Point Vernon Travel Guide
Hervey Bay
Visit Point Vernon
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shelly Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Shelly Beach during your trip to Hervey Bay? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Point Vernon
Nightcap at Kondari Resort
Friendly staff and clean room.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Mantra Hervey Bay
Hotel not impressed Lift not working Given a room downstairs Was dark and dingy nothing like photos on website of what we booked Room with spa Spa did not work Not worth the money we paid to stay
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
The Beach Motel Hervey Bay
Room was very clean and staff were very obliging
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Kingfisher Bay Resort
All good
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa
Probably the best hotel in town. Location great ! Views great from my room and a good gym and pools
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Hervey Bay Hotel & Resort
While I found the room ok and the staff very helpful and friendly I had a problem with the shower over a plunge bath. I have osteo in one leg and was afraid of falling without a non slip mat or a railing to hold onto. Thank you
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Point Vernon
Eli Waters
Eli Waters might not have many top sights, but Hervey Bay Golf and Country Club and Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Pialba
Pialba is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere and WetSide Water Education Park.
Urraween
Travellers like the spas in Urraween, and Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
Dundowran Beach
While Dundowran Beach isn't home to many top sights, Toogoom Beach and Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.