Cape Cockburn is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Murgenella Wildlife Sanctuary, which is found in the region of NT, Australia.

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Cape Cockburn Review

Cape Cockburn is a very good option as an Australian beach when looking for in the area of NT.

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Overview

The official name of this beach is Cape Cockburn.

It is located in the area of Murgenella Wildlife Sanctuary, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, in the region of NT.

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Is Cape Cockburn a top ranked beach in Australia?

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

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Holiday in Cape Cockburn

Murgenella Wildlife Sanctuary is a place in NT 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 Cape Cockburn.

Camping in Cape Cockburn

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

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

Fishing in Cape Cockburn

Many areas through Australia and particularly in Murgenella Wildlife Sanctuary require a fishing licence to legally go fishing. If you want to go fishing in Cape Cockburn it is recommended that you obtain the adequate recreational fishing licence.

Swimming in Cape Cockburn

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

Always swim between the flags in Cape Cockburn where available. Never swim alone!

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

Accomodation in Cape Cockburn

Like many areas throughout Australia, beaches in areas like Murgenella Wildlife Sanctuary can be quite remote. This means there may be limited accomadation options. If it does exist, accomodation deals in Cape Cockburn can be found online.

Marine and Wildlife in Cape Cockburn

Please note - many Australian speicies are protected, and NT is no exception. Do not feed local wildlife and please be aware you are visiting their natural habitat around Murgenella Wildlife Sanctuary.

Some common types of marine or wildlife you may find at Cape Cockburn may include:

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

Wildlife life in Cape Cockburn: Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Kookaburras, Seagulls, Snakes, Lizards, Cockatoos, Possums.

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Surfing in Cape Cockburn

Experienced surfers will find NT conditions vary from day to day. It is advised to always wear a wetsuit and never surf in Cape Cockburn alone.

Boating in Cape Cockburn

Please enquire directly with Cape Cockburn or the office of Murgenella Wildlife Sanctuary to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Cape Cockburn.

Other notes:

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

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