Richards Points

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77 / 100
Beaches in Discovery Coast
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Richards Points is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Discovery Coast, which is found in the region of QLD, Australia.


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Richards Points gets a ranking of 77 out of a possible 100.

Richards Points is a very good option as an Australian beach when looking for in the area of QLD.

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Overview

The official name of this beach is Richards Points.

It is located in the area of Discovery Coast, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, in the region of QLD.

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Is Richards Points a top ranked beach in Australia?

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

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Holiday in Richards Points

Discovery Coast is a place in QLD 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 Richards Points.

Camping in Richards Points

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

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

Fishing in Richards Points

Many areas through Australia and particularly in Discovery Coast require a fishing licence to legally go fishing. If you want to go fishing in Richards Points it is recommended that you obtain the adequate recreational fishing licence.

Swimming in Richards Points

Througout Australia and in places such as Discovery Coast, swimming in the ocean and waterways can be extremly dangerous. When swimming in Richards Points, please be mindful of rip currents, ocean conditions, big swells, drops offs, rocks and marine stingers and predators.

Always swim between the flags in Richards Points where available. Never swim alone!

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

Accomodation in Richards Points

Like many areas throughout Australia, beaches in areas like Discovery Coast can be quite remote. This means there may be limited accomadation options. If it does exist, accomodation deals in Richards Points can be found online.

Marine and Wildlife in Richards Points

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

Some common types of marine or wildlife you may find at Richards Points may include:

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

Wildlife life in Richards Points: Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Kookaburras, Seagulls, Snakes, Lizards, Cockatoos, Possums.

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Surfing in Richards Points

Experienced surfers will find QLD conditions vary from day to day. It is advised to always wear a wetsuit and never surf in Richards Points alone.

Boating in Richards Points

Please enquire directly with Richards Points or the office of Discovery Coast to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Richards Points.

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Richards Points is one of the limited nude beaches in Australia. As a general rule, unless there is clear signage, you cannot assume a beach in QLD is one of the few permitted topless beaches in Australia.

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