Stretton Strait is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Elcho Island, which is found in the region of NT, Australia.

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Stretton Strait Review

Stretton Strait is considered an extremely disirable beach in NT, 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 Stretton Strait.

It is located in the area of Elcho Island, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, in the region of NT.

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Is Stretton Strait a top ranked beach in Australia?

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Holiday in Stretton Strait

Elcho Island is a place in NT 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 Stretton Strait.

Camping in Stretton Strait

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

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

Fishing in Stretton Strait

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

Swimming in Stretton Strait

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

Always swim between the flags in Stretton Strait where available. Never swim alone!

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

Accomodation in Stretton Strait

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

Marine and Wildlife in Stretton Strait

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

Some common types of marine or wildlife you may find at Stretton Strait may include:

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

Wildlife life in Stretton Strait: Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Kookaburras, Seagulls, Snakes, Lizards, Cockatoos, Possums.

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Surfing in Stretton Strait

Experienced surfers will find NT conditions vary from day to day. It is advised to always wear a wetsuit and never surf in Stretton Strait alone.

Boating in Stretton Strait

Please enquire directly with Stretton Strait or the office of Elcho Island to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Stretton Strait.

Other notes:

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

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