Pialba Travel Guide

Hervey Bay

Photo by David Watson
Photo by David Watson

Popular places to visit

Urangan

Esplanade

4.5/5(14 reviews)

Stroll along the scenic shorefront, check out the historic wooden pier or dine out in style on the esplanade of this tranquil coastal suburb.

Esplanade
Urangan

Urangan Pier

4/5(10 reviews)

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.

Urangan Pier
Great Sandy Straits Marina

Great Sandy Straits Marina

5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Great Sandy Straits Marina
Hervey Bay Botanic Garden

Hervey Bay Botanic Garden

4.5/5(4 reviews)

A green oasis full of colourful flowers, shady trees and thousands of orchids awaits at these expertly maintained gardens in Hervey Bay.

Hervey Bay Botanic Garden
Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum

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.

Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum

Hervey Bay Golf and Country Club

Play a round of golf at Hervey Bay Golf and Country Club and enjoy other activities in Hervey Bay such as boating. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Hervey Bay Golf and Country Club

Things to do

3 Day PINK4WD Tagalong Tour - K'gari/Fraser Island

3 Day PINK4WD Tagalong Tour - K'gari/Fraser Island

฿13,727
per adult
3 Day PINK4WD Tagalong Tour - K'gari/Fraser Island
2 Day PINK4WD Tagalong Tour - K'gari/Fraser Island

2 Day PINK4WD Tagalong Tour - K'gari/Fraser Island

฿11,615
per adult
2 Day PINK4WD Tagalong Tour - K'gari/Fraser Island
Hervey Bay and Fraser Coast Sunset Cruise

Hervey Bay and Fraser Coast Sunset Cruise

฿1,668
per adult
Hervey Bay and Fraser Coast Sunset Cruise
Hervey Bay Sunset from the Island

Milbi Sunset Cruise with Champagne and Prawns

฿1,880
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Milbi Sunset Cruise with Champagne and Prawns
Hervey Bay and Fraser Coast Sunset Cruise

Hervey Bay and Fraser Coast Sunset Cruise

฿1,665
per adult
Hervey Bay and Fraser Coast Sunset Cruise
Hervey Bay Sunset from the Island

Milbi Sunset Cruise with Champagne and Prawns

฿1,873
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Milbi Sunset Cruise with Champagne and Prawns
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Top hotels in Pialba

Comfort Inn on Main Hervey Bay

Comfort Inn on Main Hervey Bay

3.5 out of 5
66-68 Main St, Pialba, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,016 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿3,016
฿3,317 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (389 reviews)
"We had a great stay. Friendly staff, clean room. The room could use a freshen up but had a lovely bathroom. Great value for its price."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Comfort Inn on Main Hervey Bay
Beachside Motor Inn

Beachside Motor Inn

3 out of 5
298 Charlton Esplanade, Pialba, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,155 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿3,155
฿3,471 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (468 reviews)
"Near to the beach, comfortable bed, hot shower, had all that I needed for a few nights stay. Helpful staff."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Beachside Motor Inn
Best Western Ambassador Motor Lodge

Best Western Ambassador Motor Lodge

3.5 out of 5
296 Esplanade, Pialba, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,307 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿3,307
฿3,637 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (370 reviews)
Great Room
"Great room , spacious , tidy , quiet , modern and clean . Unfortunately the room was not made up on the weekend and only the bins were emptied"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Best Western Ambassador Motor Lodge
Main Street Motel

Main Street Motel

3.5 out of 5
44 Main Street, Pialba, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (325 reviews)
"Continental breakfast was most welcome and filling. The bed was a trifle hard for us, but that is a personal thing."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

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Main Street Motel
Mantra Hervey Bay

Mantra Hervey Bay

4 out of 5
Buccaneer Drive, Urangan, QLD
The price is ฿4,859 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
฿4,859
฿4,859 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Very convenient for booking tours, bus service, dining out, lovely walking tracks"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Mantra Hervey Bay
McNevin's Maryborough Motel

McNevin's Maryborough Motel

4 out of 5
188 John Street, Maryborough, QLD
The price is ฿2,995 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
฿2,995
฿3,294 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Maryborough. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (545 reviews)
Renewed!
"We have stayed at McNevin's Maryborough many times, especially during the times when the Music Conference was being held in the city. We knew it as a solid establishment that had seen the impact of much use. Not so now! The unit we were in overlooked the pool from a balcony and it had been renovated ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

McNevin's Maryborough Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Pialba

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Urraween

Travellers like the spas in Urraween, and Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Urraween
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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.

Scarness
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Eli Waters

Eli Waters might not have many top sights, but Hervey Bay Golf and Country Club and Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Eli Waters
Urangan

Point Vernon

Travellers like the restaurants in Point Vernon, and Gables Point Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Point Vernon
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Kawungan

While there might not be top attractions in Kawungan, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre and Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum.

Kawungan
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Torquay

Torquay is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Shelly Beach or Duggan Conservation Park.

Torquay

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