Gerroa Beach is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Illawarra region, which is found in the region of NSW, Australia.

---

Gerroa Beach Review

Gerroa Beach is a very good option as an Australian beach when looking for in the area of NSW.

Score ratings (100):

Overview

The official name of this beach is Gerroa Beach.

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

beautiful, nude, topless, famous, surfing how many beaches are in australia

Is Gerroa Beach a top ranked beach in Australia?

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

Best Beaches in Australia

Holiday in Gerroa Beach

Illawarra region is a place in NSW 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 Gerroa Beach.

Camping in Gerroa Beach

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

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

Fishing in Gerroa Beach

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

Swimming in Gerroa Beach

Througout Australia and in places such as Illawarra region, swimming in the ocean and waterways can be extremly dangerous. When swimming in Gerroa 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 Gerroa Beach where available. Never swim alone!

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

Accomodation in Gerroa Beach

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

Marine and Wildlife in Gerroa Beach

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

Some common types of marine or wildlife you may find at Gerroa Beach may include:

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

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

It is certainly an holiday I look back fondly on.

Surfing in Gerroa Beach

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

Boating in Gerroa Beach

Please enquire directly with Gerroa Beach or the office of Illawarra region to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Gerroa Beach.

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Gerroa 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 NSW is one of the few permitted topless beaches in Australia.

Ready to visit Gerroa Beach?

Visit our beach guide for the latest deals in Gerroa Beach. And have a fun trip!