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Boknes
Beach Eastern Cape

Boknes

A quiet Sunshine Coast beach at a river mouth near Kenton — uncrowded and warm, with a shipwreck on the shore.

Worth a Detour
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Trip Role

Worth a Detour

Ideal stay

Half day

Best for

Beachcombing and quiet family time

Our take

The Sunshine Coast at its most relaxed.

The Sunshine Coast at its most relaxed.

Trip Role
Worth a Detour
Ideal Stay
Half day
Time Needed
4-5 hours
Best For
Beachcombing and quiet family time
Go If
You want a warm, uncrowded beach with interesting history.
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Why it's worth your time

A peaceful Sunshine Coast beach near Kenton-on-Sea. It features a river mouth and the remains of a shipwreck on the sand.

What we love

The shipwreck remnants.

What to know

The beach is best enjoyed at low tide.