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.
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.
Things to do
Milbi Sunset Cruise with Champagne and Prawns
2 Day PINK4WD Tagalong Tour - K'gari/Fraser Island
Fraser Experience Shared Full Day Guided Tour
K'gari Three-Day Getaway Tour departing Hervey Bay
K'gari Three-Day Getaway Tour + ILLUMINA light show departing Hervey Bay
K'gari Four-Day Experience Tour + ILLUMINA light show departing Hervey Bay
Top hotels in Pialba
Comfort Inn on Main Hervey Bay
Clean, comfy beds, close to shops, RSL close by and does amazing dinners. Nice place to stay.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Beachside Motor Inn
Neat and tidy apartment for my family of 5 for a quick overnight stop. The apartment was modern and looked to have been recently upgraded. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Best Western Ambassador Motor Lodge
Nicely renovated rooms Friendly staff
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Main Street Motel
Large room, very clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Duk 'n' Willa Beach Cottage
As usual (we've stayed at 'The Duk' many times now), we had a lovely 2 weeks at the Duk 'n' Willa cottage. Even with incredibly wet weather (we had 4 days without rain/showers in the 2 weeks we were there!) we still managed to have a great time and fitted in kayaking, fishing and lots of great beach ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2025
Walk To The Beach in Pialba
Other neighbourhoods around Pialba
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.
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.
Point Vernon
Travellers like the restaurants in Point Vernon, and Gables Point Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
