Conway National Park and Conway Conservation Park Whitsundays

Impulse Creek, Conway Range trail, Conway National Park Photo credit: Linda Thompson © Queensland Government

Coral Beach, Conway Conservation Park Photo credit: Linda Thompson © Queensland Government

The Beak lookout, Conway Conservation Park

Stroll Coral Beach then catch a panoramic view of the Whitsunday Passage and islands from the lookout.

Journey type
Walk
Distance
3.6km return from the Coral Beach walk trailhead
Time suggested
Allow 2.5hr walking time
Grade
Grade 3 walking track

Accessible by

  • Conventional vehicle

Journey facilities

  • Lookout (constructed)
  • Walking

Stroll along Coral Beach to the trail entrance of the Beak lookout. Walk through coastal beach scrub then ascend a rise to enjoy views of the Whitsunday Passage and islands.

Remember to take your camera.

Getting there and getting around

The Beak lookout is located in Conway Conservation Park approximately 9.6km southeast of Airlie Beach.

  • From the Coral Beach walk trailhead follow the trail 1.1km down to Coral Beach.
  • At Coral Beach stroll the shoreline east for 180m to the Beak lookout trail entrance.
  • Follow the trail for 520m ascending through coastal beach scrub to the lookout. Return the same way you came.

Wheelchair access

There is no wheelchair access to the Beak lookout.

Before you visit

Opening hours

The Beak lookout is open all year round. Access maybe closed at times due to severe weather or park management activities.

Check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.

Visiting safely

For more safety information see Visiting Conway safely and Walk with care.