Waterhole Bay is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as East Cape York, which is found in the region of QLD, Australia.

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Waterhole Bay Review

Waterhole Bay 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 Waterhole Bay.

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

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Is Waterhole Bay a top ranked beach in Australia?

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

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Holiday in Waterhole Bay

East 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 Waterhole Bay.

Camping in Waterhole Bay

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

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

Fishing in Waterhole Bay

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

Swimming in Waterhole Bay

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

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

Accomodation in Waterhole Bay

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

Marine and Wildlife in Waterhole 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 East Cape York.

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

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

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

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Surfing in Waterhole Bay

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

Boating in Waterhole Bay

Please enquire directly with Waterhole Bay or the office of East Cape York to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Waterhole Bay.

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Waterhole 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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