Raffles 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.

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Raffles Bay Review

Raffles 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 Raffles 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.

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Is Raffles Bay a top ranked beach in Australia?

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

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Holiday in Raffles 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 Raffles Bay.

Camping in Raffles Bay

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

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

Fishing in Raffles 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 Raffles Bay it is recommended that you obtain the adequate recreational fishing licence.

Swimming in Raffles 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 Raffles 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 Raffles Bay where available. Never swim alone!

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

Accomodation in Raffles 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 Raffles Bay can be found online.

Marine and Wildlife in Raffles 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 Raffles Bay may include:

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

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

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Surfing in Raffles Bay

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

Boating in Raffles Bay

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

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Raffles 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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