Photo of Joes Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Joes Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Joes Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

8.4

Very good

Joes Beach

Hamilton Island, Australia

#41 out of 187 in Queensland

8.4

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Bright sand Deserted Sand bottom Good for Kayaking Perfect for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Shute Harbour • 14.6 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Pebble Beach at qualia

9.6 - Exceptional 6.5km

Restaurant The Long Pavilion at qualia

9 - Excellent 6.5km

Bar One Tree Hill

9.2 - Excellent 7.4km

Restaurant Bommie

8.6 - Excellent 7.9km

Restaurant Popeye's Fish and Chips Takeaway

7.2 - Good 7.9km

Bar Marina Tavern

7.8 - Very good 7.9km

Restaurant Manta Ray

8 - Very good 7.9km

Italian Restaurant Romano's Italian Restaurant

8.2 - Very good 8km

Restaurant Sporties staff bar

10 - Exceptional 8km

National Park Whitsunday Peak

3km

National Park Whitsunday Islands National Park

6.6km

Park Benches on the street

7.9km

Park Hamilton Island Wildlife

8.1km

Park Mango Tree Corner

8.1km

Park Shadey Creek Lawn

8.3km

Hiking Area Scenic trail entrance

8.7km

Hiking Area Flat Top Hill lookout

9km

Hiking Area Hotel scenic walk picnic table.

9.1km

Playground Main Pool Playground

8km

Bakery Bob's Bakery

8.4 - Very good 7.9km

Supermarket Hamilton Island IGA

8.2km

Tourist Attraction Whitsunday Island

5.6km

Tourist Attraction Point Henning Pavilion

7.2km

Tourist Attraction Lookout at One Tree Hill

7.4km

Church All Saints Chapel

7.9km

Tourist Attraction Jetski Tours & Dinghy Hire

7.9km

Tourist Attraction Hamilton Island Minigolf (Part of Sports Club)

8.4km

Tourist Attraction Hamilton Island

8.9km

Tourist Attraction ATV Tours

9.7km

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About

Joes Beach is located on the CoralSea and it is in the 10th place out of 29 beaches in the Whitsunday Regional region The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season. Please note that the area nearby is possible for wild camping.

Joes Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Dugong Beach, which has a rating of 7.4.

Joes Beach (Whitsunday Regional) is located outside the Shute Harbour settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Whitsunday island and the correct question is not how to get to Joes Beach, but what mode of transport can be used to get to it, because this part of the coast is inaccessible by land. The beach can only be reached by water and you have to rent a boat to get there.

Weather

history

+22 ^o C +19 ^o C

Air temperature

7.3 M/S

Wind

+21 ^o C

Water temperature

1.2 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Shute Harbour • 14.6 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Pebble Beach at qualia

9.6 - Exceptional 6.5km

Restaurant The Long Pavilion at qualia

9 - Excellent 6.5km

Bar One Tree Hill

9.2 - Excellent 7.4km

Restaurant Bommie

8.6 - Excellent 7.9km

Restaurant Popeye's Fish and Chips Takeaway

7.2 - Good 7.9km

Bar Marina Tavern

7.8 - Very good 7.9km

Restaurant Manta Ray

8 - Very good 7.9km

Italian Restaurant Romano's Italian Restaurant

8.2 - Very good 8km

Restaurant Sporties staff bar

10 - Exceptional 8km

National Park Whitsunday Peak

3km

National Park Whitsunday Islands National Park

6.6km

Park Benches on the street

7.9km

Park Hamilton Island Wildlife

8.1km

Park Mango Tree Corner

8.1km

Park Shadey Creek Lawn

8.3km

Hiking Area Scenic trail entrance

8.7km

Hiking Area Flat Top Hill lookout

9km

Hiking Area Hotel scenic walk picnic table.

9.1km

Playground Main Pool Playground

8km

Bakery Bob's Bakery

8.4 - Very good 7.9km

Supermarket Hamilton Island IGA

8.2km

Tourist Attraction Whitsunday Island

5.6km

Tourist Attraction Point Henning Pavilion

7.2km

Tourist Attraction Lookout at One Tree Hill

7.4km

Church All Saints Chapel

7.9km

Tourist Attraction Jetski Tours & Dinghy Hire

7.9km

Tourist Attraction Hamilton Island Minigolf (Part of Sports Club)

8.4km

Tourist Attraction Hamilton Island

8.9km

Tourist Attraction ATV Tours

9.7km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Joes Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Joes Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Escape Beach Escape Beach

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Localities

Nearest

Shute Harbour • 14.6km

Transport

Airport

HTI • 9.4km

Bus Station

Shute Harbour Road at Conway Picnic • 17.3km

Train Station

Longford Creek • 59km

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8.4 Very good

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10 Exceptional

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Lars H.

10 Exceptional

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Joes Beach?

The coastline of Joes Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Joes Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Joes Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Joes Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Joes Beach is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Joes Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Joes Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Joes Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Joes Beach is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

The following features add extra points:

On the territory of the national park / reserve
Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Joes Beach?

Joes Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Wild camping lovers
Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Joes Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Joes Beach.

How far is the Joes Beach from parking?

The Joes Beach has no parking spot

What is the best time of the year to visit Joes Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Joes Beach is February. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 29°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 21°C and water 21°C. See more details in weather section.