Point Vernon Travel Guide
Hervey Bay
Visit Point Vernon
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.
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.
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.
Shelly Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Shelly Beach during your trip to Hervey Bay? Stroll along the marina in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Hervey Bay: Sunset Cruise to Great Sandy Marine Park
2 Day PINK4WD Tagalong Tour - K'gari/Fraser Island
From Hervey Bay: K'gari Getaway Three-day 4WD Coach Tour
Fraser Experience Shared Full Day Guided Tour
3 Day PINK4WD Tagalong Tour - K'gari/Fraser Island
Half Day Private Skippered Charter Onboard K'gari Breeze
Top hotels in Point Vernon
Mantra Hervey Bay
Pool closed. Zero WiFi in our room. Room has not been updated in decades.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Nightcap at Kondari Resort
Friendly staff and clean room.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa
Kingfisher Bay Resort
All good
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Ramada Hervey Bay
Small and bijou. Short walk to the front and the marina shops/restaurants. Gentlemen, at the reception, very helpful.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Beach Motel Hervey Bay
Room was very clean and staff were very obliging
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Point Vernon
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.
Pialba
Pialba is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like WetSide Water Education Park and Hervey Bay Golf and Country Club.
Urraween
Travellers like the spas in Urraween, and Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
Dundowran Beach
While Dundowran Beach isn't home to many top sights, Toogoom Beach and WetSide Water Education Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
