Tumby Island is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Upper Eyre Peninsula, which is found in the region of SA, Australia.

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Tumby Island Review

Tumby Island is considered an extremely disirable beach in SA, and is a selection that many people recommend when choosing a beach in Australia.

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Overview

The official name of this beach is Tumby Island.

It is located in the area of Upper Eyre Peninsula, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, in the region of SA.

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Is Tumby Island a top ranked beach in Australia?

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

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Holiday in Tumby Island

Upper Eyre Peninsula 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 Tumby Island.

Camping in Tumby Island

If you intend on camping in Tumby Island it is best to see if a booking is required beforehand. When permitted, choosing to go free camping in Tumby Island is acceptable, but it is important you follow the local rules of Upper Eyre Peninsula.

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

Fishing in Tumby Island

Many areas through Australia and particularly in Upper Eyre Peninsula require a fishing licence to legally go fishing. If you want to go fishing in Tumby Island it is recommended that you obtain the adequate recreational fishing licence.

Swimming in Tumby Island

Througout Australia and in places such as Upper Eyre Peninsula, swimming in the ocean and waterways can be extremly dangerous. When swimming in Tumby 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 Tumby Island where available. Never swim alone!

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

Accomodation in Tumby Island

Like many areas throughout Australia, beaches in areas like Upper Eyre Peninsula can be quite remote. This means there may be limited accomadation options. If it does exist, accomodation deals in Tumby Island can be found online.

Marine and Wildlife in Tumby Island

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 Upper Eyre Peninsula.

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

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

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

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Surfing in Tumby Island

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

Boating in Tumby Island

Please enquire directly with Tumby Island or the office of Upper Eyre Peninsula to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Tumby Island.

Other notes:

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

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