Dawson Beach is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Mackay region, which is found in the region of QLD, Australia.

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Dawson Beach Review

Dawson Beach is a very good option as an Australian beach when looking for in the area of QLD.

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Overview

The official name of this beach is Dawson Beach.

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

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Is Dawson Beach a top ranked beach in Australia?

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

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Holiday in Dawson Beach

Mackay region 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 Dawson Beach.

Camping in Dawson Beach

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

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

Fishing in Dawson Beach

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

Swimming in Dawson Beach

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

Always swim between the flags in Dawson Beach where available. Never swim alone!

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

Accomodation in Dawson Beach

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

Marine and Wildlife in Dawson Beach

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 Mackay region.

Some common types of marine or wildlife you may find at Dawson Beach may include:

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

Wildlife life in Dawson Beach: Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Kookaburras, Seagulls, Snakes, Lizards, Cockatoos, Possums.

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Surfing in Dawson Beach

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

Boating in Dawson Beach

Please enquire directly with Dawson Beach or the office of Mackay region to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Dawson Beach.

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Dawson Beach 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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