Crawford Beach 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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Crawford Beach Review

Crawford Beach 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 Crawford Beach.

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 Crawford Beach a top ranked beach in Australia?

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

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Holiday in Crawford Beach

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 Crawford Beach.

Camping in Crawford Beach

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

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

Fishing in Crawford Beach

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

Swimming in Crawford Beach

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

Always swim between the flags in Crawford Beach where available. Never swim alone!

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

Accomodation in Crawford Beach

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 Crawford Beach can be found online.

Marine and Wildlife in Crawford Beach

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 Crawford Beach may include:

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

Wildlife life in Crawford Beach: Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Kookaburras, Seagulls, Snakes, Lizards, Cockatoos, Possums.

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Surfing in Crawford Beach

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

Boating in Crawford Beach

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

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Crawford Beach 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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