Hervey Bay Travel Guide

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Pro

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  Great climate, laid back and relaxing atmosphere, lots to see and do.. 


Con

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  None that I can think of 


In a nutshell

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  A great base for Fraser Island and whale watching trips 

 

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Things to Do  

Visit Flinders Lookout

Visit Flinders Lookout, Hervey Bay

 pedroswift Says:  Are you interested in Australian History?Visit Matthew Flinders Lookout just a few kilometers north of the great Sandy Straits Marina at Urangan. Flinders explored and mapped the Bay in the "Norfolk" in 1799. There is a memorial to Matt who played an important role in... 

Vic Hislop's Great White Shark Expo

Vic Hislop's Great White Shark Expo, Hervey Bay

 robertgaz Says:  Vic Hislop's Great White Shark Expo is full of memoribila collected by this self styled shark expert.His exhibition includes the world's largest known shark jaw on display!Some people might find Vic's views on hunting sharks a bit controversial. 

Whale watching

Whale watching, Hervey Bay

 robertgaz Says:  Humpback whales frequent Hervey Bay from from mid July until early November each year and Hervey Bay Whale Watch run daily tours from 8am to 12 noon and again at 1pm to 5pm.On the day that I went out, the sea was so rough that even the fishing fleet didn't bother going out.... 

Fraser Island Tour

Fraser Island Tour, Hervey Bay

 mjjnh Says:  Fraser Island has self guided tours taking in all aspects of the island. Meals are included and the tours are available overnight or daily. I fed freshwater turtles, swam in pure clear water and encounted massive forests. the commnetary along the tour was great, so much... 

Hotels  

Emeraldene Inn & Eco-Lodge

 1 Review and 62 Opinions  Emeraldene Inn is owner operated, and thus, every effort has been made to ensure a very pleasant... 

Shelly Bay Resort

 2 Reviews and 37 Opinions  UNDER CONSTRUCTION :::::: Now Constructed ....... Will advise after we have been there::::: but... 

Restaurants  

Liliana's: Great coffee and food

Liliana's: Great coffee and food, Hervey Bay

 geofcath Says:  Liliana's has a very good selection of great meals on offer. The staff are also quite friendly and helpful. This is one of very few places that offer a really great coffee and have some good cakes to go with if afternoon tea is on your mind. Quite pleasant surrounds as it is... 

Hoolihans: The Best Chili Prawns I have Ever Tasted...

Hoolihans: The Best Chili Prawns I have Ever Tasted..., Hervey Bay

 fifitrix72 Says:  What makes Hoolihans so nice is that it has everything for a relaxed evening. It has a fantastic menu - with loads of fish and even though they dont cut back on quantity, they dont skimp on quality either !! The atmosphere is friendly without being in your face - just loud... 

Wild Lotus: Wild Lotus = Best Fraser Coast Dining

Wild Lotus: Wild Lotus = Best Fraser Coast Dining, Hervey Bay

 bluey24 Says:  A must try! If you are in Hervey Bay as a tourist, you must try the Wild Lotus Restaurant & Bar. I have eaten in a lot of different places all over Australia and the world and this ticks all the boxes. Happy with everything! Beautiful food, beautiful people, beautiful... 

Wild Lotus Restaurant & Bar: Fraser Coast Best Dining

Wild Lotus Restaurant & Bar: Fraser Coast Best Dining, Hervey Bay

 possum29 Says:  Very nicely presented restarant. Looks nice and clean and tidy. Very nice menu selections and all meals arrived perfect. We loved our dining experience here and would recommend it to everyone. Very friendly staff who were more than happy to help with everything. If you want... 

Café Balaena: Waterfront Wining and Dining

Café Balaena: Waterfront Wining and Dining, Hervey Bay

 pedroswift Says:  I'm a sucker for a bit of theatre when I dine out. Ambiance; the view; activity by the service staff and my fellow diners; music - all make for increasing the pleasure of a reasonably priced well-presented tasty meal. We struck pay-dirt so to speak with Café Balaena during a... 

black dog cafe Hervey Bay: black dog cafe - poor hygiene practices

black dog cafe Hervey Bay: black dog cafe - poor hygiene practices, Hervey Bay

 selassie2008 Says:  this cafe/restaurant served me someone else's steak - who had cut it and sent it back as it wasn't what was ordered. It was then transferred to my plate. 3 times my plate was sent back until the owner sent a young lacky to tell us that if we ate 70% of our dish we would have... 

Nightlife  

Seven 7: A favorite with the Locals.

Seven 7: A favorite with the Locals., Hervey Bay

 Sweetberry1 Says:  Hervey Bay's Club 'Seven 7' is the former Bermuda Triange, and a favorite with the locals. Good music, and a great atmosphere, is the reputation this nightspot enjoys. Neat Casual... or dress to kill.. 

