Photo of Horseshoe Bay Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Horseshoe Bay Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Horseshoe Bay Beach with small bay

Photo of Horseshoe Bay Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Horseshoe Bay Beach and the settlement

Photo of Horseshoe Bay Beach surrounded by mountains

8.6

Excellent

Horseshoe Bay Beach

Queens Beach, Australia

#14 out of 187 in Queensland

8.6

Excellent

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Perfect for swimming Short walking distance

Click on any feature to view all similar beaches in area

Located within the settlement

Kings Beach • 2.5 km

Map of beach

Cafe Horseshoe Bay Cafe

7.4 - Good 100m

Chinese Restaurant The Cove Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 110m

Cafe Good Morning Sunshine Mobile Cafe

10 - Exceptional 1.3km

Restaurant Restaurant at Queens Beach Motor Hotel

8.6 - Excellent 2.8km

Bar Queens Beach Hotel

8 - Very good 2.8km

Cafe Kevla Espresso & Health Food Bar

9.6 - Exceptional 3km

Restaurant The love shack ️

3.1km

Park Horseshoe Bay Beach

60m

Hiking Area Cape Edgecumbe Walking Trail

130m

Park Lions Park

140m

Park Ethel Barker Park

290m

Park Beachfront Path

630m

Park Rose Bay Beach

640m

Park Edgecumbe Heights Recreation Reserve

650m

Park Beach Access

890m

Park Case Park

900m

Playground Hansen Park

1.3km

Dog Park Dog-off-leash Beach

2.3km

Playground Covered Skateboard Park

2.7km

Dog Park Dog-off leash Beach

3.2km

Tourist Attraction Horseshoe Bay

50m

Tourist Attraction Grays Bay Beach

50m

Tourist Attraction Coral Beach

50m

Tourist Attraction Murray’s bay

110m

Tourist Attraction Coastal path

290m

Tourist Attraction Mother Beddock

480m

Tourist Attraction Bluewater parade lookout

940m

Tourist Attraction Kings Beach

2km

Tourist Attraction Watertank Lookout point

3.1km

Historical Landmark North Head Lighthouse

4.1km

View all on map

About

Horseshoe Bay Beach is located on the CoralSea and it is in the 7th place out of 29 beaches in the Whitsunday Regional region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a small bay 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 etc. It is partially crowded during the high season. There is a campsite located nearby.

Horseshoe Bay Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, changing rooms, showers, toilets. .

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

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

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Rose Bay Beach, which has a rating of 8.6.

Horseshoe Bay Beach is located in Whitsunday Regional within Kings Beach, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

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 within the settlement

Kings Beach • 2.5 km

Map of beach

Cafe Horseshoe Bay Cafe

7.4 - Good 100m

Chinese Restaurant The Cove Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 110m

Cafe Good Morning Sunshine Mobile Cafe

10 - Exceptional 1.3km

Restaurant Restaurant at Queens Beach Motor Hotel

8.6 - Excellent 2.8km

Bar Queens Beach Hotel

8 - Very good 2.8km

Cafe Kevla Espresso & Health Food Bar

9.6 - Exceptional 3km

Restaurant The love shack ️

3.1km

Park Horseshoe Bay Beach

60m

Hiking Area Cape Edgecumbe Walking Trail

130m

Park Lions Park

140m

Park Ethel Barker Park

290m

Park Beachfront Path

630m

Park Rose Bay Beach

640m

Park Edgecumbe Heights Recreation Reserve

650m

Park Beach Access

890m

Park Case Park

900m

Playground Hansen Park

1.3km

Dog Park Dog-off-leash Beach

2.3km

Playground Covered Skateboard Park

2.7km

Dog Park Dog-off leash Beach

3.2km

Tourist Attraction Horseshoe Bay

50m

Tourist Attraction Grays Bay Beach

50m

Tourist Attraction Coral Beach

50m

Tourist Attraction Murray’s bay

110m

Tourist Attraction Coastal path

290m

Tourist Attraction Mother Beddock

480m

Tourist Attraction Bluewater parade lookout

940m

Tourist Attraction Kings Beach

2km

Tourist Attraction Watertank Lookout point

3.1km

Historical Landmark North Head Lighthouse

4.1km

View all on map

Booking.com

Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)

View map

Nearest Beaches

1.2km 16 min walk

Rose Bay Beach Rose Bay Beach

8.6 Excellent

2.6km

Kings Beach Kings Beach

8.1 Very good

3.5km

Queens Beach Queens Beach

7.8 Very good

21.6km

Froggies Beach Froggies Beach

6.9 Good

21.8km

Passage Islet Reef Beach Passage Islet Reef Beach

8.3 Very good

25.6km

Hideaway Beach Hideaway Beach

8 Very good

27.3km

Dingo Beach Dingo Beach

8 Very good

55.9km

Cannonvale Beach Cannonvale Beach

7.9 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Kings Beach • 2.5km

Transport

Airport

ZBO • 6.5km

Bus Station

Crofton St near Tea Tree Pl hail 'n' ride • 1.6km

Train Station

Delta • 8.2km

All nearest beaches

You can set the search radius & filter nearest beaches by features

Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

8.6 Excellent

Contribute

Share your experience with other travelers

Average Reviews rating

8.6 Excellent

Marcus Eff

10 Exceptional

Perfect. The pools on the right were beautiful and there was this awesome bird with a ridiculous red head and yellow wattle. It was a bit like a turkey that lives in the bush but not really. No idea what it’s called.

Blonde Traveller

10 Exceptional

Incredible little spot! Never too busy even during school holidays. Not much parking available however we never struggled to get a spot! There is also wheelchair accessibility with a nifty ramp down onto the beach. Plenty of little hidden rock pools as well!

Amanda Hobbs

10 Exceptional

What a lovely surprise Bowen has been to us. Just stopped overnight, but didn’t realise all the beautiful safe swimming bays. We had a lovely breakfast with local fresh produce at Horseshoe Cafe on the beach. Then explored the snorkelling. Only meters away on both sides of the bay. Lots of different fish, follow the rock edge and see the coral 🪸 life. Some of the coral bright blue colour.

Sinan.c Kizhattur

10 Exceptional

Horseshoe Bay is home to one of Bowen’s most iconic and well-known beaches. Only around 100 metres in length, this little slice of paradise ranks highly on the list of Australia’s best beaches. Horseshoe Bay is a local favourite in a region that is spoilt for choice with beautiful beaches. Venturing off the sand and into the pristine water, visitors to Horseshoe Bay will see a beautiful fringing reef perfect for swimming, snorkelling, and relaxing. 📍 Horseshoe Bay, Bowen 📸 @taylorpaul_photography

Paul Rimmer

8 Very good

Cute little beach near Bowen and accessible along the esplanade footpath. Looked great but the water was choppy and full of churned up seaweed so we didn't swim. I've heard when the wind and tides cooperate the water can be beautiful.

Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Horseshoe Bay 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 Horseshoe Bay Beach?

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

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

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

So the overall recommendation of the Horseshoe Bay Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Horseshoe 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 sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Horseshoe Bay Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Horseshoe Bay Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Horseshoe Bay Beach?

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

Campers (caravans / tent)

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

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

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Horseshoe Bay Cafe is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

How far is the Horseshoe Bay Beach from parking?

The Horseshoe Bay Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Horseshoe Bay Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Horseshoe Bay Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Horseshoe Bay located in 0 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Horseshoe 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.