Pialba Travel Guide
Hervey Bay
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Things to do
2 Day PINK4WD Tagalong Tour - K'gari/Fraser Island
Hervey Bay: Sunset Cruise to Great Sandy Marine Park
Fraser Experience Small Group Full Day Guided Tour
Top hotels in Pialba
Hervey Bay Hotel & Resort
"The room was very clean and spacious. It is in a good location - not too far from anywhere. It is an old hotel that could a good revamp. Curtains were Ill fitting and allowed light in. There was only one temperature in the shower - HOT!! No WiFi or chrome cast on the tv, but the price was very reasonable ..."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Comfort Inn on Main Hervey Bay
"Service was great"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Beachside Motor Inn
"The motel is on the Esplanade, opposite the beach and close to large shopping complex and RSL club, which served a very good dinner. Reception staff are very welcoming and helpful. Mainly ground floor accommodation with parking outside the door. We had a spacious ground floor unit with a separate ..."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Main Street Motel
"Room was good size & clean. Car park included. Staff were very helpful and provided cot at no charge as i thought i had booked 2 queen beds but standard is 1 x double & 1 x single. Breakfast was ordered & delivered shortly after checking in for the next day. Kitchen included fridge, microwave, toaster, ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Mantra Hervey Bay
"Hotel in excellent location check-in and out easy staff very friendly excellent views from verandah great pool no spa pool on property just spa bath in some rooms which we had, not many parking stop couldn't get a securitised park after 4.30 had to park in visitors park or on road"
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
The Beach Motel Hervey Bay
"Only here for 2 nights but the staff were extremely friendly and helpful and the budget room met our needs perfectly. Plenty of places to eat close by (and a superb Indian restaurant nearby) and the beach just across the road."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Pialba
Urangan
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Urangan. A stop by Great Sandy Straits Marina or Urangan Central Shopping Centre might round out your trip.
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.
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.
Point Vernon
Travellers like the restaurants in Point Vernon, and Gables Point Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Eli Waters
Eli Waters might not have many top sights, but Hervey Bay Golf and Country Club and Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
