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Hydeaway Bay, Dingo Beach & Cape Gloucester
One of the locals’ best kept secrets, Hydeaway Bay and its sister town Dingo Beach are situated at the top end of The Whitsundays, accessible by road 45 minutes north of Airlie Beach.
Quiet and secluded, these little hamlets are perfect for those seeking rest and relaxation on long, sandy beaches with hardly another soul in sight. These gorgeous beach communities are composed of residential and holiday houses, resorts, a caravan park, pubs/restaurants, local bowls club and a tennis court. They are the perfect holiday destinations to escape the hustle and bustle. Pack a picnic, do a little beachcombing, and maybe cast a line off the beautiful, almostempty beaches. Just a few kilometres on you will come to Cape Gloucester, overlooking Shag Islet and Gloucester Island. With its palm tree-lined beaches and sparkling turquoise waters it is an idyllic tropical escape.
With endless horizons and picturesque water views dotted with islands, Hydeaway Bay and Dingo Beach are perfect for long, lazy days spent wandering and exploring the calm bays by kayak or standup-paddle board. A well-known fishing destination, Dingo Beach boasts a tidal boat ramp and extensive parklands, as well as barbeque facilities along the beach, the perfect spot for a family get together!
TAKE A PHOTO with the insta-famous Cape Gloucester palm tree. THE ROAD to the township of Hydeaway Bay takes you through cattle country and some of the most spectacular coastal scenery on the mainland.
SEEK RE S T & REL AXAT I O N
TIP: The sunsets from Cape Gloucester and Hydeaway Bay are stunning!