Hervey Bay

Hervey Bay (pronounced Harvey Bay) is a string of beachside resorts located in south east Queensland, around 5 hours drive north of Brisbane. Hervey Bay is home to many retired people. Its main attraction is an 868 meter long pier that extends into the ocean.

The town (population roughly 50,000 and growing fast) is a centre for whale watching. People flock to Hervey Bay every Whale season, which starts late July and goes through to early November. It is also a gateway to Fraser Island and the southern Great Barrier Reef.

It has fantastic weather and consequently draws 'sea-changers', backpackers and those who don't like living in houses. Its offshore protection provides beaches almost free from waves.

The large bay is formed by Fraser Island and the coast. Hervey Bay is not so much a single town, as a few seaside towns merged along the bay, Urangan, Torquay, Scarness, Pialba, and Point Vernon each have their own shopping precinct, parks and playgrounds.

The area has a mild, sub-tropical climate with an average 30 °C (86 °F) in summer and 23 °C (73 °F) in winter. The coast is predominantly affected by the south east trade winds which keep a cool breeze throughout the summer.

Hervey Bay was discovered by Captain James Cook in 1770 while he was travelling the east coast of Australia. He wrongly assumed that Fraser Island was joined to the Australian mainland and the sheltered waters behind it were a bay. The waters of the Great Sandy Strait are very shallow and he did not proceed far enough south to find the passage between Fraser Island and the coast. He named the bay "Hervey's Bay" after Lord Augustus Hervey an admiral of the Blue and the Earl of Bristol and Captain Cook's boss.

Travel to Hervey Bay

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Fly to Hervey Bay

Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) airport is around 4km from Urangan, or a few minutes drive. It is only about an hours walk, so it would be feasible if you were enthusiastic. It is certainly an easy cycle if you box your bike on the plane.

The airport is called the Fraser Coast airport, by some airlines.

• Qantaslink fly to Brisbane.
• Virgin Australia and Jetstar operate services to Sydney. Often Flights to Hervey Bay from Sydney are cheaper than Flights to Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast.
• There are also Flights to Lady Elliot Island (you could fly from the Gold Coast or Bundaberg spend a day or two, and then fly back to Hervey Bay if you wished to.

Shuttles are available from the Airport into town, or as far as Bundaberg.

Taxis from the airport into town cost $15-$20 depending on destination.

The airport has an ATM, and a cafe restaurant. The terminal buildings are air-conditioned. There is no aerobridge access to planes, and you must use the stairs.

Rent a Car or Limousine in Hervey Bay

About 3-4 hours drive north from the Sunshine Coast, and 4-5 hours drive north from Brisbane.

Take the Bruce Highway (driving north from Brisbane) until you reach the town of Gympie, where you take the road to Maryborough.

Travel by train to Hervey Bay

A coach service connects with the Brisbane to Rockhampton tilt train, that runs to Pialba and Urangan.

By bus

Coach services running north from Brisbane stop in Hervey Bay.

Get Around

Rent a Car or Limousine in Hervey Bay

Can rental facilities are easily available.Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Budget all have vehicle rental depots.

Hervey Bay Rent A Car. 5 Cunningham Street, Hervey Bay. (07) 4194 6626. Rent small, medium and large vehicles, motor scooters and bicycles. All vehicles are automatic, power steering, and have air conditioning. Short and long term rentals are available.

By taxi

Taxis are available. Call the national 131 008 taxi number for service.

By bike

There is 18km of waterfront cycleway, starting from Urangan and going to Point Vernon, and there is never a need to cycle on the Esplanade. If you want to make better time the back streets tend to be wide, flat and quiet. A bicycle is quite an ideal way to see Hervey, because with the towns spread over about 10km, it is a little far to walk, and a vehicle seems unnecessary. The two bike hire places make prices competitive.

The layout of the cycleway should inspire even the most lycra-averse to get on a bike, with possibilities of stopping for Coffee, ice-cream, a swim or a every couple of kilometers along the path.

What to See

• Explore Urangan Jetty (980m long), if only for its "pier rats" and their local dialect. A variety of fish can be seen from the Jetty, as well as many people with a line trying to catch them.

• Hervey Bay Regional Gallery | 161 Old Maryborough Road, Pialba ☎ +61 -7-4197-4210 - The exhibits are updated every six to eight weeks.

• Coral Viewing Boat Tours - View coral from a glass bottom boat. Both day and night viewing coral tours are available. Enjoy the natural beauty and also see a variety of fish.

• Burrum District Museum | ☎ +61 7 4197 4201 - A collection of natural and cultural artifacts. The emphasis is on the history of mining in the Hervey Bay region.

• Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum | 13 Zephyr Street, Scarness ☎ +61 7 4128 4804 - This museum has 19 buildings that take you on a tour of Hervey Bay's past. Also has blacksmith and woodcraft demonstrations.

