Hervey Bay

Location

aerial image of hervey bay boat harbourHervey Bay … the city … is located on the sub-tropical Queensland coast just 3.5 hours north of Brisbane and within sight of the world famous Fraser Island and is a combination of what was once four small villages.

Hervey Bay is one of the major growth centres in Australia and, thanks to its mild climate and numerous attractions, it’s also a major tourist destination all year round.

Hervey Bay has lots to offer and this is a town that caters for everyone … including families.

Tourism

Hervey Bay offers tourists some of the safest beaches in Queensland, adventure activities including jet skiing, sky diving, paddle boarding, jet boat rides and more. During whale watching season Hervey Bay is the perfect place to get up close and personal to the gentle giants of the deep via the many whale watching tours that operate out of Hervey Bay.

Hervey Bay is also the gateway to Fraser Island and from here you can access everything that Fraser Island has to offer.

Accommodation

Hervey Bay has numerous accommodation options to suit every budget. We have luxury resorts, holiday cabins, caravan parks, camping areas and all levels of backpacker accommodation.

Many of the accommodation options have views over the beach to the bay and are within easy walking distance of restaurants, cafes and shops.

hervey bay beach activitiesGetting to Hervey Bay

Hervey Bay is an easy 3.5 hours drive north of Brisbane and there are plenty of signs to help you find your way here.

QantasLink have numerous flights into Hervey Bay from Brisbane and Virgin have a daily flight from Sydney every day.

Greyhound and Premier Bus Lines have a number of buses coming through Hervey Bay every day from both the north and south and if you prefer to travel by train Queensland rail have several daily services that stop at Maryborough West and connect with a bus to Hervey Bay.

Getting Around Town is Easy

Once you’re here you will find that there are several hire car companies that have a range of vehicles available but you don’t need to hire a vehicle to get around Hervey Bay. There are regular bus services along the Esplanade, there are excellent taxi and hire car services , the major clubs have courtesy buses that will collect you from your accommodation and return you to it and most tours have courtesy pick up from your accommodation.

Hervey Bay is definitely focused on providing you with the best tourist experience so visit us for a holiday you will never forget.

Need more information what Hervey Bay has to offer?
Call us on (07) 41 289800 or (07) 41 253 287 today and let us take the hassles out of your holiday.

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Location Hervey Bay … the city … is located on the sub-tropical Queensland coast just 3.5 hours north of Brisbane and within sight of the world famous Fraser Island and is a combination of what was once four small villages. Hervey Bay is one ...

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