Camping reopens on North Stradbroke Island, but restriction on number of guests per site remain
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Amity, Adder Rock and Home Beach camp sites are open for Easter holiday season.
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Three controversially closed camping grounds on North Stradbroke Island have reopened to tent bookings in time for Easter as COVID-19 restrictions ease, but the limits of four adults or two adults and three children per site remain.
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Minjerribah Camping says guests on waitlists have been contacted to arrange bookings, with places for general sale on Wednesday, March 17
Chamber of Commerce president Colin Battersby says any reduction of tourists will impact business
Queensland s best beach is The Strand in Townsville according to surf lifesavers
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MarMarch 2021 at 12:50am
The Strand in Townsville is named Queensland s best beach for 2021 due to safety and facilities.
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The Strand in Townsville has been named Queensland s best beach, sparking surprise from beachgoers around the state.
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Surf Life Saving Queensland judges the beaches, giving top points for safety
Beaches up and down the Queensland coast have made the cut
Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) compiles a list of the top 10 beaches at the end of every summer and judges the winner based on safety, facilities, and nearby services.
Townsville's reputation as the premier tropical destination in Northern Australia has been further bolstered taking out the two top gongs in Surf Life.
Premium Content A Hervey Bay beach has been named among Queensland s top 10 beaches for 2021. Released to coincide with the end of summer, the annual list of Queensland s top 10 patrolled beaches ranks popular locations based on safety, facilities and nearby services. The Strand Net 1 in Townsville claimed the overall honour with Alma Bay on Magnetic Island second and Cylinder Beach on North Stradbroke Island was third. Hervey Bay s Torquay Beach came in at number six on the list. SLSQ Lifesaving Services Manager Peta Lawlor said a range of factors had been considered when compiling the list and selecting an overall winner.