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Notable beach · Cook Shire, Queensland

Lytton Reef

Lytton Reef is a beach in Cook Shire, Queensland.

Lytton Reef: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Lytton Reef

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Lytton Reef — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -13.75638, 143.89626. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lytton Reef safe to swim today?

    No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Lytton Reef yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Lytton Reef?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Lytton Reef?

    Nearby: Claremont Isles National Park (sanctuary, 23 km), Sandbanks National Park (sanctuary, 50 km), Magpie Reef (beach, 7 km), Noddy Reef (beach, 18 km), Hay Island (river spot, 30 km), Grub Reef (beach, 37 km).

    Is Lytton Reef worth visiting?

    Lytton Reef is listed as a notable beach in Queensland on Spotwander.