Eli Waters Travel Guide
Hervey Bay
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Milbi Sunset Cruise with Champagne and Prawns
Hervey Bay: Sunset Cruise to Great Sandy Marine Park
K'gari Three-Day Getaway Tour departing Hervey Bay
2 Day PINK4WD Tagalong Tour - K'gari/Fraser Island
Fraser Experience Shared Full Day Guided Tour
Top hotels in Eli Waters
Bay Hideaway Resort
"Clean and tidy value for money happy with check in and overall stay"
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Mantra Hervey Bay
"Comfortable stay. Would be good if toothbrush in rooms As I forgot mine"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Nightcap at Kondari Resort
"Great place to stay Comfortable"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Ramada Hervey Bay
"Staff are very helpful and friendly. Amazing pool. The best rooms are the apartments overlooking the pool. My last room was ocean view, looking down the street with the ocean in the background. it was a little too noisy, not because of the traffic, the room was near the air conditioner main motor, ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
McNevin's Maryborough Motel
"Comfortable bed. Water hot. Wasn’t there much - just to shower and sleep."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
The Beach Motel Hervey Bay
Other neighbourhoods around Eli Waters
Point Vernon
Travellers like the restaurants in Point Vernon, and Gables Point Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Pialba
Pialba is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hervey Bay Golf and Country Club and WetSide Water Education Park.
Urraween
Travellers like the spas in Urraween, and Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Dundowran
Though Dundowran may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hervey Bay Golf and Country Club and Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre.
Dundowran Beach
While Dundowran Beach isn't home to many top sights, Toogoom Beach and Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
