This is a piece of the Urangan beach to the east of the pier, with the Great Sandy Strait Resort in the background. On the other side of the pier a sea wall separates the beach from the Esplanade, where the shaded side of the wall facing the roadway has been decorated with dozens of brightly painted murals. In this view of the Esplanade at Urangan the sea wall can be seen at the bend in the road in the distance. The Esplanade in some areas is further developed with shops and businesses, but here, residences and holiday accommodation predominate. A lake surrounded by well manicured lawns and trees is the first impression the botanical gardens give visitors as they leave the car park.
Paved walkways lead vistors around the gardens.
Magnificent remnant gums rise to tower above the lagoon. The botanical gardens are situated in Urangan, accessed from Elizabeth Street between Boat Harbour Drive and The Esplanade. The spacious lawns of Urangan's Dayman Park include a childrens playground with shelter and barbeque plus ample space for leaving cars right in front of Reefworld. A well known landmark on the Esplanade at Urangan is Vic Hislop's shark show. The stylish terminal building at Hervey Bay's airport provides Urangan's welcome to air travellers.