Forrest Beach
A long sandy beach town about 20 km southeast of Ingham with views of the Palm Islands and a stinger-net swimming enclosure in summer.
Forrest Beach is where Ingham locals most often go to the beach. Its roughly 15 km of sand stretches north and south, with Orpheus Island and the Palm Islands visible offshore. From November to May, a stinger-net enclosure keeps out box jellyfish, creating a safe swimming area. At low tide the beach is broad and ideal for walking, dog-walking and fishing, and sea eagles are often seen circling in the evening. The town has small shops, barbecue areas and a caravan park. The Mungalla Station Aboriginal experience lies on the road to the beach and can be combined with a visit on the same day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mungalla Aboriginal Tours
- Taylors Beach
- TYTO Wetlands
- Lucinda Jetty
- Hinchinbrook Lookout
- Jourama Falls
- Orpheus Island
- Hinchinbrook Island & Thorsborne Trail