Coral Beach Walking Track: A Coastal Rainforest Escape
Discover a scenic coastal walk near Shute Harbour, leading to a unique coral beach and panoramic views of the Whitsunday Islands.
Escape into nature on the Coral Beach Walking Track near Shute Harbour. This scenic trail winds through coastal rainforest, rewarding hikers with glimpses of the Whitsunday Islands and a unique coral beach. Continue to the Beak lookout for panoramic views.
A brief summary to Coral beach walking track
- Shute Harbour, Queensland, 4802, AU
- +61481820444
- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Local tips
- Wear closed-toe shoes for the walk, as the track can be rough and uneven.
- Bring plenty of water, as there is no access to drinking water along the track.
- Consider visiting after a rainfall to see the Coral Beach waterfall in full flow.
- Pack a picnic to enjoy on Coral Beach, taking in the views of the Whitsunday Islands.
Getting There
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Walking
From the Coral Beach car park at the end of Whitsunday Drive, the Coral Beach Walking Track begins. Follow the well-marked path through the rainforest for 1.1km to reach Coral Beach. To continue to the Beak lookout, walk along Coral Beach for 180m east and locate the track leading uphill.
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Public Transport
From Airlie Beach, take the Translink bus service to Shute Harbour. The bus trip takes approximately 15 minutes. From the Shute Harbour bus stop, it is approximately a 15-minute walk to the Coral Beach trailhead. A one-way bus ticket costs around $2 - $3.
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Taxi/Ride Share
From Airlie Beach, a taxi or ride-share to the Coral Beach trailhead at Shute Harbour takes approximately 10-15 minutes. Expect to pay around $30 - $40 for the trip.
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Parking
If driving, ample paid parking is available at Shute Harbour. Parking machines are located in the upper and lower car parks. Fees vary between the two car parks. As of July 2025, parking in the Lower Public Car Park costs $0 for 0-1 hour, $6 for 1-2 hours, $8 for 2-4 hours, $11 for 4-12 hours, and $13 for 12-24 hours. The Upper Public Car Park costs $0 for 0-1 hour, $2 for 1-2 hours, $3 for 2-4 hours, $4 for 4-12 hours, and $5 for 12-24 hours. Payment can be made via card or the EasyPark app.
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