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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. Long sandy
beaches and colourful communities such as Burrum
Heads, Howard,
Toogoom
and Torbanlea
fringe its safe sheltered waters. Hervey Bay has also gained international recognition
as one of the best locations to view a great variety of marine life especially
the majestic humpback whales as make their yearly migration south, through the
region's calm waters, from August to November.
A major departure point for access to Fraser Island, there are a variety of escorted tours to Fraser Island departing daily. Choose from large or small group day tours, two day safaris and three day island adventures. Self-drive packages are also available, either with a flight or barge crossing option. The resorts on Fraser Island also run a variety of tours for their guests.
Hervey Bay is a major access point for Lady Elliot Island, first of the Islands of The Great Barrier Reef. Flights run several times daily with the opportunity to stay on the small coral cay or just visit for the day.
The waters of Hervey Bay are protected by Fraser Island and offer visitors a perfect, stinger-free swimming environment ideal for children. Enjoy a variety of water sports including kayaking, yachting, diving, water and jet skiing, wind surfing and snorkelling. Hervey Bay boasts an aquatic environment featuring coral and artificial reefs all teeming with abundant marine life. Boating and fishing enthusiasts enjoy estuary, beach, jetty, reef and game fishing. Fishing and sailing tours are conducted on a regular basis. There is also the option of chartering your own vessel, yacht or houseboat and exploring these waters at your own pace.
Alternatively, simply 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.
Hervey Bay is Australia's whale watch capital. Between August and November whales can be sighted breaching and playfully chasing each other in the warm waters off shore. The Bay's calm waters provide shelter for humpback whales and their calves as they frolic in Hervey Bay on their migration to Antarctica after giving birth in the waters of northern Queensland. Visitors can choose an aerial tour or take one of the many day-long or half day whale watch cruises, which depart from Urangan Boat harbour daily.
Celebrating the return of the humpback whales each year, Hervey Bay stages a Whale festival for two weeks in August. An aquatic carnival, including an illuminated procession of floats, and the Blessing of the Fleet are highlights of this fun filled week.
Visitors to Hervey Bay can choose accommodation ranging from superbly furnished beach front apartments, self contained units, cosy bed and breakfasts, quality resorts and motels, rental houses, caravan and camping parks and hostels. All tastes and budgets are catered for. Hervey Bay has been vigilant in its provision of disability-friendly facilities. Several of the accommodation houses, attractions and general facilities are accessible for people with disabilities. A full list of these service providers is available from Hervey Bay Tourism & Development.
Nearest Airport: Hervey Bay Airport
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