Ultra-low tide makes 1km walk to island lighthouse possible
Thousands of trekkers converged on Bowen, North Queensland, this week to walk one kilometre offshore to North Head Island lighthouse during rare ultra-low winter tides. The 1866-built lighthouse remains accessible for only five days yearly due to extreme tidal variations, with the final opportunity this year on August 11 and 12.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 21:31 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 21:40 UTC
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