Smiley Point

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68 / 100
Beaches in West Cape York
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Smiley Point is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as West Cape York, which is found in the region of QLD, Australia.


Smiley Point Review


Smiley Point gets a ranking of 68 out of a possible 100.

Smiley Point is a solid Australian beach that many see as a sound option in the region of QLD.

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Overview

The official name of this beach is Smiley Point.

It is located in the area of West Cape York, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, in the region of QLD.

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Is Smiley Point a top ranked beach in Australia?

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

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Holiday in Smiley Point

West Cape York 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 Smiley Point.

Camping in Smiley Point

If you intend on camping in Smiley Point it is best to see if a booking is required beforehand. When permitted, choosing to go free camping in Smiley Point is acceptable, but it is important you follow the local rules of West Cape York.

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

Fishing in Smiley Point

Many areas through Australia and particularly in West Cape York require a fishing licence to legally go fishing. If you want to go fishing in Smiley Point it is recommended that you obtain the adequate recreational fishing licence.

Swimming in Smiley Point

Througout Australia and in places such as West Cape York, swimming in the ocean and waterways can be extremly dangerous. When swimming in Smiley Point, please be mindful of rip currents, ocean conditions, big swells, drops offs, rocks and marine stingers and predators.

Always swim between the flags in Smiley Point where available. Never swim alone!

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

Accomodation in Smiley Point

Like many areas throughout Australia, beaches in areas like West Cape York can be quite remote. This means there may be limited accomadation options. If it does exist, accomodation deals in Smiley Point can be found online.

Marine and Wildlife in Smiley Point

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 West Cape York.

Some common types of marine or wildlife you may find at Smiley Point may include:

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

Wildlife life in Smiley Point: Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Kookaburras, Seagulls, Snakes, Lizards, Cockatoos, Possums.

Surfing in Smiley Point

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

Boating in Smiley Point

Please enquire directly with Smiley Point or the office of West Cape York to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Smiley Point.

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Smiley Point 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.

Ready to visit Smiley Point?

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