Kawungan Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Hervey Bay: Exclusive Island Hopper Adventure Cruise
Overnight Skippered Charter Onboard K'gari Breeze
2 Day PINK4WD Tagalong Tour - K'gari/Fraser Island
From Hervey Bay: Half-Day K'gari Fraser Island Beach Cruise
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Other neighbourhoods around Kawungan
Wondunna
While there might not be top attractions in Wondunna, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre and Hervey Bay Botanic Garden.
Scarness
Scarness is popular for its pristine beaches, and you might make a stop by Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum, a top place to visit in the area.
Urraween
Travellers like the spas in Urraween, and Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
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.
- Esplanade
- Great Sandy Straits Marina
- Urangan Pier
- Lake McKenzie
- Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre
- Great Sandy National Park
- Hervey Bay Botanic Garden
- Toogoom Beach
- Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum
- Reefworld Aquarium
- Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre
- Burrum Coast National Park
- Hervey Bay Golf and Country Club
- River Heads Ferry Dock
- Urangan Central Shopping Centre
- WetSide Water Education Park
- Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere
- Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum
- Mary Poppins Statue
- Queens Park
- Fraser Coast Cultural Centre
- Station Square Shopping Centre
- Portside
- Customs House Interpretive Centre