Welcome to Balgal Beach — a family-friendly beach north of Townsville with calm waters, stinger nets in summer, and picnic facilities. Popular for fishing and long foreshore walks, it’s also home to beachfront cafes and local weekend escapes.
Beach Information
- 🏖️ Best Time to Visit: May to October for dry, mild conditions.
- 🐠 Marine Stingers: Present November–May; no stinger nets.
- 🚩 Lifeguard Patrol: Not patrolled
- 🐕 Dog Friendly: Yes — on-leash permitted.
- 🛠️ Facilities: Picnic areas, BBQs, playground, camping, parking.
- ♿ Accessibility: Good wheelchair access to foreshore.
- 🏘️ Closest Town: Townsville — Distance: 54 km
- ✈️ Closest Airport: Townsville Airport — Distance: 58 km
- 🌦️ Typical Weather: Tropical; hot, humid summers, warm dry winters.