Looking to escape the Queensland crowds? Check out this list of some of the state's lesser-known - but no less spectacular - beaches.
Queensland's hundreds of beaches are not only world-class, they each offer a distinctive experience. To help you escape the crowds we've put together a list of some lesser-known beaches off the beaten track.
Cape Hillsborough Beach, Mackay
About 20km north of Mackay and nestled between rocky headlands, this beach ispart of the Cape Hillsborough National Park. It's often frequented by a troop of resident roos. The beach can get up to 200m wide at low tide.
The jewel in the Whitsundays' crown may be Whitehaven Beach but Dingo Beach, located off the beaten track of the mainland, offers a perfect stretch of the tropics to spread out up your towel.
Rainbow Beach, Fraser Coast
A combination of iron oxide and vegetables dyes dating back 40,000 years are responsible for a palette of 72 different hues you can spot in the coloured sand dunes on Rainbow Beach.