Hideaway Bay, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hideaway Bay Queensland
Hideaway Bay Location in Queensland
Population	205 (2016 census locality)
• Density	228/km2 (590/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4800
Area	0.9 km2 (0.3 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	44.5 km (28 mi) N of Proserpine 79.7 km (50 mi) ESE of Bowen 169 km (105 mi) NNW of Mackay 1,118 km (695 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Whitsunday Region
State electorate(s)	Whitsunday
Federal Division(s)	Dawson
Localities around Hideaway Bay: Cape Gloucester Coral Sea Coral Sea Cape Gloucester Hideaway Bay Coral Sea Cape Gloucester Cape Gloucester Dingo Beach

Hideaway Bay is a small coastal town in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Whitsunday Region. A locality is like a small area or neighborhood. In 2016, about 205 people lived in Hideaway Bay.

Exploring Hideaway Bay

Hideaway Bay has a long, sandy beach right along the ocean. You can see Shoal Bay just off the coast. The only way to get to this quiet spot is by driving on Hydeaway Road. Most of the land here is used for homes.

A Look at Its History

The name "Hideaway Bay" became official for the town on 2 December 1989. A few years later, on 28 January 2000, the area around it was also officially named and mapped out.

Schools and Fun Activities

There are no schools right in Hideaway Bay. Students usually travel to Proserpine for school. Proserpine has both a primary school for younger kids and a high school for older students.

Even without schools, Hideaway Bay has a big Sports Park. This park is a great place for fun and games. It has a tennis court with a special synthetic grass surface. There's also an undercover bowling green with two lanes and a clubhouse where people can relax.