Kurrimine Beach, Tropical North Queensland Kurrimine Beach, just south of Innisfail, and only 5 minutes off the highway lives up to its reputation as a holiday destination. King Reef, just a few meters off-shore, as well as the nearby Barnard islands lure most people to the area. You won't find any crowded shopping arcades at Kurrimine Beach, but it does offer the visitor long stretches of deserted palm fringed beach, synonymous of a North Queensland holiday.
Reef fishing is possible from the beach, with the coral but a few meters off-shore.
Walking on the reef is possible sometimes, but we do recommend you wear sandshoes, and keep an eye on the rising tide. Kurrimine Beach is also renowned for the King Reef Crayfish which are caught just off the beach. The Hotel's fishing competition is always popular. A recent winner caught an 11 kg. The locals still use their old tractors to launch their boats and Kurrimine Beach is one of the few remaining beaches in North Queensland that remains unspoilt and has the charm of a quaint fishing village.