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Imagine you’re sipping a cold Victoria Bitter on a beautiful beach while sea creatures like humpback whales play in the waters nearby. If you think that sounds pretty darn good, then a holiday to Hervey Bay needs to happen immediately. Whether you’re looking for cheap flights, hotels, or have a few more questions, we’ll take care of you.

What beaches are in Hervey Bay?

Hervey Bay is beautiful city 290 miles north of Brisbane that’s a beachgoers dream. Throw on some suntan lotion and bronze your buns at some of the area’s best beaches, like Dundowran Beach, Toogoom, and Torquay Beach. Be sure to keep an eye out for breaching humpback whales that are known to inhabit the waters just offshore. Hervey Bay beaches definitely won’t disappoint.

How long does it take to get to Rockhampton from Hervey Bay?

If you’re looking to escape up the coast for a few hours or even a few days, Rockhampton hotels are 382 km north of Hervey Bay. Driving time from Hervey Bay to Rockhampton is around 4 and a half hours. On the way, stop off in Gladstone to check out their maritime museum and the HMAS Gladstone II.

Where are the markets in Hervey Bay?

If you want to shop ‘til you drop, you’ve got to check out the Hervey Bay markets. The Torquay Beachside Markets are held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month; to shop while the sun sets, make your way to the Marina Twilight Markets at Hervey Bay Marina and sample some local fare. There’s also the Nikenbah Markets at the Hervey Bay Animal Refuge, where you’ll find arts and crafts, local produce, and more.

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Hervey Bay on the Queensland coast is a paradise for beach lovers. The calm sandy beaches offer safe swimming all year round. Fishing and boating are popular pastimes, and you will have the opportunity to try many water sports. In winter, whale watching in Platypus Bay just north of town is the most popular tourist activity. Hervey Bay is also the best launching pad to access Fraser Island, a World Heritage Site appearing on many bucket lists. On rainy days, visit Reefworld Aquarium or the Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere, and learn all about the fantastic Fraser Coast marine life. After a day on the water or discovering the city’s attractions, don’t forget to check out the attractive cafés along the foreshore, where you can dine al fresco with a view of the water.

Hotels and Accommodation

Many of the best Hervey Bay hotels, motels, and resorts are located along the shore between the suburbs Scarness and Urangan. Here you can also find cheap hostels and campground cabins, cosy bed and breakfasts, and stylish apartments, many of them pet-friendly. Rest assured that Hervey Bay accommodation caters to all tastes and budgets.

Getting there

Hervey Bay is located 290 km north of Brisbane. There are a number of transport options for reaching your holiday destination. Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) is serviced by QantasLink and Virgin Australia and offers daily flights to Brisbane. Bus and rail services connect it with Brisbane and Cairns. By car it’s an easy 3.5 hours’ drive along Bruce Highway.

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