Boknes
A quiet Sunshine Coast beach at a river mouth near Kenton — uncrowded and warm, with a shipwreck on the shore.
Trip Role
Ideal stay
Best for
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.
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.
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