Horseshoe Bay Rotary Lookout
Horseshoe Bay Rotary Lookout
4.8
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Rattyos
Cairns, Australia384 contributions
Jan 2020
This is a great, short walk at Horseshoe Bay which rewards you with a fantastic view. The walk is steep but not too difficult. The walk is a mix of pathways, rough ground and a climb over rocks (it's not a board walk). The walk does not have much cover and can be hot so is better in the late afternoon or early morning. We also went on a further 500m to the WW2 radar site which was definitely worthwhile (but a slightly more challenging walk).
Written 2 January 2020
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Amy R
Esk, Australia160 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
The best of the bays in my opinion. It’s quite popular, parking can be difficult to find. But there’s toilets nearby, and plenty of walking tracks around if you don’t want to get onto the beach. The lookout is amazing well worth the effort to get up there.
Written 2 August 2023
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Inspiration103703
6 contributions
Jun 2020 • Couples
Bit of a scramble over rocks but the view more than makes up for it. Awesome 360C views of Bowen, and a perfect day to visit. A cafe, caravan park and accommodation are nearby. Definitely rate it as one of the best beaches in Bowen.
Written 6 July 2020
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Hunnybee
Townsville, Australia517 contributions
Jan 2020
Went to Horseshoe Bay and the lookout. Horseshoe bay itself was full of algae and nobody could swim in the ocean. People would come, look around, stare at the ocean, walk up the beach then shrug and leave. The view was nice, but that was all. It was stinking hot as well. Very disappointed with everywhere we went in Bowen. Lack of signage or incorrect signage a very big problem.
Written 22 January 2020
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alecannette2018
Forrest Beach, Australia45 contributions
Dec 2020 • Couples
Great lookout!! Bit of a rough walk up. Not suitable for the elderly with any balance or sight issues, only due to the unevenness of the track. It’s a shame not everyone can manage it, because it’s well worth a look!!
Written 16 December 2020
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hughes57
Bowen, Australia75 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
Only takes 10 to 15 mins from the beautiful Horseshoe Bay. Not that easy for older folk but can be done slowly. Kids will love it and if your keen try continuing on to the " Radar Site " which is longer a little harder but gives 360 views.
I have been doing this walk for over 50 years and can't recommend enough.
I have been doing this walk for over 50 years and can't recommend enough.
Written 8 August 2017
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Dalby, Australia762 contributions
Jan 2021 • Family
Easy 10 min walk up.
Beautiful views from up the top.
Highly recommend it.
A must do whilst in Bowen.
Beautiful views from up the top.
Highly recommend it.
A must do whilst in Bowen.
Written 9 January 2021
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Ben J
Sydney, Australia91 contributions
Dec 2020
There is a bit of a hike up to this lookout, but the view is fantastic. Beautiful scenery and look over the bays nearby.
Written 22 December 2020
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Michael-4551
Caloundra, Australia5,517 contributions
Sept 2018 • Friends
Visited on Wednesday 19th September. Just a short walk from the car park gets you to this lookout with good views.
Written 14 January 2019
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SALT-54LT
Yeppoon, Australia15 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
This is a great hike, well worth the effort once at the top. The views are spectacular and a photographers dream.
Written 15 October 2018
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Are you able to take a caravan to the car park of Horseshoe Bay Lookout?
Written 11 August 2019
There is a caravan park at the base of the lookout. It is very popular park. It would pay to prebook a site.
Written 11 August 2019
Not at the lookout itself, but there is a cafe at the bottom of the climb up. You can therefore refuel before the climb, or relax and enjoy a completed task afterwards.
Written 26 November 2018
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