Moonlight Bay is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Cape Upstart National Park, which is found in the region of QLD, Australia.

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Moonlight Bay Review

Moonlight Bay is considered an extremely disirable beach in QLD, and is a selection that many people recommend when choosing a beach in Australia.

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Overview

The official name of this beach is Moonlight Bay.

It is located in the area of Cape Upstart National Park, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, in the region of QLD.

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Is Moonlight Bay a top ranked beach in Australia?

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

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Holiday in Moonlight Bay

Cape Upstart National Park 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 Moonlight Bay.

Camping in Moonlight Bay

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

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

Fishing in Moonlight Bay

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

Swimming in Moonlight Bay

Througout Australia and in places such as Cape Upstart National Park, swimming in the ocean and waterways can be extremly dangerous. When swimming in Moonlight 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 Moonlight Bay where available. Never swim alone!

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

Accomodation in Moonlight Bay

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

Marine and Wildlife in Moonlight 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 Cape Upstart National Park.

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

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

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

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Surfing in Moonlight Bay

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

Boating in Moonlight Bay

Please enquire directly with Moonlight Bay or the office of Cape Upstart National Park to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Moonlight Bay.

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Moonlight 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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