About Balgal Beach
Balgal Beach is a residential suburb and a
beach in the City of Townsville, Queensland,
Australia. It is also the location of the town of
Balgal.
Balgal Beach is 59 kilometres (37 mi) north of
Townsville, Queensland, Australia, and 64
kilometres (40 mi) south of Ingham,
Queensland. As of the 2006 census, the
population of Balgal Beach was 743, a 30.3%
increase since the 1996 census.
Located a few kilometres north of the suburb of
Rollingstone, Balgal Beach today is a popular
destination for recreational activities such as
boating, fishing and swimming. A boat ramp is
located by the mouth of Rollingstone Creek,
allowing for access to Palm Island and Orpheus
Island National Park. Facilities at Balgal Beach
include a patrolled stinger enclosure from
November to May, the Mystic Sands Golf &
Country Club, a general store/cafe, holiday
units and designated camping areas.