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Notable river spot · Cook Shire, Queensland

Maclear Island

Maclear Island is a river spot in Cook Shire, Queensland.

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Maclear Island: 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 river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Maclear Island

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

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 Maclear Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -14.21000, 144.25000. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Maclear Island yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Maclear Island?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Maclear Island?

    Nearby: Claremont Isles National Park (sanctuary, 70 km), Denham Island (river spot, 3 km), Flinders Peak (viewpoint, 4 km), Blackwood Island (river spot, 4 km), Flinders Island (river spot, 4 km), Combe Pt (E) (beach, 8 km).

    Is Maclear Island worth visiting?

    Maclear Island is listed as a notable river spot in Queensland on Spotwander.