Indian Head
Indian Head, K'gari
A rocky headland at the northern end of 75 Mile Beach, where you can look down from the clifftop at sharks, rays, turtles and whales in the clear water.
Indian Head is one of the few rocky headlands on the eastern coast of K'gari. Captain Cook named it in 1770, after seeing Indigenous people on the headland as he sailed past. Climbing the sandy path to the top takes about 15 minutes, and the clifftop offers a wide view. Looking south along 75 Mile Beach, and down into the clear water below, visitors can often see sharks, manta rays, turtles and dolphins. During whale season, humpback whales can also be seen. The sand slope is steep and loose, so protect yourself from the sun. The Champagne Pools are just to the north. Indian Head lies about 60 km northeast of Hervey Bay and is reached by driving north along the beach in a 4WD vehicle.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Champagne Pools
- The Pinnacles Coloured Sands
- SS Maheno Shipwreck
- Eli Creek
- 75 Mile Beach
- Lake Wabby
- Urangan Pier
- Hervey Bay Whale Watching