Ways To Enjoy Hervey Bay

This list of suggested activities has been compiled by Tourism Hervey Bay as a small sample of the many attractions in Hervey Bay.

• Spend some time in the Botanic Gardens and Orchid House, walk through the tropical forests or beautiful gardens - why not take a picnic?
• Take a drive along  Tourist Drive 12.
• Stroll through Arkarra Lagoons at Dundowran - a bird watchers delight. See the resident ducks, swans, fish, eels and turtles.
• Cycle, walk or jog all or part of the scenic  Bike path/Walkway which stretches along the entire waterfront from Urangan to Point Vernon.
• Visit the Hervey Bay Regional  Gallery or the many galleries displaying the work of local artists.
• Take a walk along the Urangan Pier or try a spot of fishing.
• Visit the Hervey Bay Historic Museum & Pioneer Village.
• Watch the antics of the pelicans at Point Vernon, Torquay or the Urangan Boat Harbour.
• Swim and enjoy a barbeque at the many picnic spots along the Esplanade.
• Enjoy sport? Try golf, tennis, squash, ten-pin bowling, lawn bowls, croquet, or horse riding.
• Swim or do aqua aerobics all year round at the Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre - 50 metre pool, 25 metre heated outdoor pool, wading pool and indoor Learn to Swim pool. Take a BBQ lunch and enjoy the shaded picnic areas.
• Discover historic Howard and Torbanlea.
• See the largest collection of genealogical records in regional Australia.
• Discover the importance of the Butchulla Tribe at the Pialba monument.
• Taste the difference of seafood fresh from the trawlers.
• Swim, fish, relax and enjoy a barbeque at Lenthall's Dam or Wongi Waterholes.
• Visit River Heads where the Mary and Susan Rivers run into the Great Sandy Strait.
• Cruise the Great Sandy Strait 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.
• Watch the Sunrise and Sunset over the waters of Hervey Bay.
• Dine at one of the great restaurants or cafes dotted throughout the area - or visit our great licensed clubs - some have complimentary pick-ups - ring and check.
• Visit the heritage city of Maryborough (market Thursday morning).
• Visit the many attractions available for families - aquarium, horse riding, model railway, historic museum.
• Have fun at the Climbing Wall, Waterslide, Mini Golf or Go Karts.
• Take a drive to beautiful Toogoom Beach and Burrum Heads.
• Enjoy the many Water Sports in Hervey Bay - safe swimming all year, wind surfing, kayaking, diving, sailing & jet skiing.
• Wander around historic Dayman Park Lookout and enjoy the view over Fraser Island.
• Shop the Sunday markets – Urangan 2nd, 4th & 5th Sunday each month from 6:00am; Nikenbah Animal Refuge 1st & 3rd Sunday from 8:00am; Howard 1st Saturday; and Burrum Heads 2nd Saturday each month.
• Take a day trip and explore World Heritage listed Fraser Island or Lady Elliot Island.
• Take a Scenic Flight over the Bay and Fraser Island.

Hervey Bay - Perfect by Nature