Lighthouse Walk in Bowen Open Five Days This Year!

Lighthouse walkers on their way back Photo supplied: Leanne Abernethy

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Low tides in July and August will mean it is possible to walk from the Bowen Mainland to the North Head Lighthouse five times this year.

It is only recommended that you take part in this walk when the tides are below 0.2metres.

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This year, that will occur on July 13, 14, 15 and again on August 11 and 12.

For many years, locals and visitors have been taking advantage of the low tides to walk across each year – but sometimes it is only low enough on one day of the year.

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Manager of Bowen Tourism and Business, Leanne Abernethy said there was always an influx of visitors to Bowen on the days when the tide is at its lowest.

“It is fantastic that there are five days when this is possible this year,” she said.

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The lighthouse is one of the oldest in Queensland and is just one kilometre off the coast.

If you are taking part, please be aware of marine life and the natural environment.

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It is important to leave well before the tide is at its lowest – to give you enough time to return.

This is not a guided event – it is just a natural occurrence that people take advantage of, so all walkers take part at their own risk.

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The walkers start at Dalrymple Point, and it is recommended you wear reef shoes or an old pair of sneakers and that you take sunscreen, wear a hat and take some drinking water and a camera.

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Low tide times

*July 13 at 2.58pm

*July 14 at 3.45pm

*July 15 at 4.31pm

*August 11 at 2.48pm

*August 12 at 3.31pm

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