Lying parallel to Hervey Bay on its east side is world heritage listed Fraser Island with its beautiful natural beaches, rain forests and fresh water lakes.

Cycling, restaurant dining, cinemas, beaches, clubs, shopping centres and sporting facilities cater for people of all age groups.

Hervey Bay offers an idyllic holiday environment. The fishing is great. Catch a fish from the beach, the Urangan Pier or take a day trip on a reef fishing boat.

Its reputation as the Whale Watch Capital of the World is enhanced by a pristine marine environment and expansive sheltered waters for the Humpback Whales. Hervey Bay is the ideal holiday destination where you can relax and recharge your batteries. Isn’t this what a holiday all about?!

Ways to enjoy Hervey Bay

• Spend some time in the Botanic Gardens walking through the tropical forests or beautiful gardens – why not have a picnic there? Visit the orchid conservatory.
• Drive along the tourist routes.
• Stroll through Arkarra Lagoons and feed the ducks, swans, fish and turtles – a bird watchers delight.
• Walk or jog all or part of the scenic walkway, which stretches along the entire waterfront.
• Visit the Art Gallery or the many galleries displaying local artists (check times).
• Take a walk along the Urangan Pier or try a spot of fishing.
• Visit the Hervey Bay Historical Museum & Pioneer Village (check times).
• Watch the antics of the pelicans at Point Vernon, Torquay or the boat harbour.
• Swim and enjoy a barbeque at the many spots along the Esplanade.
• Enjoy sport? Try golf, tennis, squash, ten-pin bowling, lawn bowls, croquet, horse riding.
• Swim in summer at the Aquatic Centre or during winter at the indoor pool.
• Discover historic Howard and Torbanlea.
• Stroll along the boardwalk and jetty at the harbour.
• Visit the Heritage City of Maryborough (market Thursday morning).
• Visit the many attractions Reefworld, Natureworld, Cobb & Co. Coach Tours, Susan River Homestead, M & K Model Railways.
• Have fun at Golf ‘n’ Games Waterslide, Grand Prix Go-karts, Quad Adventure's 4-wheel biking and Day/night golf driving range.
• Take a drive to beautiful Toogoom Beach and feed the pelicans from the boardwalk.
• Go for a camel ride at Toogoom Beach.
• Enjoy the many water sports in Hervey Bay e.g. kayaking, diving & jet skiing.
• Wander around historic Dayman Park Lookout.
• Visit the Hervey Bay Gem and Mineral Club (check times).
• Shop the Sunday markets –
  Cnr Kruger Court & Elizabeth Street, Urangan 2, 4 & 5 Sunday each month from 6:00am,
  Nikenbah Animal Refuge 1 & 3 Sunday from 8:00am.
• Take a day trip and explore World Heritage listed Fraser Island.
• See the largest collection of genealogical records in regional Australia.
• Discover the importance of the Butchulla tribe at the Pialba monument.
• Fly to beautiful Lady Elliot Island for a day’s snorkeling.
• Taste the difference of seafood fresh from the trawlers.
• Swim, fish, relax and enjoy a barbeque at Lenthals Dam or Wongai Waterhole.
• Visit River Heads where the Mary and Susan Rivers run into the Strait.
• Cruise the Great Sandy Straits in a houseboat.
• Skydive and feel the rush of jumping over Hervey Bay from 10,000 feet.
• Take a walk along the bush tucker trail at Korrawinga.
• Try your hand at some of the local fishing spots.
• Collect shells along the 14 kilometres of sandy beaches.
• Watch the sunrise and sunset over the water.