South East Head Trail circuit

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Queensland

South East Head Trail circuit

Moderate

4.6

(5)

hikers

South East Head Trail circuit

02:48

9.53km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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283 m

Scenic Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Scenic Trail is the main artery of Hamilton Island’s walking network. This moderate path runs for just under 2 kilometres from the trailhead at the east end of Catseye Beach …

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1.03 km

Saddle Junction

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Saddle Junction is the convergence of nine different tracks into a circular junction with picnic tables and signage. The tracks are all clearly marked, and the maps are legible. Passage …

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3.65 km

Escape Beach

Highlight • Beach

Escape Beach is a small, sheltered cove tucked along the southern coast of Hamilton Island, protected from the open ocean by dramatic rock outcrops and accessible only on foot, making …

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5.08 km

South East Head lookout

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South East Head is the southeastern tip of Hamilton Island, where the dense bush opens up to exposed headland, sharp cliffs, and fantastic sweeping views of the Coral Sea and …

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5.16 km

View of the Whitsunday Islands

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From this spot along the ridgeline, the Coral Sea opens up in every direction, with the islands of the Whitsunday group laid out across the water below. To the south …

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9.53 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.51 km

1.79 km

239 m

Surfaces

6.02 km

1.27 km