• Blue Dolphin Marine Tours - ☎ +61 7 4124 9600 - Go on a dolphin boat tour to see the bottlenose dolphins and the indopacific humpback dolphins. Boat departs at 8AM from the marina.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Hervey Bay

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• Swim. Hervey Bay's has calm waters, and a range of sandy beaches.
• Cycle. The 18km bay foreshore cycleway.
• Vic Hislop's Shark Show is a display on dangerous sharks. The highlight of the museum is an eighteen foot six Great White Shark frozen in a large freezer, as well as numerous documentaries, newspaper cuttings, articles and pictures of catching and fishing sharks. Entry is $15 for adults, $12 for concessions, $7 for children, five and under free. Those expecting a display on shark conservation will be disappointed, this place is about catching them. Situated at 553 The Esplanade, Hervey Bay. You can't miss the gigantic shark mouth entry. ☎ (07) 4128 9137.

• Whale Watching Hervey Bay is the end of the line for many of the Antarctic humpback whales that migrate north annually.Although many places along the New South Wales and Queensland coast offer opportunities for whale sightings as the whales pass, this is where they stay for a while. Whales are around from August to October.

• Susan River Homestead Horse Riding - horse ride is $85 for each adult Go on a horse ride for up to 2 and a half hours. Get picked up and dropped off from Hervey Bay for $15 per person.

• Fish | Different types of fishing are offered including beach fishing, rock fishing, continental shelf fishing, and deep sea fishing. There is a great variety of fish ranging in size from garfish to marlin.

• Hervey Bay Golf Country Club | ☎ +61 7 4124-4544 - Golf at the nation club for a relaxing afternoon.

• WetSide Water Education Park | ☎ 1300 808 888 (local rate) - WetSide is supplied with recycled rainwater harvested from the city's stormwater network. The water park features hundreds of spouts and jets, fountains interactive play equipment, water slides, surfing, special play area for children under-5 called TotSide, tipping buckets, music and a giant water screen. The site also includes a coffee shop, viewing decks and boardwalks, educational displays, amenities blocks and the pay-per-use Board Rider wave machine.

• Krystal Klear Charters | $90 for adults, $50 for children Go on a boat tour to see dolphins and to snorkel. After the water activities, enjoy a barbecue lunch at Round Island. Departs in the morning and returns roughly 5 hours later.

• Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre | ☎ +61 7 4125 9722 - Swim in 2 large outdoor swimming pools.

• Hervey Bay Bowling Club | Denham Camp Road, Torquay ☎ +61 7 4128-1093 - Have fun while lawn bowling.

Halal Food & Restaurants

There are a number of Halal restaurants and take-away places situated in town and along the esplanade. You will have no difficulty finding (Thai), Italian, Chinese and Mexican restaurants.

There are kiosks, fish and chips, bakeries and cafes located near the beach.

• The Deck Restaurant & Cafe | A premier seafood restaurant open seven days a week. It also has a seafood buffet dinner on Fridays and Saturdays.

• Drovers Dog Grill | Open for dinner seven nights a week. It is a fine dining restaurant that serves both Steaks and seafood.

• Morocco’s Party Cafe | Eat at one of the trendiest places in Hervey Bay. International sports shown on big screens to create a fun atmosphere.

• Salt Café | ☎ +61 7 4124 9722 - Has delicious food and also provides a stunning ocean view.

• Sails Brasserie & Cafe | 433 Esplanade, Torquay ☎ +61 7 41255170
• Marina's by the Bay | 385 Esplanade, Torquay ☎ +61 7 4125 4522 - Open 7 days and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

• Gataker's Restaurant | The Esplanade, Point Vernon ☎ +61 7 4124 2470 Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 2PM Serves Steaks and seafood.

• Toto’s Restaurant | 2 Fraser Street, Torquay ☎ +61 7 4125 1711 - Serves a variety of Pizzas, Italian, (Turkish), Asian and seafood.

• Goody's On the Beach | 54 Moreton Street, Toogoom ☎ +61 7 4128 0227 Opening Hours: opens at 10AM Offers lunch and dinner from Wednesday through Sunday.

• Gringos Mexican Cantina | 449 Esplanade, Torquay Opening Hours: Opens at 5:30PM Open 7 days a week, is a Mexican restaurant.

• Wild Lotus Restaurant & Cafe - 433 Charlton Esplanade, Torquay ☎ +61 7 4125 3278 - An upscale restaurant that offers a selection of salads, Steaks, Pasta. seafood and desserts.

• Hoolihans Irish Restaurant & Cafe | 382 Charlton Esplanade ☎ +61 7 4194 0099 - Provides live music every Friday and Saturday night.

