The Shank is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Southwest Conservation Area, which is found in the region of TAS, Australia.

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The Shank Review

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

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Overview

The official name of this beach is The Shank.

It is located in the area of Southwest Conservation Area, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, in the region of TAS.

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Is The Shank a top ranked beach in Australia?

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

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Holiday in The Shank

Southwest Conservation Area is a place in TAS 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 Shank.

Camping in The Shank

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

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

Fishing in The Shank

Many areas through Australia and particularly in Southwest Conservation Area require a fishing licence to legally go fishing. If you want to go fishing in The Shank it is recommended that you obtain the adequate recreational fishing licence.

Swimming in The Shank

Througout Australia and in places such as Southwest Conservation Area, swimming in the ocean and waterways can be extremly dangerous. When swimming in The Shank, 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 Shank where available. Never swim alone!

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

Accomodation in The Shank

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

Marine and Wildlife in The Shank

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

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

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

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

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Surfing in The Shank

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

Boating in The Shank

Please enquire directly with The Shank or the office of Southwest Conservation Area to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in The Shank.

Other notes:

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

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