Joy's Guidebook
Food scene
This has such a laid back vibe and great coffee. Lounges and bean bags ON the beach, so cool! Perfect meeting place over breakfast or brunch. Rave reviews on TripAdvisor
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Enzo's on the Beach
351a EsplanadeThis has such a laid back vibe and great coffee. Lounges and bean bags ON the beach, so cool! Perfect meeting place over breakfast or brunch. Rave reviews on TripAdvisor
Santini Pizza e Cucina, is a family-owned Italian restaurant situated on the Esplanade in Hervey Bay, serving Italian cuisine in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Open from Thursday lunch until Saturday evening only so booking ahead would be advised ... it’s very popular, Rave reviews on TripAdvisor.
Right next door is Santini Gelateria, a family-owned Italian gelateria, pasticceria and caffe. This place serves delicious coffee, pastries, gelato and more, all fresh and home-made on the premises. Open from 9 am to 9 pm Wednesday to Saturday only. And once again, Rave reviews on TripAdvisor
Relax and enjoy at the caffe’s indoor and outdoor seating, or take away – phone pre-orders available..
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Santini Pizza E Cucina
470 EsplanadeSantini Pizza e Cucina, is a family-owned Italian restaurant situated on the Esplanade in Hervey Bay, serving Italian cuisine in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Open from Thursday lunch until Saturday evening only so booking ahead would be advised ... it’s very popular, Rave reviews on TripAdvisor.
Right next door is Santini Gelateria, a family-owned Italian gelateria, pasticceria and caffe. This place serves delicious coffee, pastries, gelato and more, all fresh and home-made on the premises. Open from 9 am to 9 pm Wednesday to Saturday only. And once again, Rave reviews on TripAdvisor
Relax and enjoy at the caffe’s indoor and outdoor seating, or take away – phone pre-orders available..
Maddigan’s fish ‘n chips are the best in Hervey Bay. Be warned the portion sizes are enormous! Take your sweet lips fish and chips with a drink across the road to the lawn area for a delightful picnic. If you still got room for sweets just look up and you’ll see an irresistible ice cream parlour (70 flavours) right next to Maddigan’s. You guessed it, Rave reviews on TripAdvisor
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Maddigan's Seafood
401 EsplanadeMaddigan’s fish ‘n chips are the best in Hervey Bay. Be warned the portion sizes are enormous! Take your sweet lips fish and chips with a drink across the road to the lawn area for a delightful picnic. If you still got room for sweets just look up and you’ll see an irresistible ice cream parlour (70 flavours) right next to Maddigan’s. You guessed it, Rave reviews on TripAdvisor
Right across from the beach near Urungan pier with a $10 lunch menu plus more upmarket options. Great views of the beach from the front Verandah
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The Bayswater hotel
569 EsplanadeRight across from the beach near Urungan pier with a $10 lunch menu plus more upmarket options. Great views of the beach from the front Verandah
Beachside open-air cafe with shaded tables, dishing up hot breakfasts and hearty sandwiches.
AQUAVUE and FRASERJET - Hervey Bay’s premier destination for food, fun and adventure.
Whether you’re looking to sit back and relax whilst enjoying a cup of coffee or a meal made from outstanding local produce, indulge in a glass of wine or a scrumptious cocktail from the VUEBAR or jump into action with our huge range of watersports activities and jetski tours.
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Aquavue Cafe Restaurant
415A EsplanadeBeachside open-air cafe with shaded tables, dishing up hot breakfasts and hearty sandwiches.
AQUAVUE and FRASERJET - Hervey Bay’s premier destination for food, fun and adventure.
Whether you’re looking to sit back and relax whilst enjoying a cup of coffee or a meal made from outstanding local produce, indulge in a glass of wine or a scrumptious cocktail from the VUEBAR or jump into action with our huge range of watersports activities and jetski tours.
Neighbourhoods
To the east of Urangan lies the northern end of the Great Sandy Strait and Fraser Island. There is small marina at Urangan well worth a visit. Whale watching tours and ferries to Fraser Island depart from here.
The Great Sandy Region Botanic Gardens is located in Urangan on a 26 hectare site. It houses a collection of about 20,000 orchids and has a charming Japanese garden.
The historic Urangan pier is much loved by locals and visitors alike. It’s a great meeting place, a terrific fishing spot and perfect for a leisurely stroll. It has some interesting eateries and the Saturday and Wednesday market nearby.
