Kawungan
Hervey Bay
Popular places to visit
![Urangan showing a beach, general coastal views and swimming](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/183000/183358-Hervey-Bay-Esplanade.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 featuring general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/182000/182837-Fraser-Coast.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/518000/518229-great-sandy-straits-marina.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 featuring a park and rainforest](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/183000/183146-Hervey-Bay-Botanic-Garden.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/517000/517740-hervey-bay-historical-village-museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum during your trip to Hervey Bay. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre
You can do some window-shopping at Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre during your trip to Hervey Bay. Make some time to visit the spas while you're in the area.
Things to do
![From Hervey Bay: 1/2 day K'gari Fraser Island Beach Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4580865/a8259f1a-3fe1-44e9-9f7c-8ac94b187378.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
From Hervey Bay: Half-Day K'gari Fraser Island Beach Cruise
![Full Day Skippered Charter Onboard K'gari Breeze](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48691660/c354c128-d38b-481f-baf1-b042c5ca2932.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Full Day Skippered Charter Onboard K'gari Breeze
![Hervey Bay Sunset from the Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1407912/9a0463cf-14fd-40e1-b62c-117eb2cc83d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Milbi Sunset Cruise with Champagne and Prawns
![Overnight Skippered Charter Onboard K'gari Breeze](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49167705/f4c0d603-fb7b-4c72-9965-cd851197f75a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Overnight Skippered Charter Onboard K'gari Breeze
![2 Day PINK4WD Tagalong Tour - K'gari/Fraser Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/755632/974a5332-6fb5-43d1-84cb-20bc872a3b6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
2 Day PINK4WD Tagalong Tour - K'gari/Fraser Island
Top hotels in Kawungan
![Kondari Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/119600/119532/bc4c1bb7_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2025
![Ramada Hervey Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/3000000/2994800/2994778/8f980ec9_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2025
![Mantra Hervey Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/914300/914220/f687533b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2025
![Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1700000/1695100/1695093/ec278892_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2025
![Kingfisher Bay Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4650000/4644600/4644559/c366984f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2025
![McNevin's Maryborough Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6220000/6219000/6218926/0bb530dc_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kawungan
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Wondunna
While there might not be top attractions in Wondunna, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre and Shelly Beach.
![Scarness showing general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/517000/517864-scarness.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Scarness
Visitors highly recommend Scarness for its beaches, and you can make a stop by Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum while you're in town.
![Hervey Bay is situated 300km North of Brisbane. There are lots of places to visit in ths area. Frazer Island is ahead of all. We just had a cup of tea in a beach restaurant here, on our way to Bundaberg. There were loads of bird species along the beach. They beautify this area further.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e33de9afa04ad0dae73b7f06712ddc10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Urraween
Travelers like the spas in Urraween, and Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
![Torquay featuring general coastal views and rocky coastline](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/111000/111958-Torquay.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
![Cool whale sculpture in Hervey Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a8b350f3e91000e7cc1e10fda83d0b9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
![Urangan](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/182000/182852-Fraser-Coast.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Urangan
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Urangan. A stop by Hervey Bay Botanic Garden or Shelly Beach might round out your trip.