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About Queensland

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Queensland attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

Popular destinations

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Gold Coast City

Gold Coast City

7 beaches
Natural shadow • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Surfing
Sunshine Coast Regional

Sunshine Coast Regional

18 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Bundaberg Region

Bundaberg

5 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing
Cassowary Coast Regional

Cassowary Coast Regional

11 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Douglas Shire

Douglas Shire

10 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking
Mareeba Shire

Mareeba Shire

7 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Noosa Shire

Noosa Shire

11 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Brisbane City

Brisbane City

1 beach
Natural shadow • Sand • Small
Whitsunday Regional

Whitsunday Regional

29 beaches
Exceptional beauty • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Livingstone Shire

Livingstone Shire

12 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Redland City

Redland City

9 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Hinchinbrook Shire

Hinchinbrook Shire

2 beaches
Secluded relax • Natural shadow • Wild beach
City of Moreton Bay

Moreton Bay

11 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Good for water jumping
Mackay Regional

Mackay

12 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Cairns Regional

Cairns Regional

3 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Gympie Regional

Gympie Regional

2 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for Surfing
Townsville City

Townsville

9 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Gladstone Regional

Gladstone Regional

6 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Fraser Coast Regional

Fraser Coast

14 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Northern Peninsula Area Regional

Northern Peninsula Area

2 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Beach volleyball
Cook Shire

Cook Shire

3 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Camping
Isaac Regional

Isaac Regional

1 beach
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Camping
Mapoon Aboriginal Shire

Mapoon Aboriginal Shire

1 beach
Wild beach • Camping • Good for Relax
Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire

Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire

1 beach
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Good for Relax
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Queensland Best beaches

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Coolum Beach
Coolum Beach
Coolum Beach
Good for Relax

Coolum Beach

Coolum Beach 0.5 km
Very good
8.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Crowded in season • Strong current
5.5 Amenities index
Elliott Heads Beach
Elliott Heads Beach
Elliott Heads Beach
Good for Relax

Elliott Heads Beach

Elliott Heads 0.4 km
Very good
8.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
5.5 Amenities index
Cylinder Beach II
Cylinder Beach II
Cylinder Beach II
Good for Relax

Cylinder Beach II

Point Lookout 1.6 km
Very good
8.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Fine sand bottom
3.2 Amenities index
Main Beach
Main Beach
Main Beach
Good for Relax

Main Beach

Point Lookout 1.1 km
Very good
8.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Fine sand bottom
4 Amenities index
South Gorge Beach
South Gorge Beach
South Gorge Beach

South Gorge Beach

Point Lookout 1.1 km
Very good
8.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
4 Amenities index
Clifton Beach
Clifton Beach
Clifton Beach
Good for Relax

Clifton Beach

Fairyland 6.9 km
Very good
8.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
5.6 Amenities index
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Popular types of Queensland beaches

Picturesque
Picturesque
Sand
Sand
Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Secluded relax
Secluded relax
Remote
Remote
Kids friendly
Kids friendly
Snorkling
Snorkling
Hotel beach
Hotel beach
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
Long beaches
Long beaches
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 187 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Queensland.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Queensland

Whitehaven Beach

Whitehaven Beach
9.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty
Whitsunday island, Shute Harbour 26.1 km
Hayman Island Beach

Hayman Island Beach
8.7
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Bright fine sand
Hayman island, Hayman Island 0.6 km
Chance Bay

Chance Bay
8.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
Whitsunday island, Shute Harbour 26.6 km
Bingil Bay

Bingil Bay
8.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Mission Beach 4.4 km
Rose Bay Beach

Rose Bay Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Kings Beach 1.4 km
Four Mile Beach

Four Mile Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Port Douglas 4 km
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Sandy beaches in Queensland

Hill Inlet Lookout Beach

Hill Inlet Lookout Beach
9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty
Whitsunday island, Shute Harbour 24.7 km
Kings Beach

Kings Beach
9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Caloundra 0.9 km
Bulcock Beach

Bulcock Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Caloundra 1 km
Cylinder Beach

Cylinder Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Point Lookout 0.6 km
Mooloolaba Beach

Mooloolaba Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Maroochydore 3.9 km
Burleigh Beach

Burleigh Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Gold Coast 9.6 km
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Beaches with shade in Queensland

Four Mile Beach II

Four Mile Beach II
9.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Port Douglas 0.6 km
Etty Bay

Etty Bay
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Mourilyan 5.9 km
Catseye Beach

Catseye Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Hamilton island, Shute Harbour 18.7 km
Horseshoe Bay Beach

