# Hill Inlet Lookout

> Lookout above Hill Inlet at the northern end of Whitehaven Beach, where the tide swirls white sand and turquoise water into marbled patterns.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-hill-inlet-lookout/

Lookout above Hill Inlet at the northern end of Whitehaven Beach, where the tide swirls white sand and turquoise water into marbled patterns. The pattern changes with the tide, so plan around the tide table.

- **Nearest town:** Airlie Beach, Queensland
- **Category:** Scenic viewpoints
- **GPS:** -20.2830, 149.0420
- **Editor's pick:** ★

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–April and October–November. Hot in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Whitsunday Coast to Townsville](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-whitsunday-coast-townsville/)

## Nearby

- [Whitehaven Beach](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-whitehaven-beach/) – 2 km
- [Airlie Beach Lagoon](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-airlie-beach-lagoon/) – 34 km
- [Heart Reef](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-heart-reef/) – 59 km
- [Cape Hillsborough National Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-cape-hillsborough/) – 71 km

## FAQs

### Where is Hill Inlet Lookout?

Hill Inlet Lookout is in Airlie Beach, Queensland, at GPS -20.2830, 149.0420.

### Which road trips pass Hill Inlet Lookout?

Hill Inlet Lookout is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Whitsunday Coast to Townsville.

### What is there to see near Hill Inlet Lookout?

Places worth a stop nearby: Whitehaven Beach (2 km), Airlie Beach Lagoon (34 km), Heart Reef (59 km) and Cape Hillsborough National Park (71 km).

### When is the best time to visit Hill Inlet Lookout?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–April and October–November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Part of these destinations

- [Great Barrier Reef](https://camping-spirit.com/destinations/au-great-barrier-reef/)