Scarness Travel Guide

Hervey Bay

A wooden pier extending into turquoise waters with white railings.
A beach with a wooden walkway leading to the water, a chair, and a sign.
A wooden pier extending into turquoise waters, with a woman walking along it.
A building with a sign reading "Pacific Palaces 1954" and another sign for "KUFTA - The House of Grills and Middle Eastern Cuisine".
A mannequin in a black leather jacket sitting on a blue bench in a retro-themed room with a checkered floor, a jukebox, and various memorabilia.

Stay near popular Scarness attractions

Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum

8.2/10 (139 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Picture 3 for Activity Hervey Bay: Ultimate Whale Watching Experience

Hervey Bay: Ultimate Whale Watching Experience

Rp1.494.948
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hervey Bay: Ultimate Whale Watching Experience
2 Day PINK4WD Tagalong Tour - K'gari/Fraser Island

2 Day PINK4WD Tagalong Tour - K'gari/Fraser Island

Rp7.411.926
per adult
2 Day PINK4WD Tagalong Tour - K'gari/Fraser Island
Fraser Experience Shared Full Day Guided Tour

Fraser Experience Small Group Full Day Guided Tour

Rp3.894.402
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Fraser Experience Small Group Full Day Guided Tour
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Top hotels in Scarness

Woolshed Eco Lodge

Woolshed Eco Lodge

2 out of 5
181 Torquay Rd Scarness QLD
The price is Rp1.316.292 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
Rp1.316.292
Rp1.316.292 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 beach bars. Popular attractions Esplanade and Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum are ...
8.4/10 Very good! (75 reviews)
"Lovely staff, a little loud but they have free earplugs"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Woolshed Eco Lodge
Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park

Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park

3 out of 5
21 Denmans Camp Road Scarness QLD
The price is Rp1.692.376 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
Rp1.692.376
Rp1.692.376 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly cabin in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Esplanade and Hervey Bay Historical Village ...
Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park
Eden By The Bay

Eden By The Bay

4 out of 5
350 Esplanade Scarness QLD
The price is Rp2.769.353 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp2.769.353
Rp3.046.276 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a sauna. Popular attractions Esplanade and Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum are ...
Eden By The Bay
Sunseeker Motel

Sunseeker Motel

3.5 out of 5
354 Charlton Esplanade Scarness QLD
The price is Rp2.051.410 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
Rp2.051.410
Rp2.256.501 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Esplanade and Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (326 reviews)
"Fantastic location. Managers were very friendly. Room met all our needs and was as expected. We would stay there again."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

Sunseeker Motel
The Bay Apartments

The Bay Apartments

5 out of 5
371 The Esplanade Scarness QLD
Stay at this luxury apartment in Hervey Bay. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness centre, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Esplanade and Hervey Bay Historical ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (219 reviews)
"The room was immature and had everything to accommodate our family. Spacious and clean rooms, spacious parking and close to shops."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

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The Bay Apartments
Mantra Hervey Bay

Mantra Hervey Bay

4 out of 5
Buccaneer Drive Urangan QLD
Fully refundable
The price is Rp2.820.626 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp2.820.626
Rp2.820.626 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Hervey Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"The very best thing about this hotel was the staff - very welcoming and friendly. The apartment was OK - relatively comfortable and clean - minor issue with the door to the balcony (fixed when we flagged it). External corridors not great but otherwise pretty good for the money. Great location. Great ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Mantra Hervey Bay
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Where to stay in Scarness

Find the best Scarness areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A pier extending into a calm body of water with a clear sky above.

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 Great Sandy Straits Marina might round out your trip.

A pier extending into the sea with people walking along it.

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.

A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and green trees.

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.

A sandy beach with a rocky shoreline and a pier extending into the water.
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Urraween

Travellers like the spas in Urraween, and Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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