Title: Pialba Travel Guide: Best of Pialba, Hervey Bay Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Pialba](https://expedia.co.uk/Pialba-Hervey-Bay-Hotels.0-n6131542-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Pialba Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Pialba.d6131542.Car-Hire-Guide)[Pialba Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Pialba.d6131542.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Pialba Travel Guide ## Hervey Bay ![Urangan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610170/0ed52217-03c5-4707-bf3e-74d859787e66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Urangan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610170/0ed52217-03c5-4707-bf3e-74d859787e66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Urangan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610170/7cfdb99b-f6ec-45c8-a4ca-69a7b68425a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Urangan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610170/d39be4f9-9d61-4aa3-9298-5264e2c3db00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Urangan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610170/aa4ae38c-0950-43db-85d4-b4d0a2b7d388.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Pialba Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Hervey Bay travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Hervey-Bay.dx6053026) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Urangan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610170/aa4ae38c-0950-43db-85d4-b4d0a2b7d388.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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Esplanade-Urangan.d553248621532610170.Attraction) ![Urangan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621555780130/442c3ce9-f659-4924-9112-a53912917e13.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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Urangan-Pier-Urangan.d553248621555780130.Attraction) ![Great Sandy Straits Marina which includes landscape views and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634382292960/dcaceaa5-c044-45f6-8068-82f5d0c80761.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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Great-Sandy-Straits-Marina-Urangan.d553248634382292960.Attraction) ![Hervey Bay Botanic Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6217259/e553ab08-a965-40e6-8124-d2c864ac3719.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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hervey-Bay-Botanic-Garden-Urangan.d6217259.Attraction) ![Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum showing heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6217253/84aeeba9-8110-44d5-8102-f2ffe6cccb03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hervey-Bay-Historical-Village-Museum-Scarness.d6217253.Attraction) #### WetSide Water Education Park Bring the children to WetSide Water Education Park and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Hervey Bay. Stroll along the marina in this relaxing area or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/WetSide-Water-Education-Park-Pialba.d6217192.Attraction) ### Things to do ![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 £274 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-day-pink4wd-tagalong-tour-kgarifraser-island.a755632.activity-details) ![Half Day Private Skippered Charter Onboard K'gari Breeze](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48853833/4acd2cbc-51c5-4fb7-907a-a31f7c09c646.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half Day Private Skippered Charter Onboard K'gari Breeze £622 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-private-skippered-charter-onboard-kgari-breeze.a48853833.activity-details) ![K'gari Three-Day Getaway Tour departing Hervey Bay ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49300251/7c0b7e08-227a-40a3-85f4-1336f4f2529a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### K'gari Three-Day Getaway Tour departing Hervey Bay £412 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kgari-three-day-getaway-tour-departing-hervey-bay.a49300251.activity-details) ![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 £282 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-day-pink4wd-tagalong-tour-kgarifraser-island.a755632.activity-details) ![K'gari Three-Day Getaway Tour + ILLUMINA light show departing Hervey Bay ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49301141/5197f218-6269-4d14-8c66-318bf22500ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### K'gari Three-Day Getaway Tour + ILLUMINA light show departing Hervey Bay £428 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kgari-three-day-getaway-tour-illumina-light-show-departing-hervey-bay.a49301141.activity-details) ![K’gari Two-Day Tour departing Hervey Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49294610/90a2a1e8-bb8e-4042-b00e-2820d81183e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### K’gari Two-Day Tour departing Hervey Bay £356 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kgari-two-day-tour-departing-hervey-bay.a49294610.activity-details) [See all activities in Hervey Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Hervey-Bay.d6053026.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Pialba ![Comfort Inn on Main Hervey Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21500/21401/c9a60300_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comfort Inn on Main Hervey Bay 66-68 Main St Pialba QLD £79 20 Feb - 21 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (411 reviews) Clean room, air con was on when we got there. Comfiest beds! Cindy was amazing and lovely. Ended up booking another night. Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=21401&PinnedHotelID=21401&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131542) ![Best Western Ambassador Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/422300/422278/0fa42c60_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Ambassador Motor Lodge 296 Esplanade Pialba QLD £88 13 Feb - 14 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (387 reviews) Clean room. Friendly staff. Quiet Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=422278&PinnedHotelID=422278&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131542) ![Main Street Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8387000/8386908/e338ce51_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Main Street Motel 44 Main Street Pialba QLD £74 12 Mar - 13 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (348 reviews) Staff ,close to shopping bars supermarkets😀😀 Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F03%2F2026&endDate=13%2F03%2F2026&selected=8386908&PinnedHotelID=8386908&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131542) ![Hervey Bay Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623900/9623856/925c92f0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hervey Bay Resort 249 The Esplanade Pialba QLD £72 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free parking, room service and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions WetSide Water Education Park and ... 6.8/10 (293 reviews) Room was old and needs a new good refresh & bathroom Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=9623856&PinnedHotelID=9623856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131542) ![Beachside Motor Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1530000/1522200/1522116/d61bcd62_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beachside Motor Inn 298 Charlton Esplanade Pialba QLD £85 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (478 reviews) 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=1522116&PinnedHotelID=1522116&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131542) ![Duk 'n' Willa Beach Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34006300/34006292/622ffd84_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Duk 'n' Willa Beach Cottage Pialba QLD Stay at this golf holiday home in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hervey Bay Golf and Country Club and WetSide ... 9/10 Wonderful! (40 reviews) Duk n willa had every little detail covered. I was so pleased with everything. The amenities in the kitchen were awesome. Very spacious and great for our dogs to run around. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Pialba hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6131542&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6131542&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6131542&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6131542&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6131542&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6131542&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6131542&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6131542&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Pialba ![Take a walk along the Esplanade The 14km long shared pathway stretches from the Urangan Harbour at the eastern end of the city to Gatakers Bay in the west. It’s also a great spot for BBQ’s and fishing off any one of the small jetties along the way](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131552/de941879-bed8-4139-a30b-ee1b398bae46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Urraween Travellers like the spas in Urraween, and Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hervey-Bay-Urraween.dx6131552) ![Scarness showing general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131536/a2fdb6db-4637-4a8c-99a9-bae28bafe04c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hervey-Bay-Scarness.dx6131536) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hervey-Bay-Eli-Waters.dx6346314) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Point Vernon Travellers like the restaurants in Point Vernon, and Gables Point Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hervey-Bay-Point-Vernon.dx6131546) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hervey-Bay-Kawungan.dx553248634382352991) ![Torquay featuring general coastal views and rocky coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131535/ceb5097b-931b-4d74-b377-c5fa18f623be.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. 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