Maddigan's Seafood Fish & Chips
Maddigan's Seafood
A long-established fish and chips shop on the Torquay seafront, operating for over 45 years. Buy your order and eat it on the beach across the road for the most authentic experience.
Located at 401 Torquay Esplanade, facing the beach, this shop has operated at the same site for more than 45 years and is Hervey Bay's best-known budget seafood takeaway. Fish is sourced from local fishermen where possible. Options include cod, shark flake, whiting and tailor, with local specialties of crumbed snapper and Hervey Bay scallops. There are also oysters, prawns and mantis shrimp tails. Portions are generous, and a single serve of fish and chips costs about AUD 12–17. Reviews have fluctuated in recent years. It is mainly a takeaway, and wheelchair access inside is limited.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 8:00–20:00 (check with the shop)
Nearby sights
- Hervey Bay Esplanade
- Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens
- Urangan Pier
- Hervey Bay Whale Watching
- Lake McKenzie
- Central Station & Wanggoolba Creek
- Lake Birrabeen
- Maryborough Heritage City