RSL Club.: Club for the Family.

RSL Club.: Club for the Family., Hervey Bay

 Sweetberry1 Says:  The RSL Club.. 'Returned Services League' is a great place to bring the family for a nice meal, and some entertainment. The meals are very nice, reasonably priced, and they have a children's menu also.If you enjoy a bit of gambling, there are poker machines to try your luck... 

Transportation  

Fraser Magic 4WD Hire

Fraser Magic 4WD Hire, Hervey Bay

 danibra3 Says:  Horrible experience with Fraser Magic 4WD hire!! The person booked me on the wrong date, lucky there was a cancellation on that day and they had a car for me! Then he told me that since he made a mistake he would only charge me $260 instead of the $460 quoted. Then when I... 

Use Backpacker buses

Use Backpacker buses, Hervey Bay

 herveygirl Says:  Ok when in Hervey Bay the backpacker resorts will fight over your business including picking you up in a shuttle bus. Any time you need to go somewhere ask to use the bus. They will generally take you shopping and if you ask they may take you sightseeing. can save heaps of... 

Shopping  

Country Town Shops

Country Town Shops, Hervey Bay

 Greybilby Says:  typical Country Town shops along the way from or to Hervey Bay. stop and stock up on essentials or just browsing. you sure ill have fun and a yarn with the locals and the buildings are always good for a photoshot 

Tourist Traps  

Princess II Fishing Charter - a little deceptive.

Princess II Fishing Charter - a little deceptive., Hervey Bay

 unimpressed Says:  Three friends and I wanted to do some ocean fishing in Hervey Bay and decided a charter was the best option. The website for the MV Princess II has plenty of photos of people with big catches. I suspect they are doctored, but I could be wrong. The website also mentions that... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Frazer Island

Frazer Island, Hervey Bay

 Greybilby Says:  is lying east and parallel to Hervey Bay, the largest Sandisland with 124km and 166 hectares of sand, laced ith fresh water streams and an astonishing and diverse flora and fauna.the Island is declared World Heritage and under strict protection. Barges operate daily from... 

Toogoom

Toogoom, Hervey Bay

 wwroam Says:  Toogoom, 20 min drive from Pialba, is really on the fringes of Hervey Bay. A friend has this weekender at Toogoom, which he occasionly rents out. Forty years ago fathers went fishing here with their sons here. Nothing much has changed. Toogoom has 1 shop and a... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Watching Sport..

Watching Sport.., Hervey Bay

 Sweetberry1 Says:  There are various places for watching sport.. My favorite is at the H.B.Sports Club.Soccer is one of the regions popular sports.. We have our own version of the World Cup, ( yeah, right.. lol) Senior and Junior games are played here.The Clubhouse caters for meals and... 

Aquatic Center

Aquatic Center, Hervey Bay

 Sweetberry1 Says:  Hervey Bay's Aquatic center is a great place to relax and enjoy some leisure time.The swimming pools are lovely, very clean, and fun for the whole family.Lots of shady grassed areas, with beautiful trees and palms, and there are several areas of the pool that also have... 

 
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 Sweetberry's Hervey Bay... - Hervey Bay... "Just another day in Paradise" Hervey Bay is one of Queensland's best natural holiday destinations.. with 40 kilometers of beautiful beaches, a relaxed and easy atmosphere, and a fun... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  We are looking into a week long trip soon with sons aged 10 and 15. They really want to fly somewhere and am trying to keep to a... 

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A: Hervey Bay is a nice place for a quiet family holiday - maybe too quiet for a 15yo? You can go whale watching and go for a day trip to Fraser... 

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Sweetberry's Hervey Bay...

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 Hervey Bay... "Just another day in Paradise" Hervey Bay is one of Queensland's best natural holiday destinations.. with 40 kilometers of beautiful beaches, a relaxed and easy atmosphere, and a fun...... 

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Hervey Bay - Queensland

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 Hervey Bay is situated on the Fraser Coast, and is a popular point from which to visit nearby Fraser Island. Hervey Bay is also a great place to go whale watching, during the whales migration further... 

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Hervey Bay -Gods Waiting Room

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 Hervey Bay is the capital fror whale watching from July -November yearly. Whales come alongside boats and into the bay daily during migration. The climate here is compatible to the Caribbean beautiful... 

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You must see the whales

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 Though I lived in nearby Maryborough for my first 17 years, before shifting permanently to Brisbane, I had never seen the whales at Hervey Bay. But then back in the 60,s,nobody else had either. On a... 

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HERVEY BAY

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 We stayed in Hervey Bay for a couple of nights so we could go whale watching and take a trip out to Fraser Island. To cut costs we stayed in a cabin in a caravan park. Nothing at all wrong with that.... 

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