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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.
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.