Dundowran 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.
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.
Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre during your visit to Hervey Bay. Make some time to visit the spas while you're in the area.
Things to do
K’gari Explorer Day Tour (Ex-Hervey Bay)
2 Day PINK4WD Tagalong Tour - K'gari/Fraser Island
K'gari Three-Day Getaway Tour departing Hervey Bay
K'gari Three-Day Getaway Tour + ILLUMINA light show departing Hervey Bay
Hervey Bay: Sunset Cruise to Great Sandy Marine Park
K'gari Four-Day Experience Tour + ILLUMINA light show departing Hervey Bay
Top hotels in Dundowran
Mantra Hervey Bay
The room was very clean & the staff were very pleasant.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Nightcap at Kondari Resort
Organises a work function and accommodation. Staff were amazing food and accommodation were perfect, the renovations are outstanding.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Kingfisher Bay Resort
Stunning location Super organised with transfers Sunset bar lovely Couldn’t go out canoeing due to lack of bar staff Rooms a bit dated Restaurants nicer Not enough loungers by pool
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa
The rooms need USB power points
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Ramada Hervey Bay
clean rooms
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
The Beach Motel Hervey Bay
Staff were very friendly, room was clean, large and had everything you need. Short walk across the road to a great family beach.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dundowran
Dundowran Beach
While Dundowran Beach isn't home to many top sights, Toogoom Beach and Hervey Bay Golf and Country Club are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Craignish
While visiting Craignish, you might make a stop by sights like Toogoom Beach and O'Regan Creek Conservation Park.
Urraween
Travellers like the spas in Urraween, and Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Point Vernon
Travellers like the restaurants in Point Vernon, and Gables Point Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
