YHA Hervey Bay
Hervey Bay backpacker hostel is the closest point to the most sought after locations on Fraser Island. See the world's largest sand island from the air on a scenic flight or take a day tour or overnight 4WD trip. Other highlights include world renowned whale watching (July-Nov), the beautiful esplanade and stunning beaches.
For activities on a budget, visit the nearby Botanical Gardens or join a guided Indigenous bush tucker walk.
The hostel features a bar and eatery on site. Other nightlife in town is located close by for backpackers' convenience.
Free hostel activities
Tennis courts, basketball, table tennis, swimming, darts
When:
Daily
Where:
HerveyBay YHA Cost: $0.00
Free pool tournaments
Pool/Billiards knock out tournaments to win a prize
When:
Most Evenings
Where:
Bar & Bistro
Things to do in Hervey Bay
- Visit Riverheads and watch the dolphins in their natural habitat as they play in the leaving tides.
- See an East coast sunset over and into the sea from Point Vernon peninsula.
- See the spectacular 12-metre-high sculpture of ‘Nala’ the Humpback Whale; Hervey Bay's iconic whale located right outside the discovery sphere.
- Walk one of Australia’s top 7 longest piers (868 metres in length).
- Take a drive and a picnic to Lake Lenthall or take your 4WD vehicle to Mount Walsh National Park near Biggenden for beautiful fish filled billabongs at Eel creek, or alternatively some radical 4WD action.
- Visit Maryborough’s ‘Mary Poppins’ festival. Maryborough was the birthplace of Pamela Lyndon Travers author of children's classic ‘Mary Poppins’.
- Watch bands at Hoolihans Irish bar or the Beach Hotel.
- Pack your lunch and take a stroll through the nearby Botanical Gardens.
Deals for Members
Greyhound Australia
10% off tickets
Explore Australia with the largest interconnected coach network in the country. Your adventure starts here with Greyhound. YHA members receive 10% off point to point tickets when booking through the website.
- (1300) 473 946
- Visit website
- Redeem by selecting concession tickets when purchasing tickets and present your YHA member card on arrival.
