Duck Island is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as West Flinders, which is found in the region of TAS, Australia.

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Duck Island Review

Duck Island is a very good option as an Australian beach when looking for in the area of TAS.

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Overview

The official name of this beach is Duck Island.

It is located in the area of West Flinders, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, in the region of TAS.

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Is Duck Island a top ranked beach in Australia?

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

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Holiday in Duck Island

West Flinders is a place in TAS 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 Duck Island.

Camping in Duck Island

If you intend on camping in Duck Island it is best to see if a booking is required beforehand. When permitted, choosing to go free camping in Duck Island is acceptable, but it is important you follow the local rules of West Flinders.

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

Fishing in Duck Island

Many areas through Australia and particularly in West Flinders require a fishing licence to legally go fishing. If you want to go fishing in Duck Island it is recommended that you obtain the adequate recreational fishing licence.

Swimming in Duck Island

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

Always swim between the flags in Duck Island where available. Never swim alone!

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

Accomodation in Duck Island

Like many areas throughout Australia, beaches in areas like West Flinders can be quite remote. This means there may be limited accomadation options. If it does exist, accomodation deals in Duck Island can be found online.

Marine and Wildlife in Duck Island

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

Some common types of marine or wildlife you may find at Duck Island may include:

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

Wildlife life in Duck Island: Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Kookaburras, Seagulls, Snakes, Lizards, Cockatoos, Possums.

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Surfing in Duck Island

Experienced surfers will find TAS conditions vary from day to day. It is advised to always wear a wetsuit and never surf in Duck Island alone.

Boating in Duck Island

Please enquire directly with Duck Island or the office of West Flinders to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Duck Island.

Other notes:

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

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