all tastes and budgets. Several of the accommodation houses, attractions and general facilities are also accessible for people with disabilities.
Articles Discover diverse Hervey Bay Deep blue Hervey Bay is an ideal family spot: a playground for cavorting humpback whales, a major access point for Fraser Island and Lady Elliot Island, the first coral cay of the Great Barrier Reef, and a mecca for boat-lovers and fishing enthusiasts. Discover Hervey Bay Deep-blue Hervey Bay is an ideal family spot: a playground for cavorting humpback whales, a major access point for Fraser Island and Lady Elliott Island, the first coral cay of the Great Barrier Reef, and a mecca for boat-lovers and fishing enthusiasts. Island cultural paradise According to legend, Fraser Island's original inhabitants, the Butchulla Aboriginal people, called the island K'Gari, meaning paradise. It lives up to the legend and is recognised for its social, spiritual and archaeological significance. Say hi to the whales Hervey Bay's reputation for whale watching has reached across the world. For here, between mid-July and early-November, is one of the best spots ever to watch journeying humpback whales, and their return each year is celebrated with a festival in August. more Whale watching delights Hervey Bay's reputation for whale watching has reached across the world. Between mid-July and early-November, the waters adjacent to Fraser Island are one of the best spots to see migrating humpback whales. A festival in August marks their arrival. more
Experiences/Activities
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander: Adventure: Beach: Caravan and Camping: Cruise: Fishing: Flora/Fauna: Health and Wellbeing: Island: Marine: Animal Viewing: Birdwatching: Bush Tucker: Caravan and Camping: Cruising: Cycling: Fishing - Beach: Fishing - Deep Sea: Fishing - Estuary: Fishing - Game: Gambling: Golfing: Horseriding: Ice Skating/Roller Skating: Jet Boating: Jet Skiing: Motorcycling: Sailing: Scenic Flights: Scuba-Diving: Seakayaking: Self-Guided: Shopping: Skydiving: Snorkelling: Swimming: Tennis: Wind Surfing: