It is a major tourist accommodation and recreation centre on the island.

[2] Horseshoe Bay Post Office opened in 1935, replacing 11 years of honorary service by a local resident.

[5] Horseshoe Bay Provisional School opened on 1 July 1949.

[6] It was located at 2 Heath Street (19°07′12″S 146°51′45″E / 19.1200°S 146.8626°E / -19.1200; 146.8626 (Horseshoe Bay State School)).

[8] There are a number of parks in the area, including: There is a boat ramp at the intersection of Horseshoe Bay Road and Pacific Drive (19°07′03″S 146°51′37″E / 19.1175°S 146.8603°E / -19.1175; 146.8603 (Horseshoe Bay boat ramp)).