Photo of Paddle Bay Beach with gray sand & rocks surface

Photo of Paddle Bay Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Paddle Bay Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Paddle Bay Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

6.7

Good

Paddle Bay Beach

South Molle Island, Australia

#183 out of 187 in Queensland

6.7

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Deserted Perfect for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Shute Harbour • 5.9 km

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Park Conway Conservation Park

5.2km

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About

Paddle Bay Beach is located on the CoralSea and it is in the 29th place out of 29 beaches in the Whitsunday Regional region The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray sand & rocks cover, 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.

Paddle Bay 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 Cockatoo Beach, which has a rating of 7.1.

Paddle Bay 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 South Mobile island and the correct question is not how to get to Paddle Bay 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

7.9 M/S

Wind

+21 ^o C

Water temperature

1.5 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Shute Harbour • 5.9 km

Map of beach

Park Conway Conservation Park

5.2km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

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Localities

Nearest

Shute Harbour • 5.9km

Transport

Airport

SOI • 1km

Bus Station

Shute Harbour Road at Conway Picnic • 7.9km

Train Station

Longford Creek • 48.7km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Paddle Bay Beach?

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gray color. 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 rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Paddle Bay Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Paddle Bay Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Paddle Bay 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.

Paddle Bay 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 Paddle Bay Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Paddle Bay 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 mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Paddle Bay Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Paddle Bay 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:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Paddle Bay Beach?

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

Hiking adventurers

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Paddle Bay Beach.

How far is the Paddle Bay Beach from parking?

The Paddle Bay Beach has no parking spot

Are there any attractions nearby Paddle Bay Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Paddle Bay Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Coral Beach located in 4.9 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Paddle Bay Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Paddle Bay 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.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Paddle Bay Beach (Whitsunday Regional) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Paddle Bay Beach (Whitsunday Regional) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.