What is the water and sand quality of the Chance Bay?

The coastline of Chance Bay is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Chance Bay?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Chance Bay, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.The Chance Bay is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Snorkeling </li><li>Sup surfing (Sup touring)</li></ul>

Is the Chance Bay good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Chance Bay is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Chance Bay for swimming is very positive.

Is the Chance Bay 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 sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Chance Bay secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Chance Bay 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>On the territory of the national park / reserve </li><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

What are the key audiences of Chance Bay?

Chance Bay can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>(tent) </li><li>Hiking adventurers</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Chance Bay?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Chance Bay.

How far is the Chance Bay from parking?

The Chance Bay has no parking spot

Are there any attractions nearby Chance Bay?

There are 1 attractions near Chance Bay that are popular with travelers. The nearest are South Whitehaven lookout located in 1.6 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Chance Bay?

The month with the highest temperature in Chance Bay is February. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 29°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 21°C and water 21°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

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Chance Bay

Hamilton Island, Australia

8.6

#14 out of 187 in Queensland 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Snorkeling Good for Sup surfing Perfect for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Shute Harbour • 26.6 km

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National Park Chance Bay

50m

National Park Whitsunday Islands National Park

6.2km

Hiking Area Cove View Rest Table

8.8km

Hiking Area Saddle Junction

9.2km

Hiking Area Flat Top Hill lookout

9.7km

Hiking Area Scenic trail entrance

9.7km

National Park Whitsunday Peak

9.9km

Hiking Area Hotel scenic walk picnic table.

10km

Bar Beach Pavillion

7.2 - Good 10km

Tourist Attraction South Whitehaven lookout

980m

Tourist Attraction Whitehaven Beach - Northern End

5.5km

Tourist Attraction Betty's Beach

7.1km

Tourist Attraction Tongue Bay

7.4km

Tourist Attraction Whitsunday Island

8.4km

Historical Landmark Whitehaven Beach

2.3km

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About

Chance Bay is located on the CoralSea and it is in the 7th place out of 29 beaches in the Whitsunday Regional region The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Weather

history

+22 ^o C +21 ^o C

Air temperature

6.2 M/S

Wind

+22 ^o C

Water temperature

0.9 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Shute Harbour • 26.6 km

Map of beach

National Park Chance Bay

50m

National Park Whitsunday Islands National Park

6.2km

Hiking Area Cove View Rest Table

8.8km

Hiking Area Saddle Junction

9.2km

Hiking Area Flat Top Hill lookout

9.7km

Hiking Area Scenic trail entrance

9.7km

National Park Whitsunday Peak

9.9km

Hiking Area Hotel scenic walk picnic table.

10km

Bar Beach Pavillion

7.2 - Good 10km

Tourist Attraction South Whitehaven lookout

980m

Tourist Attraction Whitehaven Beach - Northern End

5.5km

Tourist Attraction Betty's Beach

7.1km

Tourist Attraction Tongue Bay

7.4km

Tourist Attraction Whitsunday Island

8.4km

Historical Landmark Whitehaven Beach

2.3km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

Popular beach 2.3km

Whitehaven Beach

9.2 Excellent

4.4km

Chalkie's Beach

8.4 Very good

6.8km

Hill Inlet Lookout Beach

9 Excellent

Popular beach 10.2km

Catseye Beach

8.6 Excellent

10.2km

Escape Beach

6.5 Good

10.4km

Coral Cove Beach

7.7 Very good

11km

Sawmill Beach

7.2 Good

11km

Dugong Beach

7.4 Good

Localities

Nearest

Shute Harbour • 26.6km

Transport

Airport

HTI • 11.3km

Bus Station

Shute Harbour Road at Conway Picnic • 29.3km

Train Station

Pindi Pindi • 70.7km

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8.6 Excellent

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8.6 Excellent

Joel Hudson-Stewart

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

A couple km’s walk from Whitehaven. I’d pick this as the camping spot and then do day trips to Whitehaven - it’s much more peaceful and heaps of coral to see. We watched eagles/hawks catching fish. Check out more at: @ultimateaussiebucketlist (insta, FB, web)

Drifta Camping and 4WD

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

gorgeous bay with crystal clear water. perfect anchor from mid sept on when the northerlies start to blow, this is well sheltered. of course very exposed though from the south. enough room to anchor 50 boats, so always room, small craft can get in very close, its quiet deep but there are bombies around so be very careful anchoring in close. beach is great, and u can hike over to whitehaven if u want to stretch your legs. reasonably close to Hamo, and just around the corner from Whitehaven, so this is a convenient place to anchor. we had some friends fly in and even came here just for the afternoon and dinner one time, although heading back to hamo in the dark is a bit sketchy, wouldn't recommend it, and probably wouldn't do it again unless i had to. caught a nice long tail tuna right out the front of chance bay towards the end of sept. tuna were jumping everywhere so threw a lure in chased them around a bit and reeled in a beauty. anyway one of the best places in the whitsunday group to overnight, but only once the southerlies have finished. i'd recommend to wear at least a rashy though in the water, no one does in sept but i saw with my own eyes an irikanji caught at chance bay in sept. swam up to the light at the back of a boat and a family caught it in a large jar. be rare in sept but be aware they are around. 👍😀

Linda Campbell

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Camped for 5 nights at this gorgeous location, need to be planned to bring everything you need, pit open air loo and picnic table provided by Nat Parks. Nice walk to Whithaven beach was great on the SE windy day. Some good snorkeling down at Turtle Bay and even spotted loads of marine life in Chance Bay.

Tamarah Palmer

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

A gorgeous inlet perfect to swim, snorkel, hike, relax and take in the scenery when a Northerly blows in. 💜🌴🛥⚓⛵🏝💋

Peter MP

Novice Beachgoer

8 Very good

Campsites fairly close to each other, no covered picnic tables but two there. Nice walk to Whitehaven Beach.