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Before you go
Your trip to Hervey Bay.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Hervey Bay – Queensland Destination K'gari and Hervey Bay about 290 km from Brisbane
How to get there
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Aeroporto de Hervey Bay (HVB) Hervey Bay · 6 km
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River Heads (balsas para K'gari) 20 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) receives flights from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. By car it is about 290 km from Brisbane via the Bruce Highway, roughly a three-and-a-half-hour drive; regular buses also cover the route.
How many days
Two or three days: one for the whales (in season), one for K'gari on a full-day tour, and half a day for the Esplanade and the pier.
When to go
From July to October for the humpback whales. Spring and autumn usually have mild days; summer is hot and humid.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Not essential: whale and K'gari tours do pick-ups from accommodations, and local buses run along the Esplanade. A car helps for River Heads and to explore the coast.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Hervey Bay
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Morning
Whale-watching boat
In season, leave early from the Urangan marina on a half-day tour to see humpback whales in the bay.
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Afternoon
Urangan Pier
Walk along Urangan Pier, over the bay’s water, and continue along the Esplanade to the beaches of Torquay and Scarness.
2 days in Hervey Bay
Day 2
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All day
K'gari
Take a full-day tour to the island, with Lake McKenzie, the Central Station forest and 75 Mile Beach to Eli Creek and the Maheno shipwreck.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Does Hervey Bay have beaches for swimming?
Yes. The bay’s beaches, sheltered by the island, generally have calm, shallow water, and some have patrolled swimming areas.
Where do the ferries to K'gari depart from in Hervey Bay?
From River Heads, south of the town, with vehicle and passenger ferries to the island.
Is Hervey Bay good for whale watching?
Yes. From July to October humpback whales typically stop in the bay with their calves, and in 2019 the city was recognized as the world’s first Whale Heritage Site.
How many days should you stay in Hervey Bay?
Two or three: one for the whales (in season) and one for K'gari.