The Beach Is Across The Road

At Australis Shelly Bay Resort you are never far from the water, after-all it's right across the road from the Resort.

Our north facing beach (wind protected) is also known to be one of the safest swimming beaches between Brisbane and Cape York and it is right at your doorstep when you stay at Australis Shelly Bay Resort. 

Stinger suits are not required here.

Beach Features

The Hervey Bay Esplanade and Foreshore is a hive of activity all year round without the hustle and bustle of other coastal beachside centres. 

This 14km stretch of development protected land provides for a long list of activities, why not try some of these while you are here:

• Safe Stinger Free Swimming
• Kayaking & Canoeing
• Sailing & Windsurfing
• Kitesurfing
• Dog Walking
• Jet Skiing & Water Skiing
• Camel Riding
• Picnic & BBQ Areas
• Beach Volleyball
• Sky Diving (landing that is!)
• Yoga & Tai Chi
• 14km shared Walking and Cycling Track
• Bicycle, Tandem & Quad-cycle hire
• Restaurants, Cafes & Sushi!
• Relaxing and much more

Key Holiday Periods

Key dates for travelling to Hervey Bay include Christmas, Easter and all QLD & NSW School Holiday periods.  However, the Whale Encounter season builds in excitement from late July through to early November each year making this an opportune time to getaway before everyone else does. 

The September school holidays are an extremely busy time of the year.  If you are planning a visit to Hervey Bay during September School holidays we highly recommend booking your Accommodation AND Tours well in advance through the Australis Shelly Bay Resort Tour Desk on FREE CALL 1800 240 797.