Horse Island is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Gulf of Carpentaria, which is found in the region of QLD, Australia.

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Horse Island Review

Horse 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 Horse Island.

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

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Is Horse Island a top ranked beach in Australia?

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

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Holiday in Horse Island

Gulf of Carpentaria 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 Horse Island.

Camping in Horse Island

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

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

Fishing in Horse Island

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

Swimming in Horse Island

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

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

Accomodation in Horse Island

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

Marine and Wildlife in Horse 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 Gulf of Carpentaria.

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

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

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

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Surfing in Horse Island

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

Boating in Horse Island

Please enquire directly with Horse Island or the office of Gulf of Carpentaria to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Horse Island.

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Horse 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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