Renowned as the Whale Watching Capital of the World, Hervey Bay lives up to its glowing global reputation for natural experiences, adventures and excitement. Hervey Bay is also the departure point for Fraser Island tours. See all the things to do and things to see in Hervey Bay.
A former quaint Queensland town built around its beautiful beaches, these days Hervey Bay is a thriving tourist destination with a vibrant esplanade which stretches some 16km along the oceanfront. Due to its mild, subtropical climate, it is considered the ideal spot in which to enjoy year-round water sports and alfresco dining.
The launch pad for World Heritage-listed Fraser Island, Hervey Bay is best known for its whale watching adventures and there’s a number of tour operators who take visitors on expeditions to see the migrating humpbacks. Some tourism operators also offer swimming with the whales experiences. Start your adventure on land at the Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere.
A former quaint Queensland town built around its beautiful beaches, these days Hervey Bay is a thriving tourist destination with a vibrant esplanade which stretches some 16km along the oceanfront. Due to its mild, subtropical climate, it is considered the ideal spot in which to enjoy year-round water sports and alfresco dining.
The launch pad for World Heritage-listed Fraser Island, Hervey Bay is best known for its whale watching adventures and there’s a number of tour operators who take visitors on expeditions to see the migrating humpbacks. Some tourism operators also offer swimming with the whales experiences. Start your adventure on land at the Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere.
Hervey Bay is also emerging as a vibrant player in Queensland’s food scene and for a hatted dining experience, head to Coast Restaurant and Bar where you can dine on local Hervey Bay Scallops and Fraser Island prawns. The Vinyard offers superb sunset views and also prides itself on food and wine matching. Want divine dining on the absolute beachfront? Enzo’s on the Beach delivers this and more. Combine your dining with a bit of ocean activity at AquaVue Café and Watersports which offers stand up paddle boarding and jet ski adventures.
Discover great photo spots at Urangan Pier at sunrise and Gatakers Bay, Point Vernon at sunset in this destination which has accommodation from five-star beachfront resorts to camping.
A former quaint Queensland town built around its beautiful beaches, these days Hervey Bay is a thriving tourist destination with a vibrant esplanade which stretches some 16km along the oceanfront. Due to its mild, subtropical climate, it is considered the ideal spot in which to enjoy year-round water sports and alfresco dining.
A former quaint Queensland town built around its beautiful beaches, these days Hervey Bay is a thriving tourist destination with a vibrant esplanade which stretches some 16km along the oceanfront. Due to its mild, subtropical climate, it is considered the ideal spot in which to enjoy year-round water sports and alfresco dining.
The launch pad for World Heritage-listed Fraser Island, Hervey Bay is best known for its whale watching adventures and there’s a number of tour operators who take visitors on expeditions to see the migrating humpbacks. Some tourism operators also offer swimming with the whales experiences. Start your adventure on land at the Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere.
Hervey Bay is also emerging as a vibrant player in Queensland’s food scene and for a hatted dining experience, head to Coast Restaurant and Bar where you can dine on local Hervey Bay Scallops and Fraser Island prawns. The Vinyard offers superb sunset views and also prides itself on food and wine matching. Want divine dining on the absolute beachfront? Enzo’s on the Beach delivers this and more. Combine your dining with a bit of ocean activity at AquaVue Café and Watersports which offers stand up paddle boarding and jet ski adventures.
Discover great photo spots at Urangan Pier at sunrise and Gatakers Bay, Point Vernon at sunset in this destination which has accommodation from five-star beachfront resorts to camping.
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