Kawungan Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Esplanade
Stroll along the scenic shorefront, check out the historic wooden pier or dine out in style on the esplanade of this tranquil coastal suburb.
Urangan Pier
Stroll out to sea, drop a line in with the locals or just admire the views from this iconic and photogenic pier with views of Fraser Island.
Great Sandy Straits Marina
Explore the waterfront of Great Sandy Straits Marina and enjoy other activities such as boating in Hervey Bay. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its charming cafes.
Hervey Bay Botanic Garden
A green oasis full of colourful flowers, shady trees and thousands of orchids awaits at these expertly maintained gardens in Hervey Bay.
Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum during your trip to Hervey Bay. Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre during your visit to Hervey Bay. Make some time to visit the spas while you're in the area.
Activities
K'gari Three-Day Getaway Tour departing Hervey Bay
K'gari Three-Day Getaway Tour + ILLUMINA light show departing Hervey Bay
K'gari Four-Day Experience Tour + ILLUMINA light show departing Hervey Bay
K'gari Four-Day Experience Tour departing Hervey Bay
K'gari Five-Day Ultimate Tour departing Hervey Bay
Our pick of the best Kawungan Hotel Deals
Mantra Hervey Bay
Good room with view of harbour from balcony . All amenities in the room that you need
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Nightcap at Kondari Resort
Great accomodation, easy parking and fantastic location
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Kingfisher Bay Resort
Wonderful place on a fabulous island. Pretty much everything about K’gari and the Kingfisger Bay resort were first class. Food and beverage offer was varied and considering they have a captive audience was great value. Rooms were good and in good order. Views and activities brilliant.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa
The rooms need USB power points
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Ramada Hervey Bay
clean rooms
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
The Beach Motel Hervey Bay
Staff were very friendly, room was clean, large and had everything you need. Short walk across the road to a great family beach.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kawungan
Wondunna
While there might not be top attractions in Wondunna, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre and Shelly Beach.
Scarness
Scarness is popular for its pristine beaches, and you might make a stop by Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum, a top place to visit in the area.
Urraween
Travellers like the spas in Urraween, and Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Torquay
Torquay is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Shelly Beach or Duggan Conservation Park.
Pialba
Pialba is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hervey Bay Golf and Country Club and Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere.
Urangan
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Urangan. A stop by Hervey Bay Botanic Garden or Shelly Beach might round out your trip.