• The Water Front Restaurant | ☎ +61 7 4194 6733 - Exclusive waterfront dining with views of Fraser Island, Hervey Bay's calming waters and the famous Urangan pier.

Some of Hervey Bay's pubs are on the Esplanade. The Torquay Hotel, Hoolihan's, and the Beach House, all of which are across the road from the beach and perfect people-watching locations.

There are other pubs on Boat Harbour Drive.

Morocco's is as good as Hervey Bay's night-clubbing gets. Seven also exists.

Hervey Bay Boat Club is a large club near the marina and Fraser Island ferry wharf. It serves meals, and has live music country style.

• Bay Central Tavern | ☎ +61 7 4124 4111 - Enjoy food and fruit drinks at the tavern.

• Bayswater Cafe | Carries a broad list of Australian and International soft drinks, a vast list of soft drinks and a cocktail menu featuring 20 traditional and innovative cocktails. It is located inside the Bayswater Hotel and also provides live entertainment.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Hervey Bay

Hervey Bay - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Hervey Bay, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Hervey Bay. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Hervey Bay and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Hervey Bay. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Hervey Bay. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations in Hervey Bay: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Hervey Bay.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Hervey Bay: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Hervey Bay, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Hervey Bay.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Hervey Bay, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Hervey Bay, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Hervey Bay and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Hervey Bay, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Hervey Bay, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Hervey Bay without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Hervey Bay is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Hervey Bay.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Hervey Bay is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Hervey Bay, please contact:

eHalal Travel Group Hervey Bay Media: info@ehalal.io

Buy Muslim Friendly condos, Houses and Villas in Hervey Bay

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At eHalal Group, we understand the importance of meeting the unique requirements of Muslim individuals and families seeking properties that align with their cultural and religious trainings. Our extensive portfolio of Muslim-friendly properties in Hervey Bay ensures that clients have access to a diverse selection of options tailored to their needs. Whether it's a luxurious villa, a modern condominium, or a fully equipped factory, our team is dedicated to assisting clients in finding their ideal property.

For those seeking a comfortable and modern living space, our condos are an excellent choice. Starting at US$ 350,000 and these condominium units offer contemporary designs, state-of-the-art facilities, and convenient locations within Hervey Bay. Each condo is thoughtfully designed to incorporate halal-friendly features and amenities, ensuring a seamless integration of Islamic values into everyday living.

If you are looking for a more spacious option, our houses are perfect for you. Starting at US$ 650,000, our houses provide ample living space, privacy, and a range of customizable features to meet your specific requirements. These houses are located in well-established neighborhoods in Hervey Bay, offering a harmonious balance between modern living and Islamic values.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

There are many apartments for rent along the esplanade. The esplanade is a road that runs along the waterfront, but there are no buildings on the ocean side of the road.All the apartments, motels, etc. look over the road, and then a park, and then the water. You have to cross the road to the beach.

• Grange Resort | Urangan - Offers 2 to 3 bedroom villas located within a tropical landscape. It has privacy and is ideal for families on vacation.

There are numerous backpacker's hostels in the Bay.

• Palace Adventures - Palace Backpackers Hostel - 184 Torquay Road, Scarness 1800 063 168 - Located near food shops and the beach, and recreational centres. Hostel has a swimming swimmingpool and entertainment room.

• Colonial Village YHA - The hostel is surrounded by tropical gardens and has a large swimmingpool and spa, bistro, bar, internet lounge, tennis & basketball courts and tour booking service. Complimentary breakfast for backpackers.

The resort tag on the end of the names of hotels and motels in Hervey Bay can be misleading. It seems a small backyard swimming swimmingpool is all that is required for a fairly standard motor inn to call itself a resort. Check the facilities carefully, so you know what you are in for.

• Beachside Motor Inn Hervey Bay - on the Esplanade in Pialba opposite the beach ☎ +61 7 4124 1999
• Shelly Bay Resort | on the Esplanade - (Thai) restaurant on the premises.

• Playa Concha Motor Inn | on the Esplanade - Spanish restaurant on the premises.

Luxury

• Breakfree Apartments - ☎ 1300 987 602 (local rate) 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments

• Mantra Harvey Bay - One of the Pepper's chain of resorts is on the Esplanade. Fancy! Has three bedroom apartments consisting of a hotel room + 2 bedroom adjoining.

Stay safe

The town may have a relaxed feel to it and is considered safe. There has been a growing (albeit minor) drugs problem, but shouldn't impact your visit.

Travel Next

• Lady Elliot Island is a 30 minutes flight.
• Go and see Fraser Island (considered the world's largest sand island). Ferry services make the short trip regularly from the boat harbour. You can do a day-trip, or stay longer. Some combine the trip with whale watching.

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