Melville Bay is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Arnhem Land Aboriginal Land, which is found in the region of NT, Australia.

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Melville Bay Review

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

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Overview

The official name of this beach is Melville Bay.

It is located in the area of Arnhem Land Aboriginal Land, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, in the region of NT.

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Is Melville Bay a top ranked beach in Australia?

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

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Holiday in Melville Bay

Arnhem Land Aboriginal Land is a place in NT 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 Melville Bay.

Camping in Melville Bay

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

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

Fishing in Melville Bay

Many areas through Australia and particularly in Arnhem Land Aboriginal Land require a fishing licence to legally go fishing. If you want to go fishing in Melville Bay it is recommended that you obtain the adequate recreational fishing licence.

Swimming in Melville Bay

Througout Australia and in places such as Arnhem Land Aboriginal Land, swimming in the ocean and waterways can be extremly dangerous. When swimming in Melville 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 Melville Bay where available. Never swim alone!

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

Accomodation in Melville Bay

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

Marine and Wildlife in Melville Bay

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

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

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

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

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Surfing in Melville Bay

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

Boating in Melville Bay

Please enquire directly with Melville Bay or the office of Arnhem Land Aboriginal Land to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Melville Bay.

Other notes:

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

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