Quality accommodation for backpackers in the centre of Hervey Bay, Our small and friendly family run hostel offers you a home away from home with cosy well appointed rooms and clean and well maintained facilities. The woolshed is located right in the centre of Hervey Bay only 5 minutes walk to the beach, shops, supermarket, restaurants and pubs. Our rooms are spread out over 3 different buildings, situated within a large garden, surrounded by ponds, tropical vegetation, palm trees and gum trees. This natural bush setting attracts alot of wildlife, there is daily parrot feeding, possums like to drop in the evenings and say G'day, and Hervey Bay fruit bats can be spotted at dusk as they fly in their thousands. - Read more

Beaches Backpackers is located north of Brisbane in the coastal town of Hervey Bay, internationally recognised at the gateway to World Heritage Listed Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world.Our friendly hostel caters perfectly to the independent traveller offering a range of budget style accommodation including shared dorm, twin and double rooms with ensuite and shared facilities available. All rooms are cleaned daily by our fantastic housekeeping team. Beaches famous Party Bar runs a range of activities and theme parties each week for those who want to let their hair down and party into the early hours. - Read more

This interntaional hostel, located next door to the marina in Hervey Bay, offers all the facilities and services of a resort but at a budget price. Surrounded by eight acres of tropical gardens, this multi award winning property has first class accomodation and amenities including camping ground, large pool and spa, tennis and table tennis, internet lounge, bistro and bar. You can book you Fraser Island trips directly with the tour desk, either fully guided or 4x4 self drive. - Read more

Located 100 metres from the beach, on The Fraser Coast, it is the “backpacker experience” you will be talking about for years to come. Special Offers A range of accommodation including Unit Rooms, Cabins, Caravans, Camper Van and Tent sites are available. The Fraser Coast Backpackers nightly entertainment, night clubs and bars are the perfect way to unwind after a sightseeing and touring day Our friendly staff will also assist you with tour bookings and recreational activities at The Tour Desk. - Read more

Fraser Roving Backpacker Resort Hostel is built to exceed 5 star backpacker standards. Located in the centre of whale watching Hervey Bay Esplanade with uninterrupted views of the ocean, less than 30m away! Close to shops and all amenities. Whale watching, Fraser Island 4 wheel drive hire and/or Whitsunday sailing tours (5 day camp and sail tour) arranged in house - e-mail for details and prices of a huge range of discount tour options. New comfortable beds. Quiet rooms. Lively bar. - Read more

Hervey Bay is the gateway to world heritage listed Fraser Island which is the largest sand island in the world. From river heads in Hervey Bay, the Ferry Crossing, to the Island takes approximately 30 minutes and arrives at Wongoolba Creek on the east coast. From here you and your 4x4 head North and experience such wonders as Lake McKenzie, Lake Wabby and Indian Head. Hervey Bay, famous also for its Whale watching (July to Oct) is often described as an “aquatic playground” from where travelers can enjoy a wide range of water sports and activities. - Read more

Accommodation is in 4-star motel air conditioned units with en suite facilities, colour TV with free in-house movies and bar fridge. Single/twin-share rooms are available as well as quad-share rooms. Whether you're just relaxing for a bit, or enjoying a more adrenaline packed activity such as horse riding, water skiing, parasailing, whale watching or skydiving, Kondari Backpackers Resort is the place to be for the ultimate holiday resort experience. You can also take a day trip to the magnificent Fraser Island or Lady Elliot Island. - Read more

The hostel is situated 200m (less than 5min walk) from Hervey Bay's beachfront with shops, restaurants, Internet cafes, supermarket, bars & cafes. You always get a good description of what is nice to do or eat around the area. After a complete renovation the house has even more security, character and comfort. We provide an equipped kitchen, common room/living room, separate toilets and showers for males and females, laundry and an outdoor dining area with a "tropical-island" theme. Gardens are lush with verandahs and deck area, a perfect place for spotting wildlife. - Read more

Brand new, modern and trendy backpackers that match its stunning surrounds, Winner of the "Fraser coast tourism awards for excellence 2007" NEXT offers top of the range hostel accommodation at a bargain price. Our rooms, as you would expect, are clean spacious and comfortable. But when you stay at NEXT you'll also enjoy all the creature comforts of home - comfy beds, crisp linen sheets and your own en-suite, Our dorm rooms sleep a maximum of 12 people, but if you prefer your privacy we also offer single and double rooms. NEXT also offer our GIRLZONE these are rooms designed to make your stay special and exclusive. These dorms are roomy air conditioned and complete with your own en-suite, vanity space and mirrors. - Read more

The best feature of Palace Backpackers is that its location allows for easy access to Fraser Island, the worlds largest sand island. Whilst on Fraser Island travellers will have to chance to visit some of the most diverse environments an island has to offer. From ship wrecks to pristine lakes they are guaranteed to take home some memorable moments. Palace runs their own 4WD self drive camping safaris The 3 day/ 2 nights self drive 4wd safaris depart daily. This will be a self discovery journey into one of the worlds most fascinating & unique environments. They own our own fleet of unique 4wd high top vehicles which allow plenty of internal seating space. - Read more

Hervey Bay (pronounced 'Harvey bay') was discovered by Captain James Cook in 1770 whilst travelling the east coast of Australia. He wrongly assumed that Fraser Island was joined to the Australian mainland and the sheltered waters behind it were a bay. The waters of the Great Sandy Strait are very shallow and he did not proceed far enough south to find the passage between Fraser Island and the coast. He named the bay "Hervey's Bay" after Lord Augustus Hervey an admiral of the Blue, the Earl of Bristol and Captain Cook's boss. - Read more

The "Friendly" provides quality, superior accommodation for those looking for something better on a budget. Backpackers and other independent travelers will find us refreshingly different from the standard hostel. Small, clean, quiet and friendly, In purpose built, apartment-style accommodation with polished floorboards, back balcony with ocean views and cool comfortable rooms all year round, you can relax and enjoy the delights of beautiful Hervey Bay and Fraser Island. - Read more