Popham Bay

SCORE
82 / 100
beachesinaustralia.com

Popham Bay is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Gurig Gunak Barlu National Park, which is found in the region of NT, Australia.


Popham Bay Review


Popham Bay gets a ranking of 82 out of a possible 100.

Popham Bay is considered an extremely disirable beach in NT, and is a selection that many people recommend when choosing a beach in Australia.

Score ratings (100):
Scenery Comfort Holiday Water Vibe
82 90 95 92 91

Popularity Trend

Popham Bay
54

Overview

The official name of this beach is Popham Bay.

It is located in the area of Gurig Gunak Barlu National Park, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, in the region of NT.

beautiful, nude, topless, famous, surfing how many beaches are in australia

Is Popham Bay a top ranked beach in Australia?

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

Best Beaches in Australia

Holiday in Popham Bay

Gurig Gunak Barlu National Park 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 Popham Bay.

Camping in Popham Bay

If you intend on camping in Popham Bay it is best to see if a booking is required beforehand. When permitted, choosing to go free camping in Popham Bay is acceptable, but it is important you follow the local rules of Gurig Gunak Barlu National Park.

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

Fishing in Popham Bay

Many areas through Australia and particularly in Gurig Gunak Barlu National Park require a fishing licence to legally go fishing. If you want to go fishing in Popham Bay it is recommended that you obtain the adequate recreational fishing licence.

Swimming in Popham Bay

Througout Australia and in places such as Gurig Gunak Barlu National Park, swimming in the ocean and waterways can be extremly dangerous. When swimming in Popham 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 Popham Bay where available. Never swim alone!

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

Accomodation in Popham Bay

Like many areas throughout Australia, beaches in areas like Gurig Gunak Barlu National Park can be quite remote. This means there may be limited accomadation options. If it does exist, accomodation deals in Popham Bay can be found online.

Marine and Wildlife in Popham 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 Gurig Gunak Barlu National Park.

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

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

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

Worth checking out. Quality beach.

Surfing in Popham Bay

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

Boating in Popham Bay

Please enquire directly with Popham Bay or the office of Gurig Gunak Barlu National Park to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Popham Bay.

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Popham 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.

Ready to visit Popham Bay?

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

Brand Icon See also: Midjari Point
Brand Icon See also: Rocky Bay
Brand Icon See also: Nanydjaka Beach


Produced by beachinaustralia.com

Search another rating:

Best Beaches in Australia

Be first to get find the best secret beaches in Australia


Featured

What Are the Beaches Like in Australia? Not What You Think

Hide the Netflix remote and focus. Here's your reward. Know more Aussie beach wisdom than your colleages. Sound like a …

Best Australian Beaches

View the Top 100 Beaches in Australia


* NOTE: This website not affiliated with Tourism Australia, BeachSafety.org.au or governing body.

Beaches in Australia is an independent publication that evaluates Beaches based on a set of metrics that are custom developed. This website provides content, not advice. When choosing your beach you should consider a variety of resoures when doing your research. This website is also independent of any government or beach council body. Social media vector by stories - www.freepik.com

Top of page