Carmila

Carmila is a town of 340 along the Bruce Highway in Central Queensland on the section of highway between Rockhampton and Mackay.

Carmila is 101 km (63 mi) south of Mackay – simply head south for an hour and turn left onto Music St. Do make sure to use navigation as the signage to the town is rather poor and very easily missable. From Rockhampton, it's the same but in north but for 237 km (147 mi) (and 132 km (82 mi) from Marlborough) and turn right onto Music St instead.

If using online map services, make sure you enter directions for "Carmila Hotel", not "Carmila" – if using Google Maps, "Carmila" may take you to another place around 15 km (9.3 mi) north of the actual town.

Spirit of Queensland awhich operates between Cairns and Brisbane stop by 🌍 Carmila Station at least four times a week. Greyhound's coastal Queensland service also makes a stop at Carmila. However, there is no other means of getting to the only thing to see/do in Carmila (the beach) from the station.

• 🌍 Carmila Beach, Carmila Beach Rd (eastern end of road, near The Esplanade). A nice secluded beach, often rarely crowded meaning on most days you get the beach to yourself. There is also a boat ramp available at the north end of the beach into a small river adjacent to the beach. (updated Mar 2025)

The Carmila Hotel has food and drink available.

• 🌍 Carmila Hotel, 15 Quality St, ☏ +61 7 4950 2380. (updated Mar 2025)
• 🌍 Carmila Sands Motel, 36/38 Music St, ☏ +61 7 4950 2026. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 10AM. Around $160/night. (updated Mar 2025)