Attractions
Wetside Water Park
Address: Esplanade, Pialba QLD, Australia .WetSide Water Park is a fun, family friendly public asset designed with something for everyone and typically operates from October - April annually.
Parks attractions include;
- Water Slides
- Aqua Ninja play area
- Water play area (Main arena)
- TotSide for under 5s play
- Coffee shop and cafes adjacent
Entry to WetSide and Aqua Ninja is free, with waterslides costing $8 for 10 rides.
2026-2027 WetSide opening hours(PDF, 3MB)
During Queensland state school holidays WetSide is open 7 days from 10am to 5pm (excluding June/July/Aug).
For current information call or visit.
0406 451 472
facebook.com/WetSideWaterPark
WetSide may close for reasons including maintenance or extreme weather.
WetSide is closed for winter maintenance from May to September each year.
WetSide may close for reasons including maintenance or extreme weather.
Bamboo Land Nursery & Parklands
Address: 87 Old Coach Road, Torbanlea QLD, Australia .Bamboo Land is an established bamboo, ginger and heliconia parkland and nursery. s Theere are 10 acres of landscaped tropical parklands to enjoy - Admission is FREE.
Exploring the gardens is an experience for the whole family - the kids are sure to run around the maze of tracks.
There is now a cafe with coffee's, cold drinks, ice-creams and gift shop on-site.
Visitors are welcome to bring along a picnic & blanket to enjoy in any of the spots amongst the gardens or along the river.
Point Vernon Sunset Lookout and Beach
Address: Sunset Point Vernon, Esplanade, Point Vernon QLD, Australia .You can easily spend hours walking around and exploring the beaches surrounding Point Vernon.
There are heaps of accessible tidal rock pools, find little star fish, crabs, puffer fish and much more. Thanks to the established and protected trees and parklands, there is an abundance of bird life and wallabies to watch.
Locals go snorkeling in Gatakers Bay where it’s possible to see healthy reef, rock ledges and a variety of sea creatures including turtles and reef fish.
There are boat ramps at Gatakers Bay and The Gables.
Urangan Pier
Address: Pier Street, Urangan QLD, Australia .A must-walk and see attraction in Hervey Bay’s famous and historic Urangan Pier; one of the longest remaining in Australia. It stretches approximately 900m into the ocean and was previously used to connect coal trains to ships waiting out at sea in deeper waters.
A walk to the end will reward with spectacular views of Hervey Bay and the chance to see schools of fish, stingrays, dolphins and on very special occasions, whale.
Another must-do is fishing off the Pier. It is one of the best fishing spots for people of all ages.
Jetty, beaches parklands and Esplanade Exploring
Address: Charlton on the Esplanade Apartments, Esplanade, Torquay QLD, Australia .There are so many special places to explore.
The Pines Park, just across the road from the apartments; young and older kiddos play equipment, picnic tables, tidal rock pools.
All Abilities Park,, Seafront Oval and Skate Park - All int he same vacinity with park equipment for the bigger kids, or little kids with an older sibling to assist. Skate park is well lit and has public toilets.
Visit Fraser Coast Regional Council Parks and Gardens website for further detailed information.
Reefworld Aquarium and Waterfront Restaurant
Address: Dayman Park, Esplanade, Urangan QLD, Australia .Visit the website for additional information including how you can swim with the turtles!
https://www.reefworldherveybay.com/
ADMISSION
Adults: $25 each
Children (3 to 14 years) $15 each
Children under 3: Free
Admission is for the entire day and allows you to participate in our set feeding times.FEEDING TIMES
Green Sea Turtles: 11:00am
Join us for a once in a lifetime experience as we feed our huge green sea turtles Sam and Hook.
Reef fish: 2:30pm
Join us every afternoon whilst we guide our visitors through an intimate hand feeding with some of our largest fishy residents.
* Feeding times may vary as feeding habits change during different seasons.
Please call aquarium if you wish to confirm feed timesWaterfront Restaurant
Whilst you're here, Why not visit our Restaurant for some lunch!
www.waterfrontherveybay.com.au/Snakes Downunder Reptile Park and Zoo
Address: 51 Lucketts Road, Childers Queensland, Australia .https://www.snakesdownunder.com/
OPENNING HOURS
Open 6 days a week
9:30am to 3pm (last entry 2:20pm)
CLOSED Wednesdays
CLOSED Christmas Day
Boxing Day
Good Friday
Anzac Day
OPEN 7 DAYS DURING QLD SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Animals include;
Snakes, Emu, Koala, Meerkats, Komoda Dragans, Kangaroos, Crocodiles and much more, check out their website.
Its well worth the trip and fun for all ages.
Orchid House Botanic Gardens Urangan
Address: Elizabeth Street, Urangan QLD, Australia .Orchid House
Monday to Friday: 9am - 2.30pm
Phone: 1300 79 49 29 (for general orchid house enquiries)Botanic Gardens and Orchid House information brochure(PDF, 2MB)
The Hervey Bay Orchid House, located in the Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens, was established in 2000 to commemorate the Centenary of Federation. The building was designed to replicate the federation-style conservatories of Britain and Europe at the turn of the 19th century. It was officially opened on Australia Day, January 26, 2001.
The collection includes 85 different orchid genera including popular orchids such as cattleyas, dendrobiums, oncidiums, phalaenopsis and brassias; native orchids including cymbidiums, spiranthes and phaius; rare orchids including the Vanilla planifolia; and accompanying indoor plants including the Fraser Island King Fern, Pitcher Plant and the giant White Bat Plant.
Sourced from Fraser Coast Regional Council
Snakes Downunder Reptile Park
Address: 51 Lucketts Road, Childers Queensland, Australia .https://www.snakesdownunder.com/
OPENNING HOURS
Open 6 days a week
9:30am to 3pm (last entry 2:20pm)
CLOSED Wednesdays
CLOSED Christmas Day
Boxing Day
Good Friday
Anzac Day
OPEN 7 DAYS DURING QLD SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Animals include;
Snakes, Emu, Koala, Meerkats, Komoda Dragans, Kangaroos, Crocodiles and much more, check out their website.
Its well worth the trip and fun for all ages.
