Notable beach · Townsville City, Queensland

Acheron Reef

Acheron Reef is a beach in Townsville City, Queensland.

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Acheron 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 Acheron 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.

Visiting Acheron Reef: tips

  • Swim only where lifeguards or flags show it is safe.

How to reach Acheron Reef — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -18.96386, 146.63368. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Acheron Reef?

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

    What are the places to visit near Acheron Reef?

    Nearby: Bolger Bay Conservation Park (sanctuary, 33 km), Magnetic Island NRS Addition - Gazettal in Progress (sanctuary, 34 km), Pandora Reef (beach, 34 km), Mount Cook (viewpoint, 35 km), Magnetic Island (river spot, 36 km), Cleveland Bay (beach, 38 km).

    Is Acheron Reef worth visiting?

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