When choosing a boat operator choose one with a fast boat to get out to the whale watching area faster. Also larger boats generally have more facilities. This 1.4km long pier is at Urangan, at the eastern end of Hervey Bay, is popular with fishermen. A little further is Urangan Boat Harbour where fishing boats bring in their fresh catch of crayfish and tiger prawns. A 10km bicycle track runs the length of the beach at Hervey bay.
Bike hire is readily available.
Watersports Hervey Bay does not have a surf beach, but various watercraft and windsurfers are available for hire on the beach at Scarness and Torquay. Phone 1800 072200. For details see Lady Elliot Island entry on Great Barrier Reef webpage. . Accommodation - Hervey Bay Koala Backpackers is a pleasant place with party atmosphere. 408 Charlton Esplanade, Torquay.