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Etty Bay

Mission Beach, Queensland

Nature

Small beach with a rainforest backdrop near Innisfail, where cassowaries sometimes wander onto the sand. Keep well back, never feed them, and swim only between the flags, remembering stingers from about November to May.

Nearest town
Mission Beach, Queensland
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
-17.5830, 146.0950

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–April and October–November. Hot in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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FAQs

Where is Etty Bay?

Etty Bay is in Mission Beach, Queensland, at GPS -17.5830, 146.0950.

Which road trips pass Etty Bay?

Etty Bay is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Cassowary Coast: Cairns to Townsville.

What is there to see near Etty Bay?

Places worth a stop nearby: Innisfail Art Deco (9 km), Paronella Park (17 km), Josephine Falls (30 km) and Clump Point Lookout (30 km).

When is the best time to visit Etty Bay?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–April and October–November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)