Chalkies Beach, also called Stockyard Beach, is the silica bay on Haslewood Island directly opposite Whitehaven. Chalkies Beach snorkelling is the reason most tours stop here: fringing reef off the northern sand, boat access only.

🏖️ Why Visit Chalkies Beach (Stockyard Beach)?

Chalkies Beach Haslewood Island is a white silica beach with no road, no ferry, no toilets and no shop. You arrive by boat. Swim on the sand. Snorkel the reef at the northern end. Walk the short lookout behind the beach. That is the whole visit.

Stockyard Beach

📍 Same beach — Stockyard Beach is the older name for Chalkies Beach, from sheep yards on Haslewood Island in the 1920s and 1930s.
🗺️ Charts and skippers — Some maps and bareboat briefings still say Stockyard Beach. It is this bay, not a second beach.

3️⃣ Unforgettable Experiences at Chalkies Beach

🤿 Snorkel the northern reef — Chalkies Beach snorkelling is off the northern sand. Go at mid to low tide for coral, fish and turtles.
🏊 Swim the silica bay — White sand, clear water, no buildings. Best when the tide is in.
🥾 Walk the lookout — About 300 m from the beach, 20 to 40 minutes return. You look back over Chalkies Beach and across the water.

👙Things to Do at Chalkies Beach

🏊 Swim — Clear water over white silica sand. Best when the tide is in.
🚶 Walk the sand — Soft, cool sand. No shade.
🥾 Lookout — Marked track from the beach, about 300 m one way, 20 to 40 minutes return.
📸 Photos — White sand and turquoise water. No buildings on the beach.

🤿 Chalkies Beach Snorkelling

🤿 Northern end — Chalkies Beach snorkelling is off the northern sand on the fringing reef.
🐢 Wildlife — Reef fish, clams and green turtles.
🌊 Tide — Mid to low tide. High tide is for swimming.
🛡️ November to May — Wear a stinger suit. This beach is unpatrolled.
🚫 Do not take anything — Leave coral, shells and marine life where they are. Do not stand on the reef.

🚶 Haslewood Island Lookout

🥾 From the sand — Short marked track behind Chalkies Beach.
🌳 Through the bush — Eucalypts and grasstrees to the rocky headland.
👀 View — Back over this beach and across the channel.
⏱️ Time — About 20 to 40 minutes return.

🏕️ Camping on Chalkies Beach (Stockyard Beach)

🚫 No camping — No camping on Chalkies Beach.
🚫 No camps on this island at this beach — Day-use only.
🎒 Day trip — Bring all water and food. Pack everything out.
🗺️ Nearest permitted island camping is on Whitsunday Island (Whitehaven Beach camping area and other designated sites)

🐶 Dog Friendly Rules

🚫 No dogs — Dogs are not allowed on this beach or this island.
📋 National park — Queensland Parks rule. Do not bring a dog on the boat to this beach.
➡️ Leave dogs on the mainland (Airlie Beach has limited options such as Shingley Beach eastern end).

🐬 Wildlife on Chalkies Beach (Stockyard Beach)

🐢 Green Turtles — Frequently seen grazing on seagrass and around the fringing reef.
🐠 Reef Fish — Parrotfish, clownfish and many other colourful species on the northern reef.
🪸 Fringing Coral Reef — Close to shore, especially good at mid to low tide.
🦅 White-bellied Sea Eagles — Often soaring above the island.
🐋 Humpback Whales — Migrate past the nearby islands in winter.
🐬 Occasional Sightings — Manta rays and dolphins sometimes pass through the bay.

🛠️Facilities & Accessibility

🚻 No Toilets or Shops — Bring all water, food, sunscreen and supplies.
🍔 No Services — Completely undeveloped national park beach.
🚤 Boat Access Only — Reached by day tour, private charter or bareboat from Airlie Beach or Hamilton Island.
🚫 No Camping — Day-use only.
🐾 No Pets — Dogs and all domestic animals prohibited on national park islands.

🗺️ Getting There

🚤 Boat Access Only — Chalkies Beach (Stockyard Beach) sits on the western side of Haslewood Island directly opposite Whitehaven Beach.
⛵ How to Reach It — Day tours, private charters or bareboat from Airlie Beach, Shute Harbour or Hamilton Island (typically 30–45 minutes).
🚌 No Public Transport — No buses, ferries or scheduled services to Haslewood Island.
🅿️ Parking — Paid parking available at Port of Airlie, Shute Harbour and Hamilton Island Marina for tour or charter departures.
⚓ Moorings — 10 public moorings available (anchoring is prohibited due to the reef protection area and steep drop-off).

💡 Local Tips

🎒 Bring all of it — Water, food, sunscreen, shoes, stinger suit.
🌊 Ask the skipper the tide — Do not snorkel when the reef is high and dry.
🧹 Pack out every scrap — There are no bins.
🚩 Unpatrolled — Swim and snorkel with other people.

🧭Nearby Attractions

🏝️ Whitehaven Beach — Iconic pure silica-sand beach directly across the channel on Whitsunday Island
🌄 Hill Inlet Lookout — World-famous swirling sand patterns and panoramic views, short boat ride away
🏨 Hamilton Island— Major resort hub with marinas, restaurants, shops and airport
🐠 Hook Island — Strong coral reefs and popular snorkel sites within about 30 minutes by boat

⛵ Two-Night Whitsunday Sail — Two nights on the water from Coral Sea Marina, with Whitehaven Beach and reef snorkels

⚓ Providence Whitehaven Sail — Schooner day sail to Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet lookout and a reef snorkel.

📅 Events & Markets on the Mainland

🚫 Not on this beach — No markets, no stalls and no festival on Chalkies Beach.
🛍️ Airlie Beach markets — Lions Club, every Saturday 7am to 1pm on the Airlie foreshore. This is the weekly market if you are leaving from Airlie.
🎶 Airlie events — Festival and cruise-ship market days land in Airlie, not on Haslewood Island.
🎄 December markets — Mainland only. Nothing is held on this sand.

For a full list of what’s on in the region, visit the
👉 Whitsundays Attractions | Best Things to Do in the Whitsundays Region

🏡Accommodation Near Chalkies Beach (Stockyard Beach)

• 🏨 Hamilton Island Resort & Reef View Hotel – luxury stays with easy boat access.
• 🏝️ Daydream Island Resort – family-friendly island resort with reef lagoon.
• 🏠 Airlie Beach Apartments & Villas – ideal base for sailing and day tours.

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🍴 Places to Eat & Drink

There are no cafés or restaurants on Haselwood Island, so bring your own food and drinks. Most visitors join a sailing tour or day cruise that includes catering. For dining before or after your trip, Hamilton Island and Airlie Beach offer a wide range of ocean-view restaurants, bars, and seafood grills.

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🧭Plan Your Trip to Chalkies Beach (Stockyard Beach)

Chalkies Beach is one of the Whitsundays’ best-kept secrets — a pristine tropical haven just minutes from Whitehaven but worlds apart in serenity. Its white sand, turquoise water, and vibrant coral make it a dream destination for snorkellers, photographers, and sailors alike.

Whether you visit on a private charter or a guided tour, Chalkies Beach promises a true island escape and a memory of the Whitsundays you’ll never forget.

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