It’s time to discover the magic of Hervey Bay.
Hervey Bay is located about three and a half hours north of Brisbane, on the east coast of Queensland. It’s a popular holiday playground for many reasons. Just offshore from Hervey Bay is the world’s largest sand island, the largest artificial reef, and thousands of humpback whales, who migrate past the town for many months of the year. It truly is an incredible destination.
Our Hertz location are in Hervey Bay Downtown. Pick up your rental car at the start of your trip, and enjoy what will be a fantastic adventure.
Discover Hervey Bay with Hertz
Hervey Bay is a natural bay with over 14-kilometres of golden sand beaches.
Relax and unwind in the serenity of Hervey Bay. This natural bay has plenty of secluded beaches, which, despite its popularity as a tourist destination, will always be far less busy than the stretches of coastline further south. Choose from many different beaches, like Urangan and Pialba, which is a family-friendly stretch of coast that’ll surely impress.
Urangan Beach is unique for more than just its beautiful stretch of shore. The pier here is an iconic piece of history: it’s over one hundred years old and is one of the longest in Australia. Stretching nearly one kilometre out to sea, a walk along this pier promises beautiful views you won’t find closer to shore. This is also an ideal spot for avid anglers to throw in a line.
The water adventures don’t stop here. Hervey Bay is an excellent destination for adrenaline seekers. Perhaps head out on a jet ski, sunset tour, or dolphin swim. For a few months each year, you can go whale watching and even swimming with the beautiful humpback whales - an experience you may not find elsewhere. If swimming with whales seems a bit daunting, enjoy some of the best whale watching you’ll find in Australia on the beaches. Hervey Bay is the whale capital of the world, and you’ll soon find out why.
Hervey Bay is home to the Simpson Artificial Reef, so for keen divers, it’s time to dive under and explore the wonderland below. You can also dive the ex-HMAS Tobruk, which is located on the seabed north of Hervey Bay. Plenty of marine life has made this wreck their home, so book a tour and enjoy.
Explore Fraser Island from Hervey Bay
Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world. Also known as K’gari, it’s a beautiful place, and its gateway is, of course, Hervey Bay. Discover freshwater lakes, beautiful rivers, epic sand dunes, and so much more on a trip here. There are some fantastic tours on offer to explore the area, with the island playing host to many tourists throughout the year. Choose one that suits you; the island can be explored by land, sea, or air, with 4x4 cars proving to be a fun and exhilarating way to get around. Highlights include the beautiful Lake Mackenzie, Champagne Pools, Eli Creek, and so much more.
Hervey Bay is such an amazing destination. There’s so much to do and see here, and it’s a special place with something for everyone. With the world’s largest sand island on its doorstep, it’s a beautiful pocket of Australia that delights and impresses tourists daily. Discover it for yourself with a rental car from Hertz Hervey Bay Downtown.
