Barney Point is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Gladstone, which is found in the region of QLD, Australia.

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Barney Point Review

Barney Point is a solid Australian beach that many see as a sound option in the region of QLD.

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Overview

The official name of this beach is Barney Point.

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

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Is Barney Point a top ranked beach in Australia?

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

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Holiday in Barney Point

Gladstone 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 Barney Point.

Camping in Barney Point

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

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

Fishing in Barney Point

Many areas through Australia and particularly in Gladstone require a fishing licence to legally go fishing. If you want to go fishing in Barney Point it is recommended that you obtain the adequate recreational fishing licence.

Swimming in Barney Point

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

Always swim between the flags in Barney Point where available. Never swim alone!

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

Accomodation in Barney Point

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

Marine and Wildlife in Barney Point

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 Gladstone.

Some common types of marine or wildlife you may find at Barney Point may include:

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

Wildlife life in Barney Point: Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Kookaburras, Seagulls, Snakes, Lizards, Cockatoos, Possums.

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Surfing in Barney Point

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

Boating in Barney Point

Please enquire directly with Barney Point or the office of Gladstone to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Barney Point.

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Barney Point 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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