Hervey Bay Attractions

What do you fancy today? At Bayaroma, a charming cafe on the Esplanade across from beautiful Torquay beach, prepare to be surprised by their vast array of delicious foods and drinks along with their happy and attentive service. They are popular amongst the locals and tourists alike and strive to give their terrific customers a wonderful casual dining experience each time you visit.

Hervey Bay and its environs offer abundant and diverse birdwatching opportunities with over 250 species identified.

Locally owned and operated by a Hervey Bay family for 11 years, this once quaint cafe by the sea, Cafe Balaena has flourished into one of the hottest spots in Hervey Bay.

Situated directly across from Hervey Bay

Located on the Esplanade, Coast enjoys views across the calm waters of Hervey Bay. Relax with ocean breezes on the Front Deck Atrium Bar or Dining Room.

Craignish Country Club Golf course is all social golf so people can enjoy their game more without member competitions. They allow drinking on the golf course provided all alcohol is purchased on premises, (bringing alcohol onto the premises will be confiscated and imposes fines and liquor accord).

Creations at the Harbour is the ideal place to come to buy locally handmade original gifts created by Wide Bay Artisans.

Step away from the hustle and bustle of Hervey Bay

Gatakers Landing Restaurant is located right on the waterfront in a beautiful garden setting where you can watch the sun set over the water, an experience unique to the East Coast. They are open for morning tea, lunch and dinner, Sunday to Tuesday and specialise in seafood and steak, while also catering for all lovers of chicken, pork and pasta. Children are always welcome and a children's menu is available. It is a stunning location for weddings, birthdays and functions.

Located at Torquay, the Golf 'n' Games Waterslide is a place where families can come and enjoy the facilities for almost the whole day - with a mini golf course where budding golfers can test their golfing ability and a giant waterslide which will keep the children (and young at heart adults) amused for hours. The venue is surrounded by lawn and trees providing plenty of shade during the warm summer days. Golf and Games will provide for children's birthday parties, special events such as Christmas and much more.

Absolute harbourside, newly refurbished Club featuring The Coffee Shop and Sinbad's restaurant with views and menu to die for. Open for lunch and dinner seven days. Catering functions from three to three hundred.

The Hervey Bay Boat Club on the Urangan Harbour and Marina overlooks the Fraser Coast

Established in 1990, the 650 metre Hervey Bay Go Kart Track is self drive from nine to 90 years. Tandem karts are available so Mum or Dad can take the younger ones for a ride. This is an activity the whole family can enjoy. There is a viewing platform for observation and photo opportunities and drinks, chips and a barbecue is available so you can stay all day long. Group bookings and private functions are catered for although a booking is essential.

The Hervey Bay Golf and Country Club boasts fabulous facilities for members and guests alike, with the native setting of the challenging 18-hole championship course, its well bunkered greens and excellent practice area. The well appointed clubhouse, has Caddies Coffee Shop, Out The Rough Restaurant / Bistro, 35 of the latest Gaming Machines, Keno, Sid Howards Sports Bar, Bottle-Shop, Fairways Function Area and the Green View Deck area.

The Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum features 20 historical buildings housing over 8,000 exhibits from the Fraser Coast and Wide Bay area; these exhibits include a fully-furnished slab cottage, built in 1898, the Goodwood Railway Station, the first Dundowran Hall, the original Dundowran State School, a fully equipped blacksmith shop, cane harvesting machinery, horse drawn buggies shed, restored IHC three horse power engine, petrol driven washing machine, school and music room, and Hervey Bay's original Methodist Church, built in 1901, and now available for weddings.

Pavilion By The Pier is a casual and relaxed atmosphere where you can overlook the calm waters of Hervey Bay, the Urangan pier and the heritage listed Fraser Island. Enjoy a low key, quality outdoor dining experience by day, and a romantic candle lit a la carte dinner by night. Their menu is influenced by local fresh produce grown and caught here on the Fraser Coast.

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Join the Pier Restaurant memorable evening at Hervey Bay's premier dining spot with a national award winning chef. The Pier Restaurant's cocktail lounge is the perfect place to experience the best food and service available. They pride themselves on using only the best quality ingredients, including Meat Standards Australia (MSA) graded steaks, fresh local produce and fresh local seafood delivered daily. A full a la carte menu is offered, all desserts are made on the premises. They have a lovely soft ambient decor and live entertainment every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night.

Explore 'Roy Rufus' in Hervey Bay, the largest artificial reef in the southern hemisphere created through the sinking of old ships, concrete blocks and car bodies since 1968. Located off the coast between Hervey Bay & Fraser Island, the reef is home to masses of fish such as gropers, coral trout, kingfish and scorpionfish that congregate amongst the wreckage. Other marine life observed on the reef include, wobbegongs, sea snakes, turtles and the occasional dugong.

Ideally situated within Peppers Pier Resort and Spa. Salt Cafe is an oasis on Hervey Bay's bustling esplanade and boasts some of the best ocean views available in the Bay. Combine this beachfront location, add superb food, friendly service and the best coffee, all at great value prices and you have Salt Cafe.

Salty Squid is a cafe down near the Toogoom beach, great ambiance dinning in or you can takeaway to the park or beach to enjoy the surrounds.

Spa Botanica winner of the Prestigious Tourism awards for Excellence for 2009 and 2010 is a haven of luxurious comfort, offering the ultimate in therapeutic relaxation and holistic health.

Stockland Hervey Bay was acquired by Stockland in April 2011. The centre's major retailers consists of Target, Supa IGA and a free standing Sam

The Bayswater is known as the regions Premier venue and it

The Homestead Wakepark is here to give you a great time out on the water! Wakeboarding, wakeskating, kneeboarding, skurfing and more. Come with your mates and use their barbecue facilities, plenty of shade and parking, it's a great day out for the whole family! Easy to learn, from beginners to pros - they cater for all skill levels of wakeboarding. Complete with instructors, they have some great kicker and slider challenges for the more advanced. All equipment is provided.

Villa Cavour is a modern bed and breakfast and cooking school located on the Point Vernon promontory at Hervey Bay. Villa Cavour offer great accommodation and gourmet cooking class packages, or you can contact them to tailor a package to your requirements.

WetSide is a fun, free, eco-friendly attraction where residents and tourists can learn about water and its sustainable use.

From mid July to early November, Hervey Bay has become famous as the playground of the majestic humpback whales on their return to the Antarctic.

Enjoy the Fraser Coasts best dining experience at Wild Lotus Restaurant and Bar. They specialise in fresh and healthy modern Australian and International cuisine, Australian 'bush tucker', Hervey Bay favourites, and desserts, creating the perfect blend of sensational food and fantastic customer service. The menu comprises a great selection of entrees, starters, salads, steaks, pastas and seafood plus a range of vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free options.

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