Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Bramwell Junction Beach
A beach accessible by 4WD offering a remote outback adventure experience for keen travelers
Sandstone Point Beach
A beautiful beach with secluded, quiet surroundings often missed by tourists
Shelburne Bay Beach
A hidden gem with little foot traffic and a real off-the-beaten-path feel
The Tip Beach
A must-visit beach marking the end of the Australian continent at Cape York Tip
Cape York sits in Queensland, Australia and is home to 4 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.
Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Cape York or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
