Hervey Bay Shopping Centres
Shopping & Retail Guide
Hervey Bay offers a good range of shopping options, from large shopping centres and supermarkets to specialty stores, homewares, dining, health services and smaller neighbourhood centres.
Most of the city’s main retail areas are concentrated around Pialba, Urraween, Eli Waters and Urangan, making everyday shopping relatively convenient for residents across Hervey Bay.
Whether you are moving to the area, purchasing a new home or simply getting to know the city, the following shopping centres provide many of the groceries, retail stores and everyday services available throughout Hervey Bay.
STOCKLAND HERVEY BAY
Stockland Hervey Bay is one of Hervey Bay’s largest shopping destinations and provides a broad mix of major retailers, specialty stores, food outlets and services.
The centre is anchored by Coles, Kmart and Fresh & Save and includes more than 90 specialty retailers, with shopping categories ranging from fashion, homewares and electrical products through to health, beauty, banking and dining. It also has a large amount of free parking and serves as an important public transport interchange for the city.
Its central location makes Stockland a convenient shopping destination for residents from throughout Hervey Bay.
Location: 6 Central Avenue, Hervey Bay
PIALBA PLACE SHOPPING CENTRE
Pialba Place Shopping Centre is one of Hervey Bay’s long-established shopping centres and is located close to the heart of Pialba.
The centre is anchored by Coles and BIG W and includes a range of specialty shops and services. It occupies a substantial site and provides more than 800 car spaces, making it a convenient destination for grocery shopping, general retail and everyday services.
Pialba Place is also conveniently positioned near the city centre, waterfront, community facilities and other Pialba shopping areas.
Location: Main Street, Pialba
BAY PLAZA
Bay Plaza is located on Torquay Road and provides another convenient shopping option close to central Hervey Bay.
The centre is anchored by Woolworths and includes specialty food outlets and other retailers and services. Its central position makes it particularly convenient for residents of Pialba, Scarness, Torquay and surrounding areas.
Bay Plaza provides an easy option for grocery shopping and everyday needs without having to visit one of the city’s larger retail centres.
Location: 27 Torquay Road, Hervey Bay
ELI WATERS SHOPPING CENTRE
Eli Waters Shopping Centre is a popular neighbourhood shopping centre located at the corner of Ibis Boulevard and Maryborough Hervey Bay Road.
The centre is anchored by Woolworths and has more than 20 specialty retailers. These include fresh food and takeaway options together with health, beauty, pharmacy, pathology, optical and other everyday services. Free parking is available at the centre.
For residents living in Eli Waters and the growing residential areas on the western side of Hervey Bay, the centre provides convenient access to groceries and many everyday essentials without needing to travel into central Pialba.
This is particularly useful for buyers considering the new house and land opportunities currently available in Eli Waters.
Location: 2 Ibis Boulevard, Eli Waters
URANGAN CENTRAL SHOPPING CENTRE
Urangan Central Shopping Centre provides convenient everyday shopping for residents in Urangan and the southern part of Hervey Bay.
The centre includes a Woolworths supermarket together with specialty stores and services such as food outlets, health services and Australia Post.
Its location near the intersection of Boat Harbour Drive and Elizabeth Street makes it easily accessible from Urangan and neighbouring residential areas, as well as from the Esplanade and marina precinct.
Location: Corner Boat Harbour Drive and Elizabeth Street, Urangan
SPG HERVEY BAY
SPG Hervey Bay is a large retail and service precinct on Boat Harbour Drive in Pialba and is an important addition to Hervey Bay’s shopping choices.
Rather than being a traditional enclosed shopping centre, SPG combines larger-format retail stores with cafés and restaurants, health and medical services, homewares, gifts and other specialty businesses.
Current retailers include major destinations such as Spotlight and Anaconda, while the precinct also provides food, health, beauty and professional services.
For people setting up a new home, this part of Hervey Bay is particularly convenient because Boat Harbour Drive and the surrounding Pialba area contain a wide range of home, furniture, electrical, outdoor and household retailers.
Location: 200 Boat Harbour Drive, Pialba
MORE SHOPPING THROUGHOUT HERVEY BAY
Hervey Bay’s shopping is not limited to its major centres.
Boat Harbour Drive is an important retail corridor and includes a variety of larger-format stores catering for home improvement, furniture, electrical goods, outdoor equipment and other household needs.
The Esplanade also provides a different style of shopping, with cafés, restaurants, boutiques, gift shops and smaller local businesses spread through areas including Scarness, Torquay and Urangan.
Pialba remains one of Hervey Bay’s main commercial centres, combining major shopping centres with local businesses, services and the city’s growing civic precinct.
This mix means residents can generally access groceries, retail, health services, dining and household shopping without having to travel outside Hervey Bay.
SHOPPING FOR RESIDENTS OF ELI WATERS
For buyers considering one of Qld House & Land’s current homes in Eli Waters, everyday shopping is conveniently accessible.
Eli Waters Shopping Centre provides a local Woolworths supermarket and specialty stores, while the larger shopping areas of Pialba, including Stockland Hervey Bay, Pialba Place, Bay Plaza and SPG Hervey Bay, provide access to a much broader range of retail and services.
This combination of local shopping and easy access to Hervey Bay’s major retail areas adds to the convenience of living in Eli Waters.
LIVING IN HERVEY BAY
Access to shopping and everyday services is an important consideration for anyone relocating to a new area.
Hervey Bay combines the relaxed lifestyle of a coastal regional city with a strong range of supermarkets, major retailers, specialty stores, medical and health services, dining and household shopping.
For people considering a move to the Fraser Coast, this means many everyday needs can be met locally while still enjoying the beaches, waterfront and relaxed lifestyle for which Hervey Bay is known.
Qld House & Land currently has a selection of new house and land packages available in Eli Waters, Hervey Bay.
For current properties, plans, inclusions and availability, please contact
Qld House & Land on 0431 806 200.