Cemetery Beach: Quiet Sand and Clear-Water Snorkelling

What public reviews say

Cemetery Beach holds a Google rating of 4.8 from 212 reviews, with repeated praise for clear water, natural shade and a quieter atmosphere than busier parts of Seven Mile Beach. Reviewers describe an attractive strip of sand reached beside or through the cemetery, an unusual approach that explains the name.

Crowd levels appear to vary. Some visitors found barely anyone on the beach, while another reported a busier main section but found much more space after walking farther along the shoreline toward Hell. Evening visitors may also encounter more local residents than tourists. Taken together, the reviews suggest this is a relatively calm choice rather than a reliably empty beach.

Snorkelling and swimming

Snorkelling is the strongest reason to visit. Multiple reviewers describe clear water and colourful marine life, with the more substantial reef lying farther offshore. There can still be things to see closer to the beach, making the location useful for snorkellers with different confidence levels, although conditions and visibility naturally vary.

Swimming receives more qualified feedback. The seabed and entry are described as rocky or uneven rather than consistently smooth, and water shoes are repeatedly recommended. One reviewer also notes that the water becomes deep quickly. That makes Cemetery Beach less suitable for young children who are not confident swimmers, particularly when compared with beaches offering a gentler, sandier entry.

The reef’s distance from shore is another consideration. Less experienced snorkellers should remain within their abilities and avoid treating the calm-looking surface as proof of easy conditions. There is no indication in the supplied reviews of lifeguard supervision.

Shade, access and facilities

Trees provide useful shade, and several reviewers considered the beach comfortable enough for an extended stay. Reported facilities include public parking and a shower, with one review also mentioning restrooms across the road near the parking area. These practical touches distinguish it from a completely undeveloped beach stop.

Access is generally described as passing beside or through the cemetery before reaching the sand. One reviewer encountered construction around the main access and found the route confusing, so visitors may need to look carefully for the correct path. Parking experiences also differ slightly: some used the lot, while another described roadside parking.

Editorial verdict

Cemetery Beach is best suited to independent snorkellers and beachgoers seeking shade and a less excursion-heavy setting. Its appeal rests more on water clarity, reef access and relative calm than on polished facilities or effortless swimming.

The rocky entry, rapidly deepening water and offshore reef make preparation important. Water shoes are a sensible addition, and weaker swimmers or families with very young children may prefer a gentler section of coastline. For confident swimmers, however, the combination of clear water, marine life and room to spread out explains the exceptionally positive public feedback.