Ball Bay

Natural Attractions

Ball Bay is a picturesque beach settlement 35 kilometres north of Mackay, which offers secluded camping on a small grassy campground.
Ball Bay couple standing at the lookout over looking the beach and wedge Island to the right .
Ball Bay, you can fish off the beach in this small piece of paradise, surrounded by lush bushland and offers easy and close access to Cape Hillsborough National Park walking tracks.

Flatback turtles have been sighted hatching in the early hours of the summer months.

Information

Website

www.mackayisaac.com/ball-bay-camping-ground

Address

Ward Esplanade, Queensland, 4741

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