Keswick Island

Keswick Island is an island to the north-east of Mackay town in Australia. There are good beaches, as well as trekking over the hills gives great views. Access to the island is free, but, theoretically, you may be asked to get away, if you don't have a hotel reservation. Shore and seabed: sand, stones. [edit]

Coordinates: -20.919257, 149.415726

Hotels [edit]

The island has a camping site and a beach resort Keswick Island Guest House tendering to luxury.

If you want only a daytrip to the island, the best is to book it in advance at the hotel's website.

How to get there [edit]

Fly to Mackay airport (MKY). Next get to the stop "Mulherin Dr at Mackay Marina" - buses 4, 12. Next hire a boat.

When to go [edit]

The best time for a beach holiday in the Whitsunday Islands of Australia is a dry season from May to November.

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