Also known as the Hervey Bay Recreational Trails, the Foreshore shared path cycleway runs the full length of the Esplanade from the Urangan Pier to Point Vernon in Hervey Bay. Start with a walk along the iconic Urangan Pier and check out the spectacular sights from the Matthew Flinders Lookout at Dayman Point if you're heading from south to north. If you'd like to spend some time on the water before biking, drop by AquaVue, a cafe in Torquay where you can hire equipment for water activities.
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Urangan
To the east of Urangan lies the northern end of the Great Sandy Strait and Fraser Island. There is small marina at Urangan well worth a visit. Whale watching tours and ferries to Fraser Island depart from here.
The Great Sandy Region Botanic Gardens is located in Urangan on a 26 hectare site. It houses a collection of about 20,000 orchids and has a charming Japanese garden.
The historic Urangan pier is much loved by locals and visitors alike. It’s a great meeting place, a terrific fishing spot and perfect for a leisurely stroll. It has some interesting eateries and the Saturday and Wednesday market nearby.
Also known as the Hervey Bay Recreational Trails, the Foreshore shared path cycleway runs the full length of the Esplanade from the Urangan Pier to Point Vernon in Hervey Bay. Start with a walk along the iconic Urangan Pier and check out the spectacular sights from the Matthew Flinders Lookout at Dayman Point if you're heading from south to north. If you'd like to spend some time on the water before biking, drop by AquaVue, a cafe in Torquay where you can hire equipment for water activities.
For turtle conservation, Mon Repos is a globally-significant site that supports the largest concentration of nesting marine turtles on the eastern Australian mainland; and the most significant loggerhead turtle nesting population in the South Pacific region. The success of the loggerhead nesting and hatching turtles at Mon Repos is critical for the survival of this endangered species.
Throughout the year the Mon Repos Turtle Centre is a hub for visitors and marine turtle conservation. From November to March, visitors can see nesting and hatching turtles on the beach at night.
https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/mon-repos/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb&utm_content=mon-repos-turtle
Based on the previous experience of tours and research from locals of Mon Repos beach the best time to view turtle nesting season is from late November to March and the best time to visit Mon Repos to view turtle hatching is from January to March.
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Mon Repos
For turtle conservation, Mon Repos is a globally-significant site that supports the largest concentration of nesting marine turtles on the eastern Australian mainland; and the most significant loggerhead turtle nesting population in the South Pacific region. The success of the loggerhead nesting and hatching turtles at Mon Repos is critical for the survival of this endangered species.
Throughout the year the Mon Repos Turtle Centre is a hub for visitors and marine turtle conservation. From November to March, visitors can see nesting and hatching turtles on the beach at night.
https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/mon-repos/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb&utm_content=mon-repos-turtle
Based on the previous experience of tours and research from locals of Mon Repos beach the best time to view turtle nesting season is from late November to March and the best time to visit Mon Repos to view turtle hatching is from January to March.
Sightseeing
Fraser Island stretches over 123 kilometres in length and 22 kilometres at its widest point. With an area of 184 000 hectares it is the largest sand island in the world. Fraser Island's World Heritage listing ranks it with Australia's Uluru, Kakadu and the Great Barrier Reef.
Fraser Island is the largest island off the east coast of Australia, and the largest sand island in the world, making the drive up the eastern beach the perfect way to get a glimpse of Fraser’s size. The beach is popular with anglers, particularly in winter and spring when the tailor are running.
The beach surface is generally firm, and the speed limit is 80km/h in most parts. The drive will take you past numerous designated beach camping zones, which are well marked and well patrolled, so be sure to have your vehicle access and camping permits on hand if you camp there. A short distance north is the Maheno wreck: the rusted skeletal remains of a 5,000-ton ocean liner that has been beached for over 80 years. Fraser Island also has great walking tracks!
https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/fraser/walking-tracks.html
https://visitfraserisland.com.au/about-fraser-island/barge-and-ferry-timetable
http://www.fraserislandferry.com.au/
Fraser Island vehicle barges and passenger ferry services run daily from River Heads, south of Hervey Bay to World Heritage-listed Fraser Island.
The Fraser Venture runs three services daily from River Heads (20 minutes south of Hervey Bay) to Wanggoolba Creek* and the Kingfisher Bay Ferry runs five services from River Heads to Kingfisher Bay Resort. Limited parking is available on the roadside or at the ferry departure point.
