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Escape Beach

Escape Beach

Highlight • Beach

Escape Beach

Hiking

5.0

(10)

Mountain biking

5.0

(1)

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area

Location: Queensland, Australia

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October 1, 2026

Escape Beach is a small, sheltered cove tucked along the southern coast of Hamilton Island, protected from the open ocean by dramatic rock outcrops and accessible only on foot, making it one of the island’s more secluded spots. The clear, turquoise water laps gently onto soft white sand, and at low tide, you can see the remains of ancient Ngaro fish traps along the shoreline. There is a giant hammock that sits on the beach, one of the island’s four iconic trail landmarks, and the bush behind the beach is often teeming with butterflies.

August 24, 2025

Mountain biking

if the tide is in - bring a towel and your bathers and spend some time splashing about

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Passage Peak – View of South East Head loop from Hamilton Island

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#3.

Saddle Junction – Escape Beach loop from Hamilton Island

6.31km

01:49

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Queensland, Australia

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