Hervey Bay travel guide
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You're Going to Love Hervey Bay
Hervey Bay is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hervey Bay has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Hervey Bay
Tours
Art & Performing Arts
Other activities
Where to Eat in Hervey Bay
If you’re looking for affordable options, Banksia Seafood and Grill (4/381 The Charlton Esplanade, Torquay) and Aquavue Cafe Restaurant (415A Charlton Esplanade) are great picks.
When to visit Hervey Bay
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hervey Bay in January, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 14 °C, with an average temperature of 17 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 171 mm. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Hervey Bay, with an average rainfall of 52 mm.
How to Get to Hervey Bay
Plane
When flying to Hervey Bay, you’ll arrive at Hervey Bay (HVB), which is located 12 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Hervey Bay departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 45m.
Car
Another option to get to Hervey Bay is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 244 km from Hervey Bay. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.
Airlines serving Hervey Bay
Where to stay in Hervey Bay
Average rates range from around $143 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $234 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hervey Bay Flashpackers and Hervey Bay Motel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hervey Bay
Most booked hotels in Hervey Bay
Hiring a car in Hervey Bay
Hiring a car in Hervey Bay costs $79 per day, on average, or $238 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Hervey Bay.
Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Hervey Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.17 and $28.23. The most frequently booked car type in Hervey Bay is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.