Teewah Beach

Teewah Beach is a coastal stretch within Great Sandy National Park that extends roughly 51 kilometers and features towering sand cliffs reaching around 200 meters high in many places. The coloured sands display natural patterns created by iron oxide and organic materials, giving the area a distinctive geological character.

The cargo ship Cherry Venture from Singapore ran aground on this beach in 1973 and left behind its propeller as a monument at nearby Rainbow Beach. This incident remains one of the most remembered events in the recent history of this coastal section.

Aboriginal communities maintain active connections to this coastal landscape through practices that remain visible today. The local culture reflects ongoing relationships with the environment and its stories.

This beach functions as an official vehicle road where four-wheel drive vehicles can travel along designated routes. Visitors planning to drive or stay overnight need to obtain the required permits beforehand.

The coloured sands formed through an unusual combination of iron oxide and organic pigments that naturally grouped into distinct patterns. These geological formations are difficult to find in many other places around the world.

Location: Queensland

Elevation above the sea: 5 m

GPS coordinates: -26.27790,153.06600

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:00