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Turkey Beach


Description

North of Bororen and south of Gladstone, located on the shores of pristine estuary waterways, Turkey Beach is a coastal fishing village south-east of Gladstone, within Rodd's Harbour which is sheltered by Rodd's Peninsula. This area is a Dugong Sanctuary. The community has permanent population of about 200, plus holiday and fishing homes.

This is fair-dinkum, throw-in-a-line-and-put-your-feet-up-territory with large mangrove inlets, estuaries and creeks.

A licensed kiosk sells take-away food, groceries, petrol, ice, LP gas and fishing supplies, Auto-gas is not available. The nearest availability is Benaraby, near Gladstone, north of Turkey Beach.

Camping is not permitted in the town area, and there are no areas set aside. There are no facilities for caravans.

Property Details

Activities

  • Animal Watching
  • Fishing

Other Information

How To Get There:
The signed T-intersection off the Bruce Highway is approximately 10 kilometres north of Bororen and approximately 50 kilometres south of Gladstone. The 21 kilometre road is all fully sealed.

Service Information:
Town facilities include:
Picnic Shelters Barbecues A playground Public toilets (wheelchair access) Public telephones Public boat ramp


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