Hervey Bay Esplanade Trail - Point Vernon Leg, Hervey Bay, QLD

A start / end point for a magnificent walking / cycling trail that traverses the entire shoreline of Hervey Bay to the Urangan Boat Harbour – some 15.2 km away – is located at Gatakers Bay on Point Vernon !!!

There are numerous entry / exit points – all dependent solely upon your preference.

Though the escarpments of Vernon Point only rise to some 14.5 m in height, the views across to Fraser Island and the villages lining the foreshore of Hervey Bay from this segment of the trail, are absolutely breathtaking – bestowing an entirely different perspective of this beautiful part of Australia.

The shoreline varies from sand to rock to mangrove forest.  A number of monuments, picnic and viewing areas are dispersed along the way.

The trail is an easy gradient the entire way, consisting of well maintained paved surfaces.  The trail, for the most part, is separated from the road.

Helpful Hints:

– Close proximity to Town Centre – obtain Directions here

– A Car Park is situate at the Gatakers Bay

– The Trail features:

– 4.2 km (8.4 km return)

– Difficulty = Easy

– Gradient = Minimal

– Maintained Paved surface

– You can join the trail at multiple locations

– Points of Interest nearby

– Things to Do nearby

– Facilities available at Point Vernon include:

– Picnic Tables

– Public Toilets

– Sheltered Pavilions

– Seating is provided at various locations along the Trail