Horseshoe Bay Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Kings Beach 2.5 km
Mission Beach Beach

Mission Beach Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Mission Beach 0.5 km
Nielson Beach

Nielson Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
Australia, Bargara 1.3 km
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Best dog friendly beaches in Queensland

Mudjimba Dog Beach

Mudjimba Dog Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Sunshine Coast 1.8 km
The Spit Dog Beach

The Spit Dog Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Australia, Currigee 4.8 km
Bramston Beach

Bramston Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Australia, Babinda 11.2 km
Kings Beach

Kings Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Kings Beach 0.1 km
Salonika Beach

Salonika Beach
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Timberlands 5.4 km
Dog & Cat Beach

Dog & Cat Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Caloundra 7.4 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Queensland

Mission Beach Foreshore

Mission Beach Foreshore
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Wongaling Beach 1 km
Champagne Pools Beach

Champagne Pools Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Orchid Beach 5 km
Little Cove Beach

Little Cove Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Noosa Heads 1.5 km
Frenchmans Beach

Frenchmans Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Point Lookout 1.1 km
Chalkie's Beach

Chalkie's Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
Harold island, Shute Harbour 30.1 km
Orchid Beach

Orchid Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Australia, Orchid Beach 0.8 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Queensland

Noosa Heads Main Beach

Noosa Heads Main Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Noosa Heads 1.3 km
Palm Cove Beach

Palm Cove Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Fairyland 8.4 km
Miami Beach

Miami Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Gold Coast 7.5 km
Alexandra Headland Beach

Alexandra Headland Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Maroochydore 2.1 km
Strand Park Beach

Strand Park Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Townsville 1.8 km
Surfers Paradise Beach

Surfers Paradise Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Gold Coast 1.7 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Queensland, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 159 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 117 beaches in the region have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Queensland is less than 500 meters. 167 beaches are relatively easy to access, 3 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 17 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Queensland however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Queensland's beaches

Eimeo Beach
10 Kai R

This is the best beach in Mackay, with plenty of large trees providing shade, picnic tables, a playground, and toilet facilities. It's the perfect spot for a peaceful early morning beach walk.

Sunshine Beach
10 Mikey

This beach is like a slice of paradise. It's absolutely essential to witness the breathtaking sunrise here. And as an added bonus, strolling along the waves is a delightful experience.

Wurtulla Beach
10 Don Lawson

The beach is situated on a completely natural dune backdrop and features clean white sand and spotless water. It stretches for many kilometers in both directions and is sparsely populated, offering a peaceful atmosphere. Additionally, there are multiple lifeguard towers and ample parking spaces available.

Mudjimba Beach
10 Henry Smith

The beach is fantastic and has excellent support from the local lifesavers club.

Rules Beach
10 Peter

This beach is located in a peaceful spot between Gladstone and Bundaberg and is truly remarkable. It is famous for being a turtle nesting beach, with loggerhead turtles making their way into the dunes almost every night from December to February. During the daytime, it is an ideal beach for dogs, and the surf conditions range from calm to rough. The beach stretches for about 2 kilometers and is not supervised. It is advisable to bring enough water and some shade, but the best part is that you can truly have this beach all to yourself.

Sylvan Beach
10 Zara Kaelin

This beach is worth a visit. It's not crowded, making it a great spot for camping or having a picnic with your family.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 55 beaches in the region, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Queensland? In total there are 187 beaches and the most popular is Four Mile Beach II.

Most viewed beaches of Queensland

Pandanus Beach

Pandanus Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Lindum 2.8 km
Coral Cove Beach

Coral Cove Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Hamilton island, Shute Harbour 19.6 km
Buchans Point Beach

Buchans Point Beach
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Australia, Myola 9.4 km
Boathaven Beach

Boathaven Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Australia, Airlie Beach 0.8 km
Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
Australia, Airlie Beach 0.3 km
Palm Bay Beach

Palm Bay Beach
8.4
Partly hotel beach, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Long island, Shute Harbour 8.7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Queensland?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Queensland, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 187 beaches in total, of which about 100 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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The best beaches in Queensland:

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How to view only nearest to me beaches in Queensland?

To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Queensland, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Queensland?

Most of the beaches located in Queensland are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

Popular categories of beaches in Queensland by access:

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Top 5 popular beaches with easy access in Queensland:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Queensland?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

Other popular categories

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Queensland?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Queensland by occupancy.

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Which beaches in Queensland are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

The selections of the beaches in Queensland according to the recommended audience:

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How to view all beaches by amenities details in Queensland?

Use filter in search results to select a beach according to your preference for amenities.

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Queensland?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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