Thursday Island is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as West Cape York, which is found in the region of QLD, Australia.

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Thursday Island Review

Thursday 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 Thursday Island.

It is located in the area of West Cape York, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, in the region of QLD.

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Is Thursday Island a top ranked beach in Australia?

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

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Holiday in Thursday Island

West Cape York 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 Thursday Island.

Camping in Thursday Island

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

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

Fishing in Thursday Island

Many areas through Australia and particularly in West Cape York require a fishing licence to legally go fishing. If you want to go fishing in Thursday Island it is recommended that you obtain the adequate recreational fishing licence.

Swimming in Thursday Island

Througout Australia and in places such as West Cape York, swimming in the ocean and waterways can be extremly dangerous. When swimming in Thursday 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 Thursday Island where available. Never swim alone!

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

Accomodation in Thursday Island

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

Marine and Wildlife in Thursday 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 West Cape York.

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

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

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

Surfing in Thursday Island

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

Boating in Thursday Island

Please enquire directly with Thursday Island or the office of West Cape York to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Thursday Island.

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Thursday 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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