Downes Island is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Pilbara region, which is found in the region of WA, Australia.

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Downes Island Review

Downes Island is considered an extremely disirable beach in WA, 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 Downes Island.

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

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Is Downes Island a top ranked beach in Australia?

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

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Holiday in Downes Island

Pilbara region is a place in WA 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 Downes Island.

Camping in Downes Island

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

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

Fishing in Downes Island

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

Swimming in Downes Island

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

Always swim between the flags in Downes Island where available. Never swim alone!

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

Accomodation in Downes Island

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

Marine and Wildlife in Downes Island

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

Some common types of marine or wildlife you may find at Downes Island may include:

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

Wildlife life in Downes Island: Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Kookaburras, Seagulls, Snakes, Lizards, Cockatoos, Possums.

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Surfing in Downes Island

Experienced surfers will find WA conditions vary from day to day. It is advised to always wear a wetsuit and never surf in Downes Island alone.

Boating in Downes Island

Please enquire directly with Downes Island or the office of Pilbara region to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Downes Island.

Other notes:

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

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