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Places near River Heads by type
All 227 places by distance →One day from River Heads
5 stops, one loop, back by 3:36 pm
114 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.
- Leave River Heads
- Lake Boomanjinlake · 45 min
- Lake Wabby Lookoutlake · 45 min
- McKenzie Jetty Walk High Tidelake · 45 min
- Hervey Bay Regional Gallerybeach · 1.5 hrs
- Kangaroo Islandisland · 1 hrs
- Back in River Heads
Questions people ask
What are the best places to visit near River Heads?
McKenzie Jetty Walk High Tide (lake, about 13 km), Hervey Bay Regional Gallery (beach, about 21 km), Kangaroo Island (island, about 5 km), Lake Wabby Lookout (lake, about 28 km), Lake Boomanjin (lake, about 28 km), Poona National Park (national park, about 29 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of River Heads?
146 places on Spotwander: 33 beaches & coast, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 parks, 8 hill stations & viewpoints.
Which is the nearest beach to River Heads?
Woody Island Lighthouse, about 18 km by road; Shelly Beach (19 km) is next.
Which is the nearest sanctuary to River Heads?
Pir'ri Reserve, about 8 km by road; Susan River Fish Habitat Area (9 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from River Heads?
Start in River Heads, visit Lake Boomanjin, then Lake Wabby Lookout, then McKenzie Jetty Walk High Tide, then Hervey Bay Regional Gallery, then Kangaroo Island, and drive back — about 114 km by road in all.