Hill Inlet Lookout Track, Whitsunday Islands National Park

Whitsundays, Whitsunday Area

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On Whitsunday Island within the Whitsunday Islands National Park, take an uphill stroll to twin lookouts offering stunning vistas over Hill Inlet’s turquoise waters and white sweeping sands.

From lookouts on the crest of Tongue Bay, admire breathtaking vistas over the inlet and marvel at the ever-changing shapes of blue water and white silica sand created by the moving tides.

All the lookouts have excellent views, so if the first one is too crowded, simply move on to the next lookout platform.

Watch for migratory wading birds foraging in the shallow waters, and stingrays and sharks cruising out in the deep.

Learn about the unique lifestyle of this area’s Traditional Owners—the Ngaro People—from signs along the way.

With excellent anchorage at Hill Inlet and Tongue Bay, why not make a day of exploring this beautiful part of the Whitsundays?

Whitsunday Islands National Park is part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, famed for its superlative natural beauty, outstanding examples of reef ecosystem development, evolutionary history and amazing diversity.

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Hill Inlet lookout track, Whitsunday Islands National Park

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Route Type:

Return over same path

On Whitsunday Island within the Whitsunday Islands National Park, take an uphill stroll to twin lookouts offering stunning vistas over Hill Inlet’s turquoise waters and white sweeping sands.

From lookouts on the crest of Tongue Bay, admire breathtaking vistas over the inlet and marvel at the ever-changing shapes of blue water and white silica sand created by the moving tides.

All the lookouts have excellent views, so if the first one is too crowded, simply move on to the next lookout platform.

Watch for migratory wading birds foraging in the shallow waters, and stingrays and sharks cruising out in the deep.

Learn about the unique lifestyle of this area’s Traditional Owners—the Ngaro People—from signs along the way.

With excellent anchorage at Hill Inlet and Tongue Bay, why not make a day of exploring this beautiful part of the Whitsundays?

Whitsunday Islands National Park is part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, famed for its superlative natural beauty, outstanding examples of reef ecosystem development, evolutionary history and amazing diversity.

This walk is managed by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. The map only shows an indicative start point; the track route and end point are not shown, and the map cannot be used for navigation purposes. See www.des.qld.gov.au for detailed maps and the latest park information.

When you are in the park, read the signs at and near the start of the track.

Couple standing on wooden platform looking out over turquoise water, white sand and islands
A couple standing on a wooden lookout platform looking out over turquoise water, white sand & island

Hill Inlet Lookout Track, Whitsunday Islands National Park

Whitsunday Islands National Park,
Whitsundays, Whitsunday Area
Queensland 4802

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