The Knob is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Thistle Island, which is found in the region of SA, Australia.

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The Knob Review

The Knob is a very good option as an Australian beach when looking for in the area of SA.

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Overview

The official name of this beach is The Knob.

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

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Is The Knob a top ranked beach in Australia?

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

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Holiday in The Knob

Thistle Island is a place in SA 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 The Knob.

Camping in The Knob

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

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

Fishing in The Knob

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

Swimming in The Knob

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

Always swim between the flags in The Knob where available. Never swim alone!

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

Accomodation in The Knob

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

Marine and Wildlife in The Knob

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

Some common types of marine or wildlife you may find at The Knob may include:

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

Wildlife life in The Knob: Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Kookaburras, Seagulls, Snakes, Lizards, Cockatoos, Possums.

Surfing in The Knob

Experienced surfers will find SA conditions vary from day to day. It is advised to always wear a wetsuit and never surf in The Knob alone.

Boating in The Knob

Please enquire directly with The Knob or the office of Thistle Island to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in The Knob.

Other notes:

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

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