Facing Island is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Gladstone, which is found in the region of QLD, Australia.

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Facing Island Review

Facing Island 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 Facing Island.

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

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Is Facing Island a top ranked beach in Australia?

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

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Holiday in Facing Island

Gladstone 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 Facing Island.

Camping in Facing Island

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

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

Fishing in Facing Island

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

Swimming in Facing Island

Througout Australia and in places such as Gladstone, swimming in the ocean and waterways can be extremly dangerous. When swimming in Facing 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 Facing Island where available. Never swim alone!

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

Accomodation in Facing Island

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

Marine and Wildlife in Facing Island

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 Gladstone.

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

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

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

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Surfing in Facing Island

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

Boating in Facing Island

Please enquire directly with Facing Island or the office of Gladstone to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Facing Island.

Other notes:

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

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