Nelson Bay

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Nelson Bay is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as North West Coast Tasmania, which is found in the region of TAS, Australia.


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Nelson Bay gets a ranking of 79 out of a possible 100.

Nelson Bay is a very good option as an Australian beach when looking for in the area of TAS.

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Overview

The official name of this beach is Nelson Bay.

It is located in the area of North West Coast Tasmania, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, in the region of TAS.

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Is Nelson Bay a top ranked beach in Australia?

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

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Holiday in Nelson Bay

North West Coast Tasmania is a place in TAS 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 Nelson Bay.

Camping in Nelson Bay

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

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

Fishing in Nelson Bay

Many areas through Australia and particularly in North West Coast Tasmania require a fishing licence to legally go fishing. If you want to go fishing in Nelson Bay it is recommended that you obtain the adequate recreational fishing licence.

Swimming in Nelson Bay

Througout Australia and in places such as North West Coast Tasmania, swimming in the ocean and waterways can be extremly dangerous. When swimming in Nelson 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 Nelson Bay where available. Never swim alone!

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

Accomodation in Nelson Bay

Like many areas throughout Australia, beaches in areas like North West Coast Tasmania can be quite remote. This means there may be limited accomadation options. If it does exist, accomodation deals in Nelson Bay can be found online.

Marine and Wildlife in Nelson Bay

Please note - many Australian speicies are protected, and TAS is no exception. Do not feed local wildlife and please be aware you are visiting their natural habitat around North West Coast Tasmania.

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

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

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

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Surfing in Nelson Bay

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

Boating in Nelson Bay

Please enquire directly with Nelson Bay or the office of North West Coast Tasmania to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Nelson Bay.

Other notes:

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

Ready to visit Nelson Bay?

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