What is the water and sand quality of the Orchid Beach?

The Orchid Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Orchid Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Orchid Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Orchid Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Surfing</li></ul>

Is the Orchid Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.The waves in the Orchid Beach are usually strong.So the overall recommendation of the Orchid Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Orchid Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Orchid Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Orchid Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

What are the key audiences of Orchid Beach?

Orchid Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Campers (caravans / tent)</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Orchid Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Orchid Beach.There are 1 restaurants nearby.Orchid Beach Trading Post and Driftwood Bar is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

How far is the Orchid Beach from parking?

The Orchid Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Orchid Beach?

There are 3 attractions near Orchid Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Fraser Island located in 1 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Orchid Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Orchid Beach is February. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 20°C and water 19°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Orchid Beach (Fraser Coast Regional) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Orchid Beach (Fraser Coast Regional) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

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Photo of Orchid Beach with turquoise pure water surface

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Photo of Orchid Beach located in natural area

Orchid Beach

K'gari Island (Fraser Island), Australia

8.4

#41 out of 187 in Queensland 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Good for Surfing Good for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Orchid Beach • 0.8 km

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National Park Waddy Point beachfront camping area, K`gari (Fraser Island) Recreation Area

290m

Park 20 Wathumba Rd

680m

Park 41 Marloo Ave

780m

Park 47 Marloo Ave

830m

Park 33 Marloo Ave

860m

National Park Beach camping zone 8 - Waddy Point to Ngkala Rocks, K`gari (Fraser Island) Recreation Area

2.1km

National Park Indian Head (Tukkee Wurroo)

4.7km

National Park Fraser Island national park

8.4km

Bar Orchid Beach Trading Post and Driftwood Bar

9.2 - Excellent 230m

Tourist Attraction Waddy Point sand dunes

140m

Tourist Attraction Fraser Island

460m

Tourist Attraction 샴페인 풀

2.7km

Historical Landmark South Ngkala Rocks

6.8km

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Orchid Beach is located on the Coral Sea and it is in the 3th place out of 14 beaches in the Fraser Coast region The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+23 ^o C +19 ^o C

Air temperature

5.3 M/S

Wind

+21 ^o C

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Orchid Beach • 0.8 km

Map of beach

National Park Waddy Point beachfront camping area, K`gari (Fraser Island) Recreation Area

290m

Park 20 Wathumba Rd

680m

Park 41 Marloo Ave

780m

Park 47 Marloo Ave

830m

Park 33 Marloo Ave

860m

National Park Beach camping zone 8 - Waddy Point to Ngkala Rocks, K`gari (Fraser Island) Recreation Area

2.1km

National Park Indian Head (Tukkee Wurroo)

4.7km

National Park Fraser Island national park

8.4km

Bar Orchid Beach Trading Post and Driftwood Bar

9.2 - Excellent 230m

Tourist Attraction Waddy Point sand dunes

140m

Tourist Attraction Fraser Island

460m

Tourist Attraction 샴페인 풀

2.7km

Historical Landmark South Ngkala Rocks

6.8km

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