Title: Torquay Travel Guide: Best of Torquay, Hervey Bay Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Torquay](https://expedia.co.uk/Torquay-Hervey-Bay-Hotels.0-n6131535-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Torquay Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Torquay.d6131535.Car-Hire-Guide)[Torquay Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Torquay.d6131535.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Torquay Travel Guide ## Hervey Bay ![Torquay featuring general coastal views and rocky coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131535/ceb5097b-931b-4d74-b377-c5fa18f623be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Torquay showing a garden and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131535/ac8cb732-d757-4de7-bfbe-4e0403ce6b79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Torquay showing night scenes and outdoor eating as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131535/2818d41f-f722-466f-a281-6de7a528efaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Torquay featuring a beach, a sunset and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131535/d3b457bc-7f78-4cc4-b730-2b76fafcacff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Torquay showing general coastal views and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131535/c7198442-3227-4c5f-838e-54c4ed0e78e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Torquay 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/553248621555780130/442c3ce9-f659-4924-9112-a53912917e13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Urangan Pier 4/5(10 reviews) 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) ![Urangan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610170/aa4ae38c-0950-43db-85d4-b4d0a2b7d388.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Esplanade 4.5/5(14 reviews) 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) ![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 5/5(2 reviews) 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 4.5/5(4 reviews) 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) #### Duggan Conservation Park Explore the great outdoors at Duggan Conservation Park, a lovely green space in Hervey Bay. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Duggan-Conservation-Park-Hervey-Bay.d624514391484469248.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Whalesong Hervey Bay Sunset Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/692355/14839f68-750a-4137-b27d-9994a8458cee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hervey Bay Sunset Cruise £50 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hervey-bay-sunset-cruise.a692355.activity-details) ![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 £47 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/milbi-sunset-cruise-with-champagne-and-prawns.a1407912.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 £421 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kgari-three-day-getaway-tour-departing-hervey-bay.a49300251.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 £450 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kgari-three-day-getaway-tour-illumina-light-show-departing-hervey-bay.a49301141.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 £288 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-day-pink4wd-tagalong-tour-kgarifraser-island.a755632.activity-details) ![3 Day PINK4WD Tagalong Tour - K'gari/Fraser Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1399905/3cecb928-b0c4-417b-a32e-beaf7c377178.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 3 Day PINK4WD Tagalong Tour - K'gari/Fraser Island £340 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-day-pink4wd-tagalong-tour-kgarifraser-island.a1399905.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 Torquay ![The Beach Motel Hervey Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/190000/184800/184769/9adb6d78_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Beach Motel Hervey Bay 475 Charlton Esplanade (Cnr Ann Street) Torquay QLD £73 26 Mar - 27 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews) Staff great perfect location room clean pool cute beach gorgeous Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026&selected=184769&PinnedHotelID=184769&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131535) ![Ingenia Holidays Hervey Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3440000/3431500/3431483/50bf728d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ingenia Holidays Hervey Bay 105 Truro Street Torquay QLD £60 30 Mar - 31 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly holiday park in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools and a garden. Popular attractions Shelly Beach and Urangan Central ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (469 reviews) Room was clean and had some basic kitchen supplies, also available is the camp kitchen and bbq. Outdoor en-suite is a little strange but was clean and as required. Bed was a good size and comfortable. Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=3431483&PinnedHotelID=3431483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131535) ![Grand Mercure Allegra Hervey Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1780000/1775900/1775839/0c569684_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Mercure Allegra Hervey Bay 468 The Esplanade Torquay QLD Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (602 reviews) Amazing hotel Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=1775839&PinnedHotelID=1775839&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131535) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=1775839&PinnedHotelID=1775839&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131535) ![Discovery Parks - Fraser Street, Hervey Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3110000/3103300/3103281/w2880h1832x0y51-74eac01d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Discovery Parks - Fraser Street, Hervey Bay 20 Fraser Street Torquay QLD £76 25 Mar - 26 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly holiday park in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (429 reviews) Nice and steady, safaritent equipes with what was needed Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026&selected=3103281&PinnedHotelID=3103281&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131535) ![Riviera Resort Hervey Bay ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107620000/107615800/107615783/0a5e4c71_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Riviera Resort Hervey Bay 385 Esplanade Torquay QLD Stay at this apartment in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a sauna. Popular attractions Esplanade and Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum are ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews) Room was very clean, staff very helpful, really enhoyed the pool Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=107615783&PinnedHotelID=107615783&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131535) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=107615783&PinnedHotelID=107615783&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131535) ![Tower Court Motel - adults only haven](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626000/9625974/708516ff_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tower Court Motel - adults only haven 460 Charlton Esplanade Torquay QLD £83 2 Apr - 3 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach motel in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Shelly Beach and Urangan Central Shopping Centre ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (273 reviews) Nice quiet location clean room enough crockery for two people Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026&selected=9625974&PinnedHotelID=9625974&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131535) [See all 325 properties in Torquay](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6131535) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Hervey-Bay-Scarness.dx6131536) ![Urangan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621555780130/fbadc57a-c67c-4332-bf96-12f9320cd1b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Urangan The pristine beaches and ample 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hervey-Bay-Urangan.dx181098) ![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 Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum and Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hervey-Bay-Kawungan.dx553248634382352991) ![Urangan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610170/0ed52217-03c5-4707-bf3e-74d859787e66.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 Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hervey-Bay-Pialba.dx6131542) ![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) ### Wondunna While there might not be top attractions in Wondunna, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum and Shelly Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hervey-Bay-Wondunna.dx553248634382380636) ![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) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Torquay Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app