Hydeaway Bay
Explore The Whitsundays Mainland
Cape Gloucester is home to Hydeaway Bay and Dingo Beach at the northern end of The Whitsundays. About a 45 minute drive from Airlie Beach, these small coastal hamlets offer long sandy beaches, sheltered bays and an easy, unhurried pace.
Spend time beachcombing between the headlands, paddling a kayak or stand up paddleboard in calm water, or casting a line from the shore. Nearby Gloucester Point adds palms, picnic spaces and wide views across the bay to round out a simple coastal escape.
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How do you get to Hydeaway Bay? What's the best beach for swimming? When can you spot whales from Cape Gloucester? Whatever you need to know about experiencing Hydeaway Bay, we've got the answers. Scroll down further for more local insights.
Discovering Hydeaway Bay
Hydeaway Bay sits at the northern tip of The Whitsundays, about forty-five to fifty kilometres north of Airlie Beach. It is a quiet beachside community that overlooks the Gloucester Islands National Park and the Cape Gloucester headlands. Stays range from beachfront holiday homes to the Hydeaway Bay Caravan and Camping Park, with basic services close by at Dingo Beach and community sports facilities in Hydeaway Bay.
Discovering Hydeaway Bay
Hydeaway Bay sits at the northern tip of The Whitsundays, about forty-five to fifty kilometres north of Airlie Beach. It is a quiet beachside community that overlooks the Gloucester Islands National Park and the Cape Gloucester headlands. Stays range from beachfront holiday homes to the Hydeaway Bay Caravan and Camping Park, with basic services close by at Dingo Beach and community sports facilities in Hydeaway Bay.
Activities Around Hydeaway Bay
Spend unhurried time along a sandy shoreline that runs for roughly one and a half to two kilometres, with rocky sections that reveal tide pools at lower tides. Shore fishing is popular, and for offshore exploring, the public boat ramp at nearby Dingo Beach opens up Gloucester Passage and the northern islands. Cape Gloucester’s headlands deliver wide ocean views toward the Gloucester Islands, and seasonal whale sightings are possible from about June to October.
Activities Around Hydeaway Bay
Spend unhurried time along a sandy shoreline that runs for roughly one and a half to two kilometres, with rocky sections that reveal tide pools at lower tides. Shore fishing is popular, and for offshore exploring, the public boat ramp at nearby Dingo Beach opens up Gloucester Passage and the northern islands. Cape Gloucester’s headlands deliver wide ocean views toward the Gloucester Islands, and seasonal whale sightings are possible from about June to October.
Find Your Way There
The drive to Hydeaway Bay takes you through the rural hinterland before arriving at the coast, which is about forty-five minutes north of Airlie Beach. Gregory Cannon Valley Road travels from sugar cane fields to coastal bushland, with well-maintained sealed roads making the journey accessible year-round for standard vehicles.
Find Your Way There
The drive to Hydeaway Bay takes you through the rural hinterland before arriving at the coast, which is about forty-five minutes north of Airlie Beach. Gregory Cannon Valley Road travels from sugar cane fields to coastal bushland, with well-maintained sealed roads making the journey accessible year-round for standard vehicles.
Iconic From Every Angle
Pristine beaches, dramatic headlands, and crystal-clear waters create endless photo opportunities across this unspoiled coastal paradise.
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