The eastern side of Ross River lies in stark contrast to the bustling Townsville on its western banks. South of the Ross River, the coast becomes increasingly protected by Cape Cleveland, and soon mangrove-covered tidal flats dominate the shore. The first 5 km do, however, receive sufficient low wave energy to maintain two low, irregular beach ridges and beaches, both fronted by wide tidal flats. Ross River (east) (864) is a 2.3 km long, north-east facing, low, irregular beach ridge fronted by the tidal delta of the river, that extends up to 1.5 km off the beach and is exposed at low tide. There is a vehicle track from the Bruce Highway out to the beach, servicing a few fishing shacks located on the beach ridge. read more

Beach Length: 2.3km