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6 Best Activities to do in Cape Hillsborough

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Cape Hillsborough walking trails ‘lookout’ Queensland Australia

Cape Hillsborough is situated in the Mackay Region of Queensland and is one of Australia’s many beautiful coastal areas. So what is there to do when visiting Cape Hillsborough?

“There are many activities to gather memories and knowledge of the beautiful wildlife and landscape features.”

What to do in Cape Hillsborough?

1. Camping

While visiting Cape Hillsborough, there are campsites at Smalleys Beach and Cape Hillsborough Nature Tourist Park that are situated few small steps from the beach.

2. Walking trails

Cape Hillsborough National Park has a number of walking trails and beach trails, that extend through the alluring landscape

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3. Swimming

There are an abundant of swimming locations throughout Cape Hillsborough

Some popular swimming locations are Wedge Island, Orchid Rock, various waterfalls and the foot of Cape Hillsborough

4. Observing Wildlife

Cape Hillsborough is flourishing with animals on land and in the ocean, with more than 140 species

Some of these animals may include Kangaroos, Echidnas, Whales, Turtles, Reptiles and if you are very lucky a crocodile

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Cape Hillsborough beach ‘sunrise with kangaroos’

“You can catch kangaroos and wallabies on the beach at sunrise, for the ultimate Cape Hillsborough experience”

5. Fishing

Fishing is a great activity in and around Cape Hillsborough whether beach casting, boat fishing or fishing at one of the creeks where you could be lucky enough to catch some salmon

Some other catches may include finger-mark, barramundi, grunter, dew, mackerel and many more species of fish.

6. Boat & Sailing

Not just exploring the beautiful landscape of Cape Hillsborough, there are opportunities to explore the oceanic landscape by hiring a boat or kayak

“Why not spend a day sailing around the exquisite coastline?”

While visiting Cape Hillsborough, the 6 most popular activities are camping, walking, swimming, observing wildlife, fishing and sailing. These activities make for a great insight into the wildlife and landscape that surrounds one of Queensland’s beautiful costal regions. As always make sure you stay sun safe by applying a high factor sun lotion and wearing UV protective clothing & swimwear.

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Why is sun safety so important?

Why is staying sun safe a necessity?

Being outside is fun and healthy; however, it may become a problem if sun safety is not applied properly. Sun protection is a necessity, as it helps prevent some skin cancers, getting sunburnt and can cause less wrinkles and aging skin.

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The Five S’s of Sun Safety

  • Slip on sun-protective clothing

The best protection against the sun rays is UV protective clothing. When in water, the best sun-protective clothing is +50 UPF swimwear which gives you up to 98% sun protection.

  • Slop on SPF 30+ sunscreen

Always use a sun protection factor sunscreen 30 or above for the best protection from UV rays. Don’t forget to wait 20 minutes before going outdoors.

  • Slap on a hat

A wide brimmed or legionnaires hat is preferred in order to shade and protect more features.

  • Slide on some UV protective sunglasses

In order to protect the eyes from harmful solar UV radiation, a pair of UV protective sunglasses are always the best option.

  • Seek shade

Whenever possible, seek shade as it provides a barrier between the sun and skin.

Always Make sure you stay sun safe!


References

https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/causes-and-prevention/sun-safety/be-sunsmart

https://www.skcin.org/sunSafetyAndPrevention/theFiveSsOfSunSafety.htm


“My favorite way to stay sun safe is to wear UV protective swimwear. This means I don’t have to keep rubbing and re-rubbing sun lotion into my skin. I can enjoy a whole day at the beach without turning into a lobster.”

Do you have a favorite way to stay sun safe?