Best places: Things to dos in Hervey Bay, Australia

Historic pier once used for cargo transfer, now popular for fishing & scenic views.

Living history village with 21 old buildings, a vast artifact collection & weekly demonstrations.

Oceanfront aquatic center providing waterslides, a splash pad, wave machine & a casual eatery.

👍👍 A little bit limited for younger kids, but great for slightly older kids or adults alike. The climbing frame was really quite tall, and there's a height recommendation for kids who want to climb this and go down one of the tree large slides. Otherwise, there's a sandpit with diggers, swings, small c...

Relaxed botanical gardens offering bird & wildlife viewing, plus an orchid house & a small pond.

This waterfront public lawn surrounded by trees is a popular spot for gatherings & events.

👍👍 Lovely spot on a nice beach. Calm water.

Seafront park offering children's play equipment, covered picnic tables & beach access.

Many of the area's tropical fish can be seen up close at this compact family aquarium.

👍👍 Great small market with lovely stall holders & interesting and unique items for sale. food, drinks & handcrafts for sale, most made by the local people. Very tropical feel right in front of the jetty in a spacious & open park. Gluten free items available here. Dogs allowed.

This gallery at Fraser Coast Cultural Centre offers works by regional artists & touring exhibitions.

Park offering access to a sandy beach, kids' play equipment & a picnic area with BBQ grills.

This 800-metre-long beach is a popular destination for surfers & also offers swimming & fishing.

👍👍 Great place. Shady, dog friendly, lovely playground.

👍👍 I'm convinced....Small boat equals closer encounter with the whales ! We could have reached out and touched them but no one did ! Fantastic day ! Whales diving under the boat, gentle giants, absolutely thrilling. 3hrs more than adequate because whales spotted quickly. Boat safe, stable, spacious ev...

👍👍 This is probably one of the best sunset spot, the sun goes down right in the sea, very few places like this on east coast!

👍👍 Opposite the beach set back off the road with good parking in the service road in front.The park is amongst fig trees an is well sheltered from the sun.There is a small walking track around the park that allows to see the local al flying fox community. The seatting is undercover which could hold abo...

👍👍 One of the best Australian War Memorials I have seen. Accolades to Hervey Bay RSL and all others involved...Lest we forget...