Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Flashpackers
MAP
HOSTEL
$
GOOGLE MAP
( 07-4124 1366;
www.flashpackersherveybay.com
;
195 Torquay Tce, Torquay; dm $25-30, d $70; )
This is the new standard for backpacker accommodation in Hervey Bay. Comfortable,
spacious dorm and en suite rooms, with reading lights, numerous power sockets, walk-in
communal fridge, spotless communal areas and showers with power. Set a street back
from the beach.
CARAVAN PARK
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Beachfront Tourist Parks
( Pialba 07-4128 1399, Scarness 07-4128 1274, Torquay 07-4125 1578;
www.beachfronttouristparks.com.au
;
un-
powered/powered site $25/36)
Fronting Hervey Bay's exquisitely long sandy beach, all three of
these shady parks live up to their name, with fantastic ocean views; the Torquay site is in
the heart of the action.
Colonial Village YHA
MAP
HOSTEL
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( 07-4125 1844;
www.yha.com.au/hostels/qld/fraser-capricorn-coasts/hervey-bay
; 820 Boat Harbour Dr, Urangan;
dm/d/cabin from $27/56/72; )
This excellent YHA is set on eight hectares of tranquil
bushland, close to the marina and only 50m from the beach. It's a lovely spot, thick with
ambience, possums and parrots. Facilities include a spa, tennis and basketball courts and a
sociable bar.
Mango Eco Hostel
( 07-4124 2832;
www.mangohostel.net
; 110 Torquay Rd, Scarness; dm/d $28/60; )
This small,
locally-run hostel is an old-school travellers' haunt. Intimate and loaded with character, it
sleeps guests in a four-bed dorm room and two very homey doubles. The wraparound ver-
andah and outdoor dining area add to the cosy, tropical atmosphere.
HOSTEL
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Happy Wanderer Village
MAP
CARAVAN PARK
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GOOGLE MAP
( 07-4125 1103;
www.happywanderer.com.au
;
105 Truro St, Torquay; unpowered/powered site from $30/35, cabin/
studio/villa from $69/89/121; )
The manicured lawns and profuse gum-tree cover at this
large park make for great tent sites.
