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Kurrimine Beach

Queensland, Australia

Kurrimine Beach is a picturesque fishing hamlet, with the great barrier reef on its doorstep. It is a great place for a laid back holiday. It is located midway between Townsville and Cairns, nine kilometres off the Bruce Highway. It is 1.5 hours south of Cairns and 2.5 hours north of Townsville.

Places to see and things to do

  • go fishing: Kurrimine Beach is famous for having the best fishing in North Queensland and is home of the renowned King Reef Crayfish.
  • take a boat out to the nearby deserted islands and swim in the beautiful crystal clear waters of King Reef just metres offshore
  • take a stroll along the quiet palm fringed beach.

Kurrimine Beach
Kurrimine Beach

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