Deb’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The iconic pier is .8 k long and makes a great walk out into the Coral Sea. Also a popular place to fish.
55 locals recommend
Urangan Pier
The iconic pier is .8 k long and makes a great walk out into the Coral Sea. Also a popular place to fish.
The most breathtaking scenery with Fraser Island to the left and the mouths of the Mary and Susan rivers to the right.
River Heads
The most breathtaking scenery with Fraser Island to the left and the mouths of the Mary and Susan rivers to the right.
The Spirit of Hervey Bay offers trips all year. July to early October is whale watching season.
At other times of the year they offer cruises along the Mary River, Sunset cruise on the bay and morning dolphin watching cruises.
Always plenty to do!
17 locals recommend
Spirit of Hervey Bay
17 Buccaneer DrThe Spirit of Hervey Bay offers trips all year. July to early October is whale watching season.
At other times of the year they offer cruises along the Mary River, Sunset cruise on the bay and morning dolphin watching cruises.
Always plenty to do!
Food scene
Enzo's on the Beach
351a EsplanadeA great place to eat with wonderful views
Cafe Balaena
7 Buccaneer DrGreat food overlooking Boat Harbour
Migaloo Cafe
1 Pilot StreetThe best chips in town! Take a walk on the pier afterward.
Salt Cafe Urangan
569 EsplanadeGreat views and wonderful breakfasts and lunches.
Breakfast and lunches on the deck make you feel like you are on a boat when it’s high tide. Very peaceful outlook.
9 locals recommend
Waterfront Restaurant
Kent StreetBreakfast and lunches on the deck make you feel like you are on a boat when it’s high tide. Very peaceful outlook.
Banksia Seafood and Grill
A great place to eat. Food is fabulous!
History
Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum
13 Zephyr StActivity
Wetside Water Park
267 EsplanadeA great way to cool off.
Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens
62-105 Elizabeth StInteractive indoor and outdoor educational activities for the kids highlighting local history and knowledge.
In the same building you can browse local artist work in the art gallery.
6 locals recommend
Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
166 Old Maryborough RdInteractive indoor and outdoor educational activities for the kids highlighting local history and knowledge.
In the same building you can browse local artist work in the art gallery.
Art gallery, homewares, gifts and clothing.
Local artist with wonderful art works, gifts and clothing.
Ashleigh Manley Art Gallery Homewares & Gifts
572 EsplanadeLocal artist with wonderful art works, gifts and clothing.
A good activity for Saturday and Wednesday mornings.
19 locals recommend
Urangan Pier Park Community Markets
8 Pilot StA good activity for Saturday and Wednesday mornings.
Drive to this unique nursery that offers homewares and plants for sale but also has parklands to enjoy.
Worth the visit just to see the enormous bamboo and experience the ‘music’ when the wind is blowing through the bamboo.
8 locals recommend
Bamboo Land Nursery & Parklands
87 Old Coach RdDrive to this unique nursery that offers homewares and plants for sale but also has parklands to enjoy.
Worth the visit just to see the enormous bamboo and experience the ‘music’ when the wind is blowing through the bamboo.
The Ibis Next Door
569 EsplanadeEclectic items for sale. It’s a shop you will want to re-visit often!