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Naturism in Australia: Nude Beaches, Resorts and More

NudistMap lists 40 naturist places in Australia, covering nude beaches, nudist resorts, naturist campgrounds and saunas. 14 of them are officially designated or naturist-only. 12 have been checked against an official, land-manager or federation source. Most are in New South Wales, Western Australia and Australian Capital Territory. In August the sea at these spots is typically around 18°C (65°F).

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All naturist places in Australia

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  1. 1Royal National Park naturist park or area · New South WalesOfficial
  2. 2Obelisk Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best December to MarchOfficialSea 18°C in August
  3. 3Sunnyside North Beach nude beach · VictoriaOfficialSea 11°C in August
  4. 4Point Impossible Beach nude beach · VictoriaOfficialSea 13°C in August
  5. 5Kings Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best September to MayToleratedSea 21°C in August
  6. 6Southside Beach nude beach · VictoriaOfficialSea 13°C in August
  7. 7Cobblers Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best December to MarchOfficialSea 18°C in August
  8. 8Werrong Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best December to MarchOfficialSea 18°C in August
  9. 9Lady Bay Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best December to MarchOfficialSea 18°C in August
  10. 10Armands Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best JanuaryOfficialSea 16°C in August
  11. 11Warnbro Beach nude beach · Western Australia · best December to AprilClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
  12. 12Little Congwong Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best December to MarchProhibitedSea 18°C in August
  13. 13Swanbourne Beach nude beach · Western Australia · best December to AprilToleratedSea 19°C in August
  14. 14First Little Beach nude beach · TasmaniaProhibitedSea 12°C in August
  15. 15Myrtle Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best JanuaryCustomarySea 17°C in August
  16. 16Samurai Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best December to MarchOfficialSea 19°C in August
  17. 17Top End Naturist Recreation Retreat naturist campground · Northern Territory · best May to OctoberNaturist only
  18. 18Samurai Beach Camp Ground naturist campground · New South WalesOfficial
  19. 19Kambah Pool Nudity Area naturist park or area · Australian Capital TerritoryOfficial
  20. 20Mindalong Beach nude beach · Western Australia · best December to MarchClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
  21. 21Coral Bay nude beach · Western AustraliaToleratedSea 23°C in August
  22. 22Miaboolya Beach nude beach · Western Australia · best September to JuneToleratedSea 21°C in August
  23. 23Nanga Bay WA nude beach · Western Australia · best October to MayToleratedSea 20°C in August
  24. 24Mauritius Beach nude beach · Western AustraliaClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
  25. 25Casuarina Nudist Beach nude beach · Northern TerritoryClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
  26. 26Cable Beach nude beach · Western AustraliaClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
  27. 27Shelly Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best December to AprilClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
  28. 28Washaway Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best December to MarchToleratedSea 18°C in August
  29. 29Little Jibbon Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best December to MarchClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
  30. 30Maslin Beach nude beach · South Australia · best January to MarchClothing optionalSea 13°C in August
  31. 31Balding Bay nude beach · QueenslandToleratedSea 23°C in August
  32. 32Rocky Bay nude beach · QueenslandClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
  33. 33Pacific Sun Friends naturist campground · QueenslandClothing optional
  34. 34ACT Nudist Club nudist resort · Australian Capital Territory · best March to JanuaryClothing optional
  35. 35Kambah Rock Pool Beach nude beach · Australian Capital TerritoryOfficial
  36. 36Moon Bay nude beach · New South Wales · best JanuaryCustomarySea 16°C in August
  37. 37Little Diggers Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best December to AprilCustomarySea 20°C in August
  38. 38North Smoky Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best December to AprilCustomarySea 20°C in August
  39. 39Lake Saint Clair Nature Retreat naturist campground · South AustraliaClothing optional
  40. 40Sunland Holiday Village naturist campground · South AustraliaClothing optional

Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.

Frequently asked questions

How many naturist places are in Australia?

NudistMap currently lists 40 naturist places in Australia. 14 are officially designated or naturist-only; the rest are clothing optional by custom or tolerance.

What are the best-known naturist places in Australia?

The most documented are Royal National Park, Obelisk Beach, Sunnyside North Beach, based on how much open data, encyclopedia coverage and visitor information exists for each.

When is the sea warm enough for swimming in Australia?

At most beaches here, the sea averages 21 °C or more in December to May. See sea temperatures by month for what counts as warm.

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