Shelly Beach Motel offers beautiful views of the tranquil waters of Hervey Bay from all rooms.

They are all self-contained, individually decorated, with queen size beds and comfortable lounge chairs.

Each room has its own private balcony or courtyard, complete with a patio setting to enjoy the sunshine that Queensland is famous for.

Our beautiful climate averages 28 degrees celsius in summer and 22 degrees celsius in winter, one of the best climate zones in the world.

Apart from the glorious weather, the best feature of Hervey Bay is the 60 kilometres of seaside with its unspoiled beaches, reserves, parklands and river inlets.

When you come to Hervey Bay to see the whales we guarantee that you’ll have the most unforgetable time of your life!

Whale watching season in Hervey Bay runs from late July to early November and that’s when you need to be here to view get up close and personal to the most magnificent creatures on the planet.