Happy Bay

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68 / 100
Beaches in Long Island
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Happy Bay is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Long Island, which is found in the region of QLD, Australia.


Happy Bay Review


Happy Bay gets a ranking of 68 out of a possible 100.

Happy Bay is a solid Australian beach that many see as a sound option in the region of QLD.

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Overview

The official name of this beach is Happy Bay.

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

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Is Happy Bay a top ranked beach in Australia?

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

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Holiday in Happy Bay

Long Island 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 Happy Bay.

Camping in Happy Bay

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

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

Fishing in Happy Bay

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

Swimming in Happy Bay

Througout Australia and in places such as Long Island, swimming in the ocean and waterways can be extremly dangerous. When swimming in Happy 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 Happy Bay where available. Never swim alone!

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

Accomodation in Happy Bay

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

Marine and Wildlife in Happy Bay

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 Long Island.

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

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

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

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Surfing in Happy Bay

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

Boating in Happy Bay

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

Other notes:

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

Ready to visit Happy Bay?

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

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