Shag Cove is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Lincoln National Park, which is found in the region of SA, Australia.

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Shag Cove Review

Shag Cove is a solid Australian beach that many see as a sound option in the region of SA.

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Overview

The official name of this beach is Shag Cove.

It is located in the area of Lincoln National Park, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, in the region of SA.

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Is Shag Cove a top ranked beach in Australia?

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

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Holiday in Shag Cove

Lincoln National Park is a place in SA 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 Shag Cove.

Camping in Shag Cove

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

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

Fishing in Shag Cove

Many areas through Australia and particularly in Lincoln National Park require a fishing licence to legally go fishing. If you want to go fishing in Shag Cove it is recommended that you obtain the adequate recreational fishing licence.

Swimming in Shag Cove

Througout Australia and in places such as Lincoln National Park, swimming in the ocean and waterways can be extremly dangerous. When swimming in Shag Cove, please be mindful of rip currents, ocean conditions, big swells, drops offs, rocks and marine stingers and predators.

Always swim between the flags in Shag Cove where available. Never swim alone!

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

Accomodation in Shag Cove

Like many areas throughout Australia, beaches in areas like Lincoln National Park can be quite remote. This means there may be limited accomadation options. If it does exist, accomodation deals in Shag Cove can be found online.

Marine and Wildlife in Shag Cove

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

Some common types of marine or wildlife you may find at Shag Cove may include:

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

Wildlife life in Shag Cove: Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Kookaburras, Seagulls, Snakes, Lizards, Cockatoos, Possums.

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Surfing in Shag Cove

Experienced surfers will find SA conditions vary from day to day. It is advised to always wear a wetsuit and never surf in Shag Cove alone.

Boating in Shag Cove

Please enquire directly with Shag Cove or the office of Lincoln National Park to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Shag Cove.

Other notes:

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

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