Turtle Head Island is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as East Cape York, which is found in the region of QLD, Australia.

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Turtle Head Island Review

Turtle Head Island is considered an extremely disirable beach in QLD, 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 Turtle Head Island.

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

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Is Turtle Head Island a top ranked beach in Australia?

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

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Holiday in Turtle Head Island

East 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 Turtle Head Island.

Camping in Turtle Head Island

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

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

Fishing in Turtle Head Island

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

Swimming in Turtle Head Island

Througout Australia and in places such as East Cape York, swimming in the ocean and waterways can be extremly dangerous. When swimming in Turtle Head 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 Turtle Head Island where available. Never swim alone!

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

Accomodation in Turtle Head Island

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

Marine and Wildlife in Turtle Head Island

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 East Cape York.

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

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

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

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Surfing in Turtle Head Island

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

Boating in Turtle Head Island

Please enquire directly with Turtle Head Island or the office of East Cape York to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Turtle Head Island.

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Turtle Head 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 QLD is one of the few permitted topless beaches in Australia.

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