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Nude Beaches in Australia

NudistMap lists 32 nude beaches in Australia, covering clothing-optional beaches and naturist beaches. 10 of them are officially designated or naturist-only. 11 have been checked against an official, land-manager or federation source. Most are in New South Wales, Western Australia and Victoria. In August the sea at these spots is typically around 18°C (65°F).

Nude Beaches by region

All nude beaches in Australia

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  1. 1Obelisk Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best December to MarchOfficialSea 18°C in August
  2. 2Sunnyside North Beach nude beach · VictoriaOfficialSea 11°C in August
  3. 3Point Impossible Beach nude beach · VictoriaOfficialSea 13°C in August
  4. 4Kings Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best September to MayToleratedSea 21°C in August
  5. 5Southside Beach nude beach · VictoriaOfficialSea 13°C in August
  6. 6Cobblers Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best December to MarchOfficialSea 18°C in August
  7. 7Werrong Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best December to MarchOfficialSea 18°C in August
  8. 8Lady Bay Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best December to MarchOfficialSea 18°C in August
  9. 9Armands Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best JanuaryOfficialSea 16°C in August
  10. 10Warnbro Beach nude beach · Western Australia · best December to AprilClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
  11. 11Little Congwong Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best December to MarchProhibitedSea 18°C in August
  12. 12Swanbourne Beach nude beach · Western Australia · best December to AprilToleratedSea 19°C in August
  13. 13First Little Beach nude beach · TasmaniaProhibitedSea 12°C in August
  14. 14Myrtle Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best JanuaryCustomarySea 17°C in August
  15. 15Samurai Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best December to MarchOfficialSea 19°C in August
  16. 16Mindalong Beach nude beach · Western Australia · best December to MarchClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
  17. 17Coral Bay nude beach · Western AustraliaToleratedSea 23°C in August
  18. 18Miaboolya Beach nude beach · Western Australia · best September to JuneToleratedSea 21°C in August
  19. 19Nanga Bay WA nude beach · Western Australia · best October to MayToleratedSea 20°C in August
  20. 20Mauritius Beach nude beach · Western AustraliaClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
  21. 21Casuarina Nudist Beach nude beach · Northern TerritoryClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
  22. 22Cable Beach nude beach · Western AustraliaClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
  23. 23Shelly Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best December to AprilClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
  24. 24Washaway Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best December to MarchToleratedSea 18°C in August
  25. 25Little Jibbon Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best December to MarchClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
  26. 26Maslin Beach nude beach · South Australia · best January to MarchClothing optionalSea 13°C in August
  27. 27Balding Bay nude beach · QueenslandToleratedSea 23°C in August
  28. 28Rocky Bay nude beach · QueenslandClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
  29. 29Kambah Rock Pool Beach nude beach · Australian Capital TerritoryOfficial
  30. 30Moon Bay nude beach · New South Wales · best JanuaryCustomarySea 16°C in August
  31. 31Little Diggers Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best December to AprilCustomarySea 20°C in August
  32. 32North Smoky Beach nude beach · New South Wales · 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 nude beaches are in Australia?

NudistMap currently lists 32 nude beaches in Australia. 10 are officially designated or naturist-only; the rest are clothing optional by custom or tolerance.

What are the best-known nude beaches in Australia?

The most documented are Obelisk Beach, Sunnyside North Beach, Point Impossible 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.

When should I visit Australia?

Climate averages suggest December to March for Obelisk Beach. Each place page has a month-by-month chart.

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