Nude Beaches and Naturist Places in New South Wales
NudistMap lists 17 naturist places in New South Wales, Australia, covering nude beaches, nudist resorts, naturist campgrounds and saunas. 8 of them are officially designated or naturist-only. 8 have been checked against an official, land-manager or federation source. In August the sea at these spots is typically around 18°C (65°F).
By type in New South Wales
All naturist places in New South Wales, Australia
Sort by warmest water, nearest to you or A–Z.
- 1Royal National Park naturist park or areaOfficial
- 2Obelisk Beach nude beach · best December to MarchOfficialSea 18°C in August
- 3Kings Beach nude beach · best September to MayToleratedSea 21°C in August
- 4Cobblers Beach nude beach · best December to MarchOfficialSea 18°C in August
- 5Werrong Beach nude beach · best December to MarchOfficialSea 18°C in August
- 6Lady Bay Beach nude beach · best December to MarchOfficialSea 18°C in August
- 7Armands Beach nude beach · best JanuaryOfficialSea 16°C in August
- 8Little Congwong Beach nude beach · best December to MarchProhibitedSea 18°C in August
- 9Myrtle Beach nude beach · best JanuaryCustomarySea 17°C in August
- 10Samurai Beach nude beach · best December to MarchOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 11Samurai Beach Camp Ground naturist campgroundOfficial
- 12Shelly Beach nude beach · best December to AprilClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 13Washaway Beach nude beach · best December to MarchToleratedSea 18°C in August
- 14Little Jibbon Beach nude beach · best December to MarchClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 15Moon Bay nude beach · best JanuaryCustomarySea 16°C in August
- 16Little Diggers Beach nude beach · best December to AprilCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 17North Smoky Beach nude beach · best December to AprilCustomarySea 20°C in August
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 New South Wales, Australia?
NudistMap currently lists 17 naturist places in New South Wales, Australia. 8 are officially designated or naturist-only; the rest are clothing optional by custom or tolerance.
What are the best-known naturist places in New South Wales, Australia?
The most documented are Royal National Park, Obelisk Beach, Kings Beach, based on how much open data, encyclopedia coverage and visitor information exists for each.
When is the sea warm enough for swimming in New South Wales, 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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Guides
- What is naturism?What naturism means, how it differs from nudism and FKK, where it is legal and what to expect at a naturist beach, resort or sauna for the first time.
- Nude beach etiquetteThe unwritten rules of nude and clothing-optional beaches: photos, towels, staring, couples, kids and what to do if someone breaks the rules.
- Your first nude beachHow to choose a first nude beach, what to pack, when to undress and how to feel at ease. Practical tips for first-time naturists, couples and families.
- When to goHow warm the sea is at nude beaches through the year, based on NOAA climate data, and which regions stay warm into autumn and winter.