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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.
It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Chance Bay coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling, sup-surfing.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Whitehaven Beach, which has a rating of 9.2.
Chance Bay (Whitsunday Regional) is located outside the Shute Harbour settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Whitsunday island and the correct question is not how to get to Chance Bay, but what mode of transport can be used to get to it, because this part of the coast is inaccessible by land. The beach can only be reached by water and you have to rent a boat to get there.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
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Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
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Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty
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Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
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Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
Shute Harbour 14.6 km
Partly hotel beach, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Shute Harbour 8.7 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Bright fine sand
Hayman Island 0.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Airlie Beach 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
Airlie Beach 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Cannonvale 1.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Conway Beach 0.4 km
What to do in Chance Bay? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Chance Bay can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
When it comes to what to do in Chance Bay, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.
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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.
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:
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.
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.
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:
Chance Bay can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Chance Bay.
The Chance Bay has no parking spot
There are 1 attractions near Chance Bay that are popular with travelers. The nearest are South Whitehaven lookout located in 1.6 km. See the attractions section for details.
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. See more details in weather section.
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