Carrickalinga Head is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Fleurieu Peninsula, which is found in the region of SA, Australia.

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Carrickalinga Head Review

Carrickalinga Head is a solid Australian beach that many see as a sound option in the region of SA.

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Overview

The official name of this beach is Carrickalinga Head.

It is located in the area of Fleurieu Peninsula, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, in the region of SA.

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Is Carrickalinga Head a top ranked beach in Australia?

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

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Holiday in Carrickalinga Head

Fleurieu Peninsula 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 Carrickalinga Head.

Camping in Carrickalinga Head

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

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

Fishing in Carrickalinga Head

Many areas through Australia and particularly in Fleurieu Peninsula require a fishing licence to legally go fishing. If you want to go fishing in Carrickalinga Head it is recommended that you obtain the adequate recreational fishing licence.

Swimming in Carrickalinga Head

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

Always swim between the flags in Carrickalinga Head where available. Never swim alone!

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

Accomodation in Carrickalinga Head

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

Marine and Wildlife in Carrickalinga Head

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 Fleurieu Peninsula.

Some common types of marine or wildlife you may find at Carrickalinga Head may include:

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

Wildlife life in Carrickalinga Head: Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Kookaburras, Seagulls, Snakes, Lizards, Cockatoos, Possums.

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Surfing in Carrickalinga Head

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

Boating in Carrickalinga Head

Please enquire directly with Carrickalinga Head or the office of Fleurieu Peninsula to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Carrickalinga Head.

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Carrickalinga Head 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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