Cape Gloucester & Hydeaway Bay

Cape Gloucester Top Down

53.3 kms
Suggested Time: 45 Minutes
From Airlie Beach to Hydeaway Bay

Hideaway Bay sits on the coast forty-five minutes north of Airlie Beach, where a two-kilometre stretch of sand offers space and quiet well beyond typical tourist beaches. Five public access points are spread
across the length, which means most visitors claim their own section of shore without crowding. Rocky outcrops break up long white sand stretches, suited to families or visitors seeking calm exploration away from reef tours and island day trips.

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Depart Airlie Beach

Head north-east on Waterson Way/State Route 59 from Airlie Beach, following the coastal route through Cannonvale.

Head north-east on Waterson Way/State Route 59 from Airlie Beach, following the coastal route through Cannonvale.
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Airlie Beach to Gregory River Road Turnoff

At the turnoff, take Gregory Cannon Valley Road inland, where the landscape shifts from beachfront suburbs to rolling green cane fields and grazing…

At the turnoff, take Gregory Cannon Valley Road inland, where the landscape shifts from beachfront suburbs to rolling green cane fields and grazing land. This sealed road winds through rural farms and offers views of the Conway Range to the west. The route remains suitable for all vehicles year-round, with minimal traffic beyond the initial departure from Airlie Beach.
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Gregory Cannon Valley Road to Dingo Beach Road

Continue north along Gregory Cannon Valley Road as rural properties give way to coastal vegetation and scattered bush. Turn right onto Dingo Beach…

Continue north along Gregory Cannon Valley Road as rural properties give way to coastal vegetation and scattered bush. Turn right onto Dingo Beach Road, following signs to Cape Gloucester and Hideaway Bay. This section passes through quieter countryside where wallabies often graze beside the road at dawn and dusk. Sealed roads throughout make navigation easy, though mobile reception becomes patchy the further you get from Airlie Beach.
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Dingo Beach Road To Hydeaway Bay Drive Turnoff

Turn left onto Hideaway Bay Drive and keep heading towards the coast.

Turn left onto Hideaway Bay Drive and keep heading towards the coast.
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Arrival at Hideaway Bay

The sealed road takes you straight to Hideaway Bay's beach access points, with Cape Gloucester Eco Resort visible near the shoreline. Five public…

The sealed road takes you straight to Hideaway Bay's beach access points, with Cape Gloucester Eco Resort visible near the shoreline. Five public entry points run along the two-kilometre beach, offering visitors a choice of sections of sand.