Kurrimine Beach is the reef-edge village where you can walk King Reef Kurrimine on the lowest tides. Stay at a Kurrimine Beach caravan park or use Kurrimine Beach camping, then swim inside the Kurrimine Beach stinger net by the ramp.

🏖️ Why Visit Kurrimine Beach?

This is a quiet fishing village, not a resort strip. The unique draw is the reef walk on listed very low tides. The everyday draw is the netted swim, the boat ramp and a long palm-backed beach with almost no crowd.

🌅Things to Do at Kurrimine Beach

🪸 King Reef Kurrimine — Listed very low tides only. About 800 m. Thigh-deep. Use the section below.
🏊 Swim the net — Kurrimine Beach stinger net by the ramp. Suit on November to May.
🎣 Fishing — Beach, ramp and reef. This is the village sport.
🤿 Snorkel the shallows — Clear water on settled days. Not a substitute for the reef walk dates.
🚶 Beach walk — Long sand between Liverpool Creek and Maria Creek.
🚤 Boat ramp — Public ramp. Tight trailer space. Tide limited.
🌳 Paddy Illich Track — Short conservation park walk. No dogs on that park.

🪸 King Reef Kurrimine

🪸 Walk the reef — King Reef Kurrimine is free on listed very low tides only. About 800 m. Thigh-deep. 30 to 45 minutes.
📅 Check the dates — A normal low tide is not enough. Ask the holiday park or check the tide list first.
👟 Reef shoes — Coral, holes and stingers. Do not walk it barefoot.

🪼Kurrimine Beach stinger net

🛡️ Kurrimine Beach stinger net — Township swim by the ramp. This is the family water.
🐊 Crocwise — Maria Creek and the ramp are not a swim. Stay in the netted water.

Kurrimine Beach caravan park and Camping

🏕️ Kurrimine Beach camping — Council campground on Robert Johnstone Parade plus BIG4 sites.
🚐 Kurrimine Beach caravan park — BIG4, King Reef Resort and the council park. Book in winter.
🚫 No free sand camping — Paid parks only.

Boat Ramp and Fishing

🚤 Boat ramp — Public foreshore ramp. Trailer space is tight. Check council for current works.
🎣 Beach and reef fishing — The everyday village product after King Reef.

🐕 Dog Friendly Rules

🦮 Main beach on-leash — Default on the foreshore unless a sign says otherwise.
🌳 Boustead Park — Named off-leash area at Kurrimine Beach.
🏕️ Holiday parks — BIG4 and some parks take dogs on their own rules.
🚫 Conservation park and national park — No dogs.

🛠️Facilities

🚽 Toilets — Public toilets on the foreshore.
🍖 Picnic and BBQs — Tables and barbecues in the village parks.
🏊 Kurrimine Beach stinger net — Marked enclosure by the ramp.
🅿️ Parking — Foreshore parks near the beach and ramp.
🛝 Playground — Village park near the sand.
🚤 Boat ramp — Public. Tide limited.

Best Time to Visit Kurrimine Beach

☀️ May to October — Drier, clearer, better reef-walk months.
🪼 November to May — Stingers. Swim in the net. Suit on.
🐋 June to October — Whales further offshore, not a beach guarantee.

🗺️ Getting There

🚗 Sealed road access — 10 km from the Bruce Highway turn-off
📍 Approx 125 km south of Cairns / 45–50 minutes from Mission Beach
🅿️ Free parking available near the beach and boat ramp
💡 Check council and SLSQ — For net status and ramp works. Queensland Parks does not run the village swim

💡 Local Tips

🪸 Check the tide chart carefully — Very low tides are required if attempting to walk toward King Reef and conditions change quickly
🚤 Boat ramp — Popular launching point (major upgrade scheduled for mid-2026)
🍽️ Village facilities — Pub, café and general store are within easy walking distance of the beach
🐊 Be Crocwise — Never swim near creek mouths and always follow local warning signs
🪼 Stinger season (November–May) — Swim only inside the marked enclosure

Nearby Attractions

🦩 Etty Bay — Cassowary cove toward Innisfail.
🏖️ Mission Beach — Shops, cafes and the Dunk Island ferry.
🌿 Maria Creek — Mangroves and birds. Not a swim.
🏞️ Hull River National Park — Separate park south. Croc country.

📅 Events & Markets Nearby

🛍️ Mission Beach Rotary Markets (1st Sunday & Last Sunday monthly): Local produce, handmade crafts, clothing, plants, gifts, and food stalls.
🌴 Wongaling Beach Markets (1st & 3rd Saturday monthly): Artisans, jewellery, homewares, gourmet food, and tropical products.
🍉 Innisfail Feast of the Senses (March): A renowned regional celebration of tropical flavours, street food, live entertainment, and local produce.
🎶 Mission Beach Community Events (Seasonal): Music, food vans, beach gatherings, and holiday activities throughout the year.
🎄 Tropical Christmas Markets (December): Festive handmade gifts, food vendors, local crafts, and family-friendly entertainment.

For a full list of what’s on in the region, visit the
👉 Mission Beach & Cassowary Coast Attractions | Best Things to Do in Tropical North Queensland

Accommodation Near Kurrimine Beach

🏕️ BIG4 Kurrimine Beach Holiday Park — Powered sites, cabins, waterpark and pet-friendly options
🏨 King Reef Resort — Beachfront pub, bistro and accommodation
🚐 Other caravan parks & holiday units — Several options with powered sites and cabins
🚫 No free beach camping — All overnight stays must be in formal parks

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🍴 Places to Eat & Drink

Kurrimine Beach has a relaxed food scene centred around its beachfront café, takeaway shop, and the friendly Kurrimine Beach Pub, famous for seafood, steaks, and cold drinks overlooking the Coral Sea. For more dining options, Innisfail and Mission Beach offer a wider selection of restaurants and local eateries.

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🧭 Plan Your Trip to Kurrimine Beach

Kurrimine Beach is one of the Cassowary Coast’s best-kept secrets — peaceful, family-friendly, and surrounded by reef, rainforest, and wildlife. Whether you’re walking out to King Reef, fishing at dawn, or relaxing under palm trees with a view of the islands, Kurrimine delivers that timeless, slow-paced coastal magic that defines tropical Queensland. Bring your sense of adventure — and a camera — because Kurrimine Beach is where the reef truly meets the shore.

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