Hanson Bay

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Beaches in Kangaroo Island
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Hanson Bay is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Kangaroo Island, which is found in the region of SA, Australia.


Hanson Bay Review


Hanson Bay gets a ranking of 69 out of a possible 100.

Hanson Bay 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 Hanson Bay.

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

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Is Hanson Bay a top ranked beach in Australia?

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

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Holiday in Hanson Bay

Kangaroo 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 Hanson Bay.

Camping in Hanson Bay

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

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

Fishing in Hanson Bay

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

Swimming in Hanson Bay

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

Always swim between the flags in Hanson Bay where available. Never swim alone!

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

Accomodation in Hanson Bay

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

Marine and Wildlife in Hanson Bay

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 Kangaroo Island.

Some common types of marine or wildlife you may find at Hanson Bay may include:

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

Wildlife life in Hanson Bay: Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Kookaburras, Seagulls, Snakes, Lizards, Cockatoos, Possums.

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Surfing in Hanson Bay

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

Boating in Hanson Bay

Please enquire directly with Hanson Bay or the office of Kangaroo Island to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Hanson Bay.

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Hanson Bay 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.

Ready to visit Hanson Bay?

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

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