Bathurst Bay is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as East Cape York, which is found in the region of QLD, Australia.

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Bathurst Bay Review

Bathurst Bay 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 Bathurst Bay.

It is located in the area of East Cape York, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, in the region of QLD.

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Is Bathurst Bay a top ranked beach in Australia?

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

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Holiday in Bathurst Bay

East Cape York 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 Bathurst Bay.

Camping in Bathurst Bay

If you intend on camping in Bathurst Bay it is best to see if a booking is required beforehand. When permitted, choosing to go free camping in Bathurst Bay is acceptable, but it is important you follow the local rules of East Cape York.

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

Fishing in Bathurst Bay

Many areas through Australia and particularly in East Cape York require a fishing licence to legally go fishing. If you want to go fishing in Bathurst Bay it is recommended that you obtain the adequate recreational fishing licence.

Swimming in Bathurst Bay

Througout Australia and in places such as East Cape York, swimming in the ocean and waterways can be extremly dangerous. When swimming in Bathurst Bay, please be mindful of rip currents, ocean conditions, big swells, drops offs, rocks and marine stingers and predators.

Always swim between the flags in Bathurst Bay where available. Never swim alone!

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

Accomodation in Bathurst Bay

Like many areas throughout Australia, beaches in areas like East Cape York can be quite remote. This means there may be limited accomadation options. If it does exist, accomodation deals in Bathurst Bay can be found online.

Marine and Wildlife in Bathurst Bay

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 East Cape York.

Some common types of marine or wildlife you may find at Bathurst Bay may include:

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

Wildlife life in Bathurst Bay: Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Kookaburras, Seagulls, Snakes, Lizards, Cockatoos, Possums.

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Surfing in Bathurst Bay

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

Boating in Bathurst Bay

Please enquire directly with Bathurst Bay or the office of East Cape York to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Bathurst Bay.

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Bathurst Bay 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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