Barrow Point

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Barrow Point is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Cape Melville National Park, which is found in the region of QLD, Australia.


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Barrow Point gets a ranking of 68 out of a possible 100.

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

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Overview

The official name of this beach is Barrow Point.

It is located in the area of Cape Melville National Park, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, in the region of QLD.

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Is Barrow Point a top ranked beach in Australia?

So, when it comes to comparing Barrow 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 Barrow Point makes the list of most beautiful beaches in Australia!

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Holiday in Barrow Point

Cape Melville National Park is a place in QLD 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 Barrow Point.

Camping in Barrow Point

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

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

Fishing in Barrow Point

Many areas through Australia and particularly in Cape Melville National Park require a fishing licence to legally go fishing. If you want to go fishing in Barrow Point it is recommended that you obtain the adequate recreational fishing licence.

Swimming in Barrow Point

Througout Australia and in places such as Cape Melville National Park, swimming in the ocean and waterways can be extremly dangerous. When swimming in Barrow 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 Barrow Point where available. Never swim alone!

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

Accomodation in Barrow Point

Like many areas throughout Australia, beaches in areas like Cape Melville National Park can be quite remote. This means there may be limited accomadation options. If it does exist, accomodation deals in Barrow Point can be found online.

Marine and Wildlife in Barrow Point

Please note - many Australian speicies are protected, and QLD is no exception. Do not feed local wildlife and please be aware you are visiting their natural habitat around Cape Melville National Park.

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

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

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

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Surfing in Barrow Point

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

Boating in Barrow Point

Please enquire directly with Barrow Point or the office of Cape Melville National Park to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Barrow Point.

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Barrow 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 QLD is one of the few permitted topless beaches in Australia.

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