Surprise Bay is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as King Island West Coast, which is found in the region of TAS, Australia.

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Surprise Bay Review

Surprise Bay is a solid Australian beach that many see as a sound option in the region of TAS.

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Overview

The official name of this beach is Surprise Bay.

It is located in the area of King Island West Coast, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, in the region of TAS.

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Is Surprise Bay a top ranked beach in Australia?

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

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Holiday in Surprise Bay

King Island West Coast is a place in TAS 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 Surprise Bay.

Camping in Surprise Bay

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

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

Fishing in Surprise Bay

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

Swimming in Surprise Bay

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

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

Accomodation in Surprise Bay

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

Marine and Wildlife in Surprise Bay

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

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

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

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

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Surfing in Surprise Bay

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

Boating in Surprise Bay

Please enquire directly with Surprise Bay or the office of King Island West Coast to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Surprise Bay.

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Surprise 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 TAS is one of the few permitted topless beaches in Australia.

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