
Point Cartwright Beach
The lovely Point Cartwright Beach and reserve at Buddina on the Sunshine Coast with a 4.8 rating across 140 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Point Cartwright Beach sits at Buddina, in the Kawana area on the Sunshine Coast. A strong 4.8 rating from 140 reviews reflects its standing as a genuine highlight.
The appeal is stunning coastal scenery — a lovely beach and headland reserve with a historic lighthouse, sweeping ocean views and walking tracks, a genuine highlight for a swim, a surf, a walk or simply soaking up the scenery. It's a much-loved local spot.
Beaches and headlands have changing conditions, tides and seasonal facilities, so check current details and swim carefully. Otherwise it's a free, scenic spot to enjoy whenever the weather's good — bring sun protection, water and your swimmers.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 00:00 – 23:59
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 87
- Popularity
- 65
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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