Amherst Point is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Gascoyne region, which is found in the region of WA, Australia.

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Amherst Point Review

Amherst Point is a solid Australian beach that many see as a sound option in the region of WA.

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Overview

The official name of this beach is Amherst Point.

It is located in the area of Gascoyne region, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, in the region of WA.

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Is Amherst Point a top ranked beach in Australia?

So, when it comes to comparing Amherst Point with the rest, is it in the Top 10 beaches in Australia? Is it in the Top 20 beaches in Australia? Well, the best way to find out is to check our Current Australia Best Beach Rankings and see if Amherst Point makes the list of most beautiful beaches in Australia!

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Holiday in Amherst Point

Gascoyne region is a place in WA that is very enjoyable to visit and provides a great environment for a holiday.

There have been no negative reports recieved from Locals, Tourists, Fishermen, Surfers, Swimmers or Campers at Amherst Point.

Camping in Amherst Point

If you intend on camping in Amherst Point it is best to see if a booking is required beforehand. When permitted, choosing to go free camping in Amherst Point is acceptable, but it is important you follow the local rules of Gascoyne region.

Generally coastal areas in Australia like Amherst Point have a myriad of options for caravans, caravan parks, tents and campgrounds.

Fishing in Amherst Point

Many areas through Australia and particularly in Gascoyne region require a fishing licence to legally go fishing. If you want to go fishing in Amherst Point it is recommended that you obtain the adequate recreational fishing licence.

Swimming in Amherst Point

Througout Australia and in places such as Gascoyne region, swimming in the ocean and waterways can be extremly dangerous. When swimming in Amherst Point, please be mindful of rip currents, ocean conditions, big swells, drops offs, rocks and marine stingers and predators.

Always swim between the flags in Amherst Point where available. Never swim alone!

It is highly recommended you visit Beach Safe Australia before visiting Amherst Point to ensure you are prepared for the weather and tidal conditions.

Accomodation in Amherst Point

Like many areas throughout Australia, beaches in areas like Gascoyne region can be quite remote. This means there may be limited accomadation options. If it does exist, accomodation deals in Amherst Point can be found online.

Marine and Wildlife in Amherst Point

Please note - many Australian speicies are protected, and WA is no exception. Do not feed local wildlife and please be aware you are visiting their natural habitat around Gascoyne region.

Some common types of marine or wildlife you may find at Amherst Point may include:

Marine life in Amherst Point: Sharks, Whales, Stingrays, Manta Rays, Turtles, Seals, Dolphins, Starfish, Jellyfish, Blue Bottles, Crabs.

Wildlife life in Amherst Point: Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Kookaburras, Seagulls, Snakes, Lizards, Cockatoos, Possums.

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Surfing in Amherst Point

Experienced surfers will find WA conditions vary from day to day. It is advised to always wear a wetsuit and never surf in Amherst Point alone.

Boating in Amherst Point

Please enquire directly with Amherst Point or the office of Gascoyne region to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Amherst Point.

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Amherst Point is one of the limited nude beaches in Australia. As a general rule, unless there is clear signage, you cannot assume a beach in WA is one of the few permitted topless beaches in Australia.

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