Address & Contact
Unnamed Road
Hope Vale QLD 4895
Phone: +617 4060 9223
Email: N/A
Web: https://www.facebook.com/elimbeach
The stunning beach at Elim is
home to the famous Coloured Sands, and a popular spot for
Hope Vale people, many of whom have a
shack here and visit at weekends to go fishing. It is also a popular camping spot, and the Elim Beach
campground (originally belonging to Thiithaarr-warra Elder, Eddie Deemal), is right on the water's edge with fabulous
views to
Cape Bedford, providing the perfect base from which to explore the area.
The mesmerising dune formations of the Coloured Sands are a 300 metre walk along
the beach from the end of the road, which is 800m from the
campground. Driving on
the beach should NOT be undertaken in a 2wd vehicle, and only in a 4wd vehicle with extreme caution at low tide.The drive from
Hope Vale to Elim Beach is all tar and takes about 40 minutes with the last 20 km winding through white silica sand hills, rugged escarpments and heath lands.
A map can be obtained from the service station at
Hope Vale (closed Sundays and Mondays).
Camping fees are: $15/ night per person. Children 5-15 years are $5 each. Phone ahead to confirm space and road conditions as though sealed most of the way, the last part is quite sandy.
Please ensure you have your own supplies with you, and
check local tides and current road conditions prior to departing
Cooktown.