Refuge Bay is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Elcho Island, which is found in the region of NT, Australia.

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Refuge Bay Review

Refuge 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 Refuge Bay.

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

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Is Refuge Bay a top ranked beach in Australia?

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

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Holiday in Refuge Bay

Elcho Island 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 Refuge Bay.

Camping in Refuge Bay

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

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

Fishing in Refuge Bay

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

Swimming in Refuge Bay

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

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

Accomodation in Refuge Bay

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

Marine and Wildlife in Refuge 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 Elcho Island.

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

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

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

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Surfing in Refuge Bay

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

Boating in Refuge Bay

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

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Refuge 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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