Photo of Sawmill Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Sawmill Beach with turquoise pure water surface

7.2

Good

Sawmill Beach

Hamilton Island, Australia

#147 out of 187 in Queensland

7.2

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Bright sand Deserted Sand & Pebbles bottom Perfect for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Shute Harbour • 17.2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Pebble Beach at qualia

9.6 - Exceptional 8.3km

Restaurant The Long Pavilion at qualia

9 - Excellent 8.4km

Bar One Tree Hill

9.2 - Excellent 9.1km

Thai Restaurant coca chu

8.8 - Excellent 9.7km

Restaurant Popeye's Fish and Chips Takeaway

7.2 - Good 9.7km

Bar Marina Tavern

7.8 - Very good 9.7km

Restaurant Manta Ray

8 - Very good 9.7km

Restaurant Sporties staff bar

10 - Exceptional 9.8km

Italian Restaurant Romano's Italian Restaurant

8.2 - Very good 9.8km

National Park Whitsunday Peak

1.2km

National Park Whitsunday Islands National Park

4.7km

Park Benches on the street

9.7km

Park Hamilton Island Wildlife

9.9km

Park Mango Tree Corner

9.9km

Park Shadey Creek Lawn

9.9km

Playground Main Pool Playground

9.7km

Bakery Bob's Bakery

8.4 - Very good 9.7km

Tourist Attraction Whitsunday Island

3km

Tourist Attraction Tongue Bay

7.4km

Tourist Attraction Whitehaven Beach - Northern End

7.9km

Tourist Attraction Betty's Beach

8.1km

Tourist Attraction Point Henning Pavilion

9km

Tourist Attraction Lookout at One Tree Hill

9.1km

Church All Saints Chapel

9.6km

Tourist Attraction Jetski Tours & Dinghy Hire

9.7km

Historical Landmark Whitehaven Beach

9.6km

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About

Sawmill Beach is located on the CoralSea and it is in the 24th place out of 29 beaches in the Whitsunday Regional region The beach is located in a natural place. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so it is recommended to wear 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.

Sawmill 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.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Joes Beach, which has a rating of 8.4.

Sawmill 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 Sawmill 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 +20 ^o C

Air temperature

8.6 M/S

Wind

+21 ^o C

Water temperature

1.8 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Shute Harbour • 17.2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Pebble Beach at qualia

9.6 - Exceptional 8.3km

Restaurant The Long Pavilion at qualia

9 - Excellent 8.4km

Bar One Tree Hill

9.2 - Excellent 9.1km

Thai Restaurant coca chu

8.8 - Excellent 9.7km

Restaurant Popeye's Fish and Chips Takeaway

7.2 - Good 9.7km

Bar Marina Tavern

7.8 - Very good 9.7km

Restaurant Manta Ray

8 - Very good 9.7km

Restaurant Sporties staff bar

10 - Exceptional 9.8km

Italian Restaurant Romano's Italian Restaurant

8.2 - Very good 9.8km

National Park Whitsunday Peak

1.2km

National Park Whitsunday Islands National Park

4.7km

Park Benches on the street

9.7km

Park Hamilton Island Wildlife

9.9km

Park Mango Tree Corner

9.9km

Park Shadey Creek Lawn

9.9km

Playground Main Pool Playground

9.7km

Bakery Bob's Bakery

8.4 - Very good 9.7km

Tourist Attraction Whitsunday Island

3km

Tourist Attraction Tongue Bay

7.4km

Tourist Attraction Whitehaven Beach - Northern End

7.9km

Tourist Attraction Betty's Beach

8.1km

Tourist Attraction Point Henning Pavilion

9km

Tourist Attraction Lookout at One Tree Hill

9.1km

Church All Saints Chapel

9.6km

Tourist Attraction Jetski Tours & Dinghy Hire

9.7km

Historical Landmark Whitehaven Beach

9.6km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.2 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

850m 11 min walk

Dugong Beach Dugong Beach

7.4 Good

3.1km

Joes Beach Joes Beach

8.4 Very good

7.5km

Hill Inlet Lookout Beach Hill Inlet Lookout Beach

9 Excellent

Popular beach 9.7km

Whitehaven Beach Whitehaven Beach

9.2 Excellent

Popular beach 9.9km

Catseye Beach Catseye Beach

8.6 Excellent

11km

Chance Bay Chance Bay

8.6 Excellent

11.2km

Coral Cove Beach Coral Cove Beach

7.7 Very good

11.9km

Escape Beach Escape Beach

6.5 Good

Localities

Nearest

Shute Harbour • 17.2km

Transport

Airport

HIH • 10.8km

Bus Station

Shute Harbour Road at Conway Picnic • 19.7km

Train Station

Longford Creek • 60.9km

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Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Sawmill 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 a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Sawmill Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Sawmill 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 Sawmill Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Sawmill 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 Sawmill Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Sawmill 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 Sawmill Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Sawmill 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

What are the key audiences of Sawmill Beach?

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

Hiking adventurers

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Sawmill Beach.

How far is the Sawmill Beach from parking?

The Sawmill Beach has no parking spot

Are there any attractions nearby Sawmill Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Sawmill Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Whitsunday Island located in 3 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Sawmill 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.