Cape Conway
QLD 4800 • Queensland
About Cape Conway
Cape Conway is a remote coastal locality in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, situated approximately 15 kilometres south of Airlie Beach and 895 kilometres northwest of Brisbane. The locality has no recorded permanent population and encompasses a dramatic headland covered in dense tropical rainforest within the Conway National Park. Named after the prominent cape that juts into the Coral Sea, the area is characterised by rugged terrain and pristine coastal wilderness.
Cape Conway is almost entirely within Conway National Park, offering spectacular bushwalking trails through tropical rainforest with panoramic views of the Whitsunday Islands and Coral Sea. There are no residential services or commercial facilities within the locality. The nearest town is Airlie Beach, the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands, which provides all services including accommodation, dining, and tour operators. The area appeals to nature enthusiasts and hikers exploring the Whitsunday hinterland.
Cape Conway falls under postcode 4800 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Whitsunday electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Whitsunday Transit — Airlie Beach to Proserpine 30 min
Commute to Airlie Beach (nearest town)
🛣️ Largely inaccessible national park land. Airlie Beach (15 km) is the nearest service centre. Proserpine Airport (Whitsunday Coast Airport) is 35 km away.
A remote national park locality with no residential infrastructure, shops, or footpaths. Access is by car via Conway Road.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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4 Ruge Street
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Sterry Street
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Renwick Road
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69 Marathon Street