Hales Island is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Cape Melville National Park, which is found in the region of QLD, Australia.

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Hales Island Review

Hales Island is a very good option as an Australian beach when looking for in the area of QLD.

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Overview

The official name of this beach is Hales Island.

It is located in the area of Cape Melville National Park, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, in the region of QLD.

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Is Hales Island a top ranked beach in Australia?

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

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Holiday in Hales Island

Cape Melville National Park is a place in QLD 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 Hales Island.

Camping in Hales Island

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

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

Fishing in Hales Island

Many areas through Australia and particularly in Cape Melville National Park require a fishing licence to legally go fishing. If you want to go fishing in Hales Island it is recommended that you obtain the adequate recreational fishing licence.

Swimming in Hales Island

Througout Australia and in places such as Cape Melville National Park, swimming in the ocean and waterways can be extremly dangerous. When swimming in Hales 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 Hales Island where available. Never swim alone!

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

Accomodation in Hales Island

Like many areas throughout Australia, beaches in areas like Cape Melville National Park can be quite remote. This means there may be limited accomadation options. If it does exist, accomodation deals in Hales Island can be found online.

Marine and Wildlife in Hales Island

Please note - many Australian speicies are protected, and QLD is no exception. Do not feed local wildlife and please be aware you are visiting their natural habitat around Cape Melville National Park.

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

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

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

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Surfing in Hales Island

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

Boating in Hales Island

Please enquire directly with Hales Island or the office of Cape Melville National Park to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Hales Island.

Other notes:

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

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