What's on in Hervey Bay
A regular host to numerous events, Hervey Bay boasts an event nearly every weekend!
Up and coming events...
Urangan Pier Markets
Pier Street, Urangan every Wednesday & Saturday 7am - 12pm
The iconic Urangan Pier Park Community Markets are located adjacent to the Urangan Pier.
Local markets offering everything from Fresh fruit & vegetables, handmade crafts, fashion and much more.
Grab something delicious from the food court and enjoy the live entertainment. Great day out for the whole family.
Hervey Bay has been announced as the first Whale Heritage Site in the world!
In the pristine waters off Fraser Island Humpbacks aren't just passing through on their way to their breeding grounds - they're actually taking time out to socialise, have some fun, learn some essential lifeskills and nuture their young. Hervey Bay is the whale watching capital of the world with the season from Mid July to the end of September each year.
We can help book your tour. Book accommodation direct for the best prices.
K'Gari Fraser Island Tours
Why not book a tour to the world heritage listed Fraser Island during your stay in Hervey Bay. As the worlds largest sand Island, Fraser Island is a bucket list must!
You can gaze up at towering ancient trees in astonishing rainforests growing out of sand, be amazed by the incredible sapphire blues and emerald greens in the stunning freshwater lakes and float down Eli Creek. Panoramic viewpoints include Indian Head, a rocky outcrop on the island's easternmost tip, and the Cathedrals, a cliff famous for sculpted ribbons of coloured sand.
We can help book your tour. Book accommodation direct for the best prices.
Maryborough Markets
City Hall Green, Maryborough 7am - 12pm
Every Thursday, Maryborough’s city centre undergoes an amazing transformation into a colourful outdoor heritage bazaar. Meet a cast of characters in historical dress, including the Town Crier, and hear the firing of the historic time cannon. Soak up the atmosphere of music and entertainers. Enjoy hot food stalls, relax at an inner city café or find wonderful condiments and gourmet pantry items to take home.
Due to COVID19 the markets will be practising social distancing, with smaller stall numbers and they do ask that people ensure that they practice social distancing, follow hygiene practices and do not attend if unwell.
Relish Food & Wine Festival
Portside Precinct and Queens Park, Maryborough
4th June 2022 10am - 5pm
Maryborough's heritage streetscapes and riverside parks are the perfect setting for a feast of local cuisine serving up celebrity and local chefs, gourmet tastings, cooking demonstrations, live music and more.
Drop in on local regional wineries for a delightful tasting experience and sample the finest seasonal produce grown in the Fraser Coast and surrounding idyllic natural environment.
Hervey Bay Whale Festival
Various locations, Hervey Bay
29th - 31st July 2022
There is no other place in the world that compares to the awe-inspiring, soul-stirring, up-close whale watching encounters that you will find in Hervey Bay.
Between July and November, thousands of humpback whales travel the ‘humpback highway’ and arrive in the calm, protected waters of Hervey Bay. Unlike any other place along the ‘humpback highway’, the whales will stop and spend up to 10 days resting, socialising and playing before continuing their trip back to the Antarctic for the summer months.
This unique relationship gives reason to celebrate each year with the Hervey Bay Whale Festival. An eclectic event to recognise the importance of the ocean to Hervey Bay and promote the conservation of the marine environment and animals that are unique and important to our region.
For more information, please visit: https://herveybaywhalefestival.com.au/