Maria’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
If you're flying in to Hervey Bay, stop at the Visitor's Centre in the airport and check out what is happening in the Bay while you're here.
11 locals recommend
IGA Hervey Bay Airport
Don Adams DriveIf you're flying in to Hervey Bay, stop at the Visitor's Centre in the airport and check out what is happening in the Bay while you're here.
Fraser Island
Must visit if you're in the Bay.
Whale watching is a must during July-November. Did you know that Hervey Bay is the world's first whale heritage site?
21 locals recommend
Hervey Bay Marina
17 Buccaneer DrWhale watching is a must during July-November. Did you know that Hervey Bay is the world's first whale heritage site?
Whale watching is a must during July-November. Did you know that Hervey Bay is the world's first whale heritage site?
6 locals recommend
Whalesong Cruises, Hervey Bay
Buccaneer DriveWhale watching is a must during July-November. Did you know that Hervey Bay is the world's first whale heritage site?
Love this place! There is so much to see and appreciate of yesteryear. Allow a good hour or two.
16 locals recommend
Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum
13 Zephyr StLove this place! There is so much to see and appreciate of yesteryear. Allow a good hour or two.
Wetside Water Park
267 EsplanadeBest place for the kids. You'll be their hero for life.
You haven't been to Hervey Bay if you've not walked the Urangan Pier. It's a great thing to do at any time of the day.
Visit the markets while you're there.
Pier Park Family Market is on every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, from 7am – 2pm, in Pier Park
Torquay Beachside Market is on every 2nd and 4th Saturday, from 8am – 1pm, Torquay Esplanade
Nikenbah Market is on every 1st and 3rd Sunday, from 6am – 12pm, Nikenbah-Dundowran Road
Creative Showcase Artisan Market is on every 3rd Sunday at the Hervey Bay Community Centre
Koala Market is on every 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday of the month, from 6am – 12pm at Kruger Court
Maryborough Heritage City Markets is on every Thursday from 8am – 1:30pm at Adelaide and Ellena Streets
19 locals recommend
Urangan Pier Park Community Markets
8 Pilot StYou haven't been to Hervey Bay if you've not walked the Urangan Pier. It's a great thing to do at any time of the day.
Visit the markets while you're there.
Pier Park Family Market is on every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, from 7am – 2pm, in Pier Park
Torquay Beachside Market is on every 2nd and 4th Saturday, from 8am – 1pm, Torquay Esplanade
Nikenbah Market is on every 1st and 3rd Sunday, from 6am – 12pm, Nikenbah-Dundowran Road
Creative Showcase Artisan Market is on every 3rd Sunday at the Hervey Bay Community Centre
Koala Market is on every 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday of the month, from 6am – 12pm at Kruger Court
Maryborough Heritage City Markets is on every Thursday from 8am – 1:30pm at Adelaide and Ellena Streets
This is a lovely place if you want a quiet, reflective few hours to soak up the beautiful gardens. Visit the orchard house and get a cup of coffee/tea for around $5.
43 locals recommend
Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens
62-105 Elizabeth StThis is a lovely place if you want a quiet, reflective few hours to soak up the beautiful gardens. Visit the orchard house and get a cup of coffee/tea for around $5.
Urangan Pier Park Community Markets
8 Pilot StFood scene
Awesome food. Great hospitality. Best home made cakes.
Do yourself a favour and just go.
12 locals recommend
Salty Squid Licensed Seafood Bistro
67 Moreton StAwesome food. Great hospitality. Best home made cakes.
Do yourself a favour and just go.
Toogoom Beach Convenience Store
6 Jeppesen RdStop-over for old fashioned food and snacks.
My favourite at the Bay. Great food and hospitality. Located right on the beach. What a great way to spend a day.
62 locals recommend
Enzo's on the Beach
351a EsplanadeMy favourite at the Bay. Great food and hospitality. Located right on the beach. What a great way to spend a day.
Beautiful gardens, fantastic food and hospitality. Really like this place, so peaceful and relaxing. I can easily spend a few hours here.
20 locals recommend
Arkarra Gardens Café Restaurant
34 Panorama DrBeautiful gardens, fantastic food and hospitality. Really like this place, so peaceful and relaxing. I can easily spend a few hours here.
Book a table for dinner - this place gets super busy in peak holiday periods.
46 locals recommend
The Beach House Hotel
344 EsplanadeBook a table for dinner - this place gets super busy in peak holiday periods.
Torquay Hotel Hervey Bay
421 EsplanadeGreat pub with good food and coldest of beers
One of our favourites. Great food and atmosphere. Families love this tavern too.
9 locals recommend
Bay Central Tavern
155 Boat Harbour DrOne of our favourites. Great food and atmosphere. Families love this tavern too.
Good food, good vibes, good view.
Great music on the weekends.
Must go.
29 locals recommend
Goodys On The Beach
54 Moreton StGood food, good vibes, good view.
Great music on the weekends.
Must go.
The Bayswater hotel
569 EsplanadeAnother great restaurant along The Esplanade in Hervey Bay.
China Pearl Restaurant
38 Torquay RdOur favourite Chinese restaurant.
Shopping
Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre
6 Central AveMajor shopping centre
Closest shopping centre to Toogoom for groceries and essential items.
10 locals recommend
Eli Waters Shopping Centre
Maryborough Hervey Bay RoadClosest shopping centre to Toogoom for groceries and essential items.
FoodWorks
7 Karraschs RdYou'll find essential groceries here.
Pialba Place Shopping Centre
Old Maryborough RoadAnother great shopping centre