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Known as the Whale Watching Capital of Australia, Hervey Bay in Queensland sits on the bay of the same name, lying between the mainland and Fraser Island. It is sometimes overshadowed in reputation by the World Heritage Site of Fraser Island, but Hervey Bay is perfect for a family seaside holiday. The island provides the city with shelter making the beaches rather wonderful for all ages but especially little ones. There are large undeveloped swathes of sand, calm, pristine waters, and great fishing and boating too.
Catering to every type of holidaymaker from families with kiddies to eco-warriors looking for the cheapest hotels in Hervey Bay, the city has a good range of accommodation.
What to see and do in Hervey Bay
A pleasing combination of urban entertainments and seaside and outdoor pursuits, there is plenty to occupy everyone. Top attractions and activities include:
The Beaches: It may be a cliché, but visitors really are spoilt for choice when it comes to spending a day at the beach. They stretch along the esplanade which runs for 17kms. Some of the best beaches are:
- Scarness Beach: Sands of a golden caramel colour and a nice little stretch of reef ideal for snorkelling make this beach a favourite.
- Torquay Beach: The reef continues here and with the jetty, it’s a popular fishing spot.
- Urangan Beach: The pier here stretches for more than 850m and is ideal for marine life spotting and fishing. Fishermen also head for close to the harbour wall.
- Dundowran Beach: One of the more secluded and private, it runs between two creeks.
Other attractions among many are:
- Fraser Coast Cultural Centre: Instantly recognisable thanks to the 12m high, 20-tonne sculpture of a breaching Humpback whale at the entrance, the centre is dual-purpose, housing the Hervey Bay Gallery and the Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere.
- Whale Watching: With most of the action happening in Platypus Bay, in 2019, the World Cetacean Alliance named Hervey Bay as the first Whale Heritage Site in the world. Humpback whales and Southern Right whales can be seen between April and October. Boat tours to see the whales up close are available.
- Wetside Water Park: This oceanfront aquatic centre has slides, a wave machine and a splash pad. Shady areas with ancient trees and fountains make nice picnic areas.
- Reefworld: Visit to feed the fish (twice-daily) and take a swim with catsharks, turtles and other species at this small friendly aquarium.
- Hervey Bay Botanical Gardens: A gem of a place for a walk, the gardens contain an orchid house, a lake, a turtle pond and a Chinese garden.
- Fraser Island: Reachable by ferry which runs four times a day, Fraser is the largest sand island in the world and there are many reasons to visit while in Hervey Bay. Rainforest grows in the sand, there are swathes of national park areas and the beaches are incredible, all adding up to why the local indigenous people call K’gari – paradise.
What to eat in Hervey Bay
Catering to a diverse range of visitors, the food scene in Hervey Bay is a mix of Australian and international cuisines. Obviously, the major representative of the local cuisine is seafood. Some of the prized foods to look out for are:
- Hervey Bay scallops: Considered by many to be the most superior, they are revered around the world.
- Hervey Bay prawns: These locally born, bred and caught prawns tend to be pretty big.
- Native meats: Don’t be surprised to find crocodile, emu and kangaroo meat on the menu.
- Native ingredients: Loosely termed as bush tucker, local indigenous ingredients are used in modern Australian eateries in the city. The list includes lemon myrtle, wild raspberries, and Midyim Berries.
Typical events and festivals in Hervey
Events in the city tend to be large and well-attended by locals and visitors alike. They include:
- Hervey Bay Seafood festival: Every August, Urangan’s Fisherman’s Park is treated to an absolute feast from the sea.
- Hervey Bay Whale Festival: Lasting from the last weekend in July to the beginning of the Seafood Festival, whales are celebrated with tours, concerts, talks and various related events.
- Bush to Bay Festival: This feast of country music happens the first weekend of July.
How to move around in Hervey Bay
With the esplanade connecting all the beaches and their corresponding suburbs, walking or cycling is a good way to get around. There are plenty of places where you can hire a cycle or scooter. Wide Bay Transit buses run between most of the main attractions and taxis are plentiful.
The climate in Hervey Bay
March to April is the best time to visit for a beach holiday (but you will miss the whales). The sub-tropical climate means warm summers averaging 30°C and mild winters averaging 22°C. There is a risk of Tropical cyclones between December and March.
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Frequently asked questions about Hotels in Hervey Bay
The most centrally located hotel in Hervey Bay with the best ratings is: Hotel Comfort Inn On Main Hervey Bay.
It depends on the category of the hotel. If you want to stay at a 4-star hotel in Hervey Bay, the average price per night is 10 €, while you will pay an average of 19 € for a 3-star hotel, and in a more luxurious 5-star hotel, you'll pay around 29 €.
Hotel Best Western Plus Quarterdecks Retreat and Motel Boat Harbour Studio Apartments And Villas are the closest ones to Hervey Bay.
If you need a hotel with disabled access in Hervey Bay, we recommend Hotel Emeraldene Inn And Eco Lodge.
According to our clients, if you´re travelling with children, the best hotels in Hervey Bay are Hotel Ramada Hervey Bay, Hotel Mantra Hervey Bay and Hotel Best Western Ambassador Motor Lodge.
If you want to save time, the hotels in Hervey Bay with express check-in and check-out are Hotel Sanctuary Lakes Fauna Retreat, Hotel Ramada Encore By Wyndham Whale Cove and Hotel Arlia Sands Apartments.
Some of the options for hotels with non-smoking rooms in Hervey Bay are Hotel Oaks Resort & Spa Hervey Bay, Hotel Emeraldene Inn And Eco Lodge and Hotel Best Western Plus Quarterdecks Retreat.
If you're bringing a vehicle, we recommend that you book a hotel with parking in Hervey Bay, like Hotel Emeraldene Inn And Eco Lodge, Hotel Grand Mercure Allegra Hervey Bay or Hotel Sanctuary Lakes Fauna Retreat.
The best hotels with a pool in Hervey Bay are Hotel Akama Resort, Hotel Oaks Resort & Spa Hervey Bay and Hotel Emeraldene Inn And Eco Lodge.
The best-rated hotels in Hervey Bay with a gym are Hotel Oaks Resort & Spa Hervey Bay, Hotel Best Western Plus Quarterdecks Retreat and Hotel Grand Mercure Allegra Hervey Bay.