Waterhouse Bay 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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Waterhouse Bay Review

Waterhouse Bay is considered an extremely disirable beach in SA, 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 Waterhouse Bay.

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 Waterhouse Bay a top ranked beach in Australia?

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

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Holiday in Waterhouse Bay

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 Waterhouse Bay.

Camping in Waterhouse Bay

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

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

Fishing in Waterhouse Bay

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

Swimming in Waterhouse Bay

Througout Australia and in places such as Thistle Island, swimming in the ocean and waterways can be extremly dangerous. When swimming in Waterhouse 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 Waterhouse Bay where available. Never swim alone!

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

Accomodation in Waterhouse Bay

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 Waterhouse Bay can be found online.

Marine and Wildlife in Waterhouse Bay

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 Waterhouse Bay may include:

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

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

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Surfing in Waterhouse Bay

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

Boating in Waterhouse Bay

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

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Waterhouse 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 SA is one of the few permitted topless beaches in Australia.

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