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service permits are required for driving and camping on the island and we advise all visitors to check the QPWS Conditions report pre-arrival. Drivers should be aware of tide times and keep off the beach for two hours either side of high tide (NOTE: Hire car companies will have their own conditions). Driving conditions vary with weather and tides. Speed limits are 35km per hour on inland roads and 80km per hour on the Seventy-Five Mile Beach. Normal road rules apply. Carry essential spares as well as a tow rope, spade, water and first aid kit.
The Fraser Venture departs River Heads (20 minutes south of Hervey Bay) daily, landing at Wanggoolba Creek on the western side of Fraser Island. Crossing time taking approximately 30 minutes. Wanggoolba Creek is the entry point on to Fraser Island and is directly opposite Eurong Beach Resort on the east coast of Fraser Island. It takes approximately 45 minutes (depending on the sand tracks) to access either Kingfisher Bay Resort or Eurong Beach Resort and the eastern beach attractions. Please note: this is strictly four-wheel-driving territory and it's always advisable to check the QPWS Fraser Island condition report prior to commencing your journey.
From Hervey Bay
From Boat Harbour Drive turn onto Elizabeth Street at the roundabout near the Urangan Woolworths and follow this road past airport. You will need to take the well-signed left hand turn onto River Heads Road and follow the road all the way to the end.
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Fraser Island
Fraser Island stretches over 123 kilometres in length and 22 kilometres at its widest point. With an area of 184 000 hectares it is the largest sand island in the world. Fraser Island's World Heritage listing ranks it with Australia's Uluru, Kakadu and the Great Barrier Reef.
Fraser Island is the largest island off the east coast of Australia, and the largest sand island in the world, making the drive up the eastern beach the perfect way to get a glimpse of Fraser’s size. The beach is popular with anglers, particularly in winter and spring when the tailor are running.
The beach surface is generally firm, and the speed limit is 80km/h in most parts. The drive will take you past numerous designated beach camping zones, which are well marked and well patrolled, so be sure to have your vehicle access and camping permits on hand if you camp there. A short distance north is the Maheno wreck: the rusted skeletal remains of a 5,000-ton ocean liner that has been beached for over 80 years. Fraser Island also has great walking tracks!
https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/fraser/walking-tracks.html
https://visitfraserisland.com.au/about-fraser-island/barge-and-ferry-timetable
http://www.fraserislandferry.com.au/
Fraser Island vehicle barges and passenger ferry services run daily from River Heads, south of Hervey Bay to World Heritage-listed Fraser Island.
The Fraser Venture runs three services daily from River Heads (20 minutes south of Hervey Bay) to Wanggoolba Creek* and the Kingfisher Bay Ferry runs five services from River Heads to Kingfisher Bay Resort. Limited parking is available on the roadside or at the ferry departure point.
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service permits are required for driving and camping on the island and we advise all visitors to check the QPWS Conditions report pre-arrival. Drivers should be aware of tide times and keep off the beach for two hours either side of high tide (NOTE: Hire car companies will have their own conditions). Driving conditions vary with weather and tides. Speed limits are 35km per hour on inland roads and 80km per hour on the Seventy-Five Mile Beach. Normal road rules apply. Carry essential spares as well as a tow rope, spade, water and first aid kit.
The Fraser Venture departs River Heads (20 minutes south of Hervey Bay) daily, landing at Wanggoolba Creek on the western side of Fraser Island. Crossing time taking approximately 30 minutes. Wanggoolba Creek is the entry point on to Fraser Island and is directly opposite Eurong Beach Resort on the east coast of Fraser Island. It takes approximately 45 minutes (depending on the sand tracks) to access either Kingfisher Bay Resort or Eurong Beach Resort and the eastern beach attractions. Please note: this is strictly four-wheel-driving territory and it's always advisable to check the QPWS Fraser Island condition report prior to commencing your journey.
From Hervey Bay
From Boat Harbour Drive turn onto Elizabeth Street at the roundabout near the Urangan Woolworths and follow this road past airport. You will need to take the well-signed left hand turn onto River Heads Road and follow the road all the way to the end.
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Getting around
Hervey Bay is very easy to navigate by car, bicycle or bus. The airport is a quick 15 minute drive from Urangan.