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Guest suite in Kawungan
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 29 reviews

Self checkin/secluded, romantic space for couples

KylieRating, 5 stars3 days ago
Trish has such a peaceful and beautifully decorated space to stay! Lovely touches, such as hand written notes and breakfast ingredients! 😍 Trish is very thoughtful and the space was squeaky clean.
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Guesthouse in Dundowran Beach
5 out of 5 average rating, 40 reviews

Brooke's Retreat-peaceful escape

LouisaRating, 5 stars1 month ago
I don’t even know where to start…. This place is amazing, the design, the size, it’s beautiful. We stayed in 8 Air BnBs over our 3 week stay in Australia from the UK and this was by far the best by a mile. It’s the small details that just make it feel so homely. Ally and Pete were also fantastic. They let us check out late after a long day at Fraser Island and even dropped off some bath salts for us to have a relaxing bath. You cannot fault this place. We would happily stay here again if we were to travel back to Australia. We wish Ally and Pete all the best!
Top Guest favourite
Guest suite in Toogoom
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 69 reviews

the nook toogoom -beach & lake-

DavidRating, 5 stars1 month ago
We needed a small place to rest our head while visiting relatives and the Nook fits the criteria extremely well because of proximity and close to cafe for breakfast.
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Apartment in Torquay
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 31 reviews

The Bay Beach Shack

ShaneRating, 5 stars3 weeks ago
We had a great stay! The place was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. The host was responsive and helpful, making check-in and check-out easy. The location was perfect for what we needed. Would definitely stay again – highly recommend!
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Cabin in River Heads
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 104 reviews

Mango Lodge a Romantic Cabin in River Heads

NinuRating, 5 stars4 weeks ago
The place was amazing! great ambience
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Guesthouse in Wondunna
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviews

Studio on Seacrest

ShilingRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
James was very approachable and friendly throughout my stay. The place was clean and cozy - Would definitely stay again if I’m in Hervey Bay. :)
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Apartment in Point Vernon
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 31 reviews

Away in the Bay 1bdrm beach 400m

MargaretRating, 5 stars2 months ago
Thank you for a lovely stay. Your little house suited our requirements, was exceptionally well equipped, and very comfortable.
Top Guest favourite
Home in River Heads
5 out of 5 average rating, 62 reviews

River House II- Waterfront - River Heads

SteviRating, 5 stars1 week ago
Wow, there are no words to describe the peace and tranquility of this riverside home. From the moment you walk in, you can just feel the calmness and you are instantly gifted with the most beautiful views. It’s truly special. The house came wonderfully stocked which is always very thoughtful (and getting rarer and rarer with Airbnb), and had games and books and plenty to do. Bedrooms were beautiful and the beds were very comfy: beautiful, elegant bathrooms adjoined both bedrooms. Morning coffee on the couch just gave the most beautiful views in every direction, as did dinner on the beautiful deck. HIGHLY recommend!

Quick stats about holiday rentals in Hervey Bay

  • Total rentals

    590 properties

  • Nightly prices starting at

    $15 AUD before taxes and fees

  • Total number of reviews

    32K reviews

  • Family-friendly rentals

    420 properties are a good fit for families

  • Pet-friendly rentals

    160 properties allow pets

  • Rentals with a pool

    260 properties have a pool

Your guide to Hervey Bay

Welcome to Hervey Bay

One of the world’s premier spots for whale watching, Hervey Bay is roughly halfway between Brisbane and Rockhampton on Queensland’s Fraser Coast. The bay sits on what’s known as the “humpback highway,” the annual procession of Southern Hemisphere humpback whales migrating from the Antarctic along the east coast of Australia to the warm waters of the Great Barrier Reef for winter. Hervey Bay is the whales’ preferred stopover on their way north, as the waters here are sheltered from the open ocean by nearby Fraser Island.

On the return journey to the Antarctic, the calm waters of Hervey Bay serve as a nursery for calves and their mothers as well as juvenile humpbacks. These whales may linger for many days to gain strength before continuing south. The town of Hervey Bay is also a great base for forays into the rainforests, rainwater lakes, and long beaches of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Fraser Island and the surrounding Great Sandy Marine Park.


The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Hervey Bay

In subtropical Hervey Bay, late spring, summer, and most of autumn are hot and humid, with more rainy days from December to March than at other times of the year. The driest months are June and July, when you’ll enjoy warm winter days and brisk nights. While humpback whales stop in at Hervey Bay from early July, on their way north, and return south until November, the peak season for encountering whales in the bay is early August to late September. The Hervey Bay Whale Festival kicks off with a blessing of the fleet in late July, followed by the Hervey Bay Seafood Festival and the Whale Parade and Concert in early August.


Top things to do in Hervey Bay

Whale watching

Hervey Bay was named the world’s first Whale Heritage Site not only for its concentration of humpback whales (and pilot whales, pygmy sperm whales, false killer whales, and dolphins), but because tour operators here are committed to responsible, sustainable whale watching. You’ll have a wide choice of whale-watching expeditions, from large cruisers to smaller boats, including a sailing catamaran. Whichever option you choose, your skipper must passively wait for curious and often playful whales to approach the vessel.

Woody Island

This long, narrow island in the waters between the mainland and Fraser Island is known as Big Woody to locals. A haven for shorebirds and reef fish, it’s around 25 minutes by boat from the marinas at Urangan. Take a tour boat from Hervey Bay to the island’s Jeffries Beach; from here there are hiking tracks along the shoreline to two abandoned 19th-century lighthouses.

Fraser Island

The largest sand island in the world is a short boat or barge ride from Hervey Bay. There are plenty of tour operators offering day trip options, from boat tours departing the marina and vehicle barges to scenic flights from Hervey Bay Airport.

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