South West Island is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Arnhem Land Aboriginal Land, which is found in the region of NT, Australia.

---

South West Island Review

South West Island is a solid Australian beach that many see as a sound option in the region of NT.

Score ratings (100):

Overview

The official name of this beach is South West Island.

It is located in the area of Arnhem Land Aboriginal Land, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, in the region of NT.

beautiful, nude, topless, famous, surfing how many beaches are in australia

Is South West Island a top ranked beach in Australia?

So, when it comes to comparing South West Island 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 South West Island makes the list of most beautiful beaches in Australia!

Best Beaches in Australia

Holiday in South West Island

Arnhem Land Aboriginal Land 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 South West Island.

Camping in South West Island

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

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

Fishing in South West Island

Many areas through Australia and particularly in Arnhem Land Aboriginal Land require a fishing licence to legally go fishing. If you want to go fishing in South West Island it is recommended that you obtain the adequate recreational fishing licence.

Swimming in South West Island

Througout Australia and in places such as Arnhem Land Aboriginal Land, swimming in the ocean and waterways can be extremly dangerous. When swimming in South West Island, please be mindful of rip currents, ocean conditions, big swells, drops offs, rocks and marine stingers and predators.

Always swim between the flags in South West Island where available. Never swim alone!

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

Accomodation in South West Island

Like many areas throughout Australia, beaches in areas like Arnhem Land Aboriginal Land can be quite remote. This means there may be limited accomadation options. If it does exist, accomodation deals in South West Island can be found online.

Marine and Wildlife in South West Island

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 Arnhem Land Aboriginal Land.

Some common types of marine or wildlife you may find at South West Island may include:

Marine life in South West Island: Sharks, Whales, Stingrays, Manta Rays, Turtles, Seals, Dolphins, Starfish, Jellyfish, Blue Bottles, Crabs.

Wildlife life in South West Island: Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Kookaburras, Seagulls, Snakes, Lizards, Cockatoos, Possums.

Had a great marine wildlife experience.

Surfing in South West Island

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

Boating in South West Island

Please enquire directly with South West Island or the office of Arnhem Land Aboriginal Land to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in South West Island.

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether South West Island 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.

Ready to visit South West Island?

Visit our beach guide for the latest deals in South West Island. And have a fun trip!