Watsons Bay

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Beaches in East Coast Tasmania
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Watsons Bay is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as East Coast Tasmania, which is found in the region of TAS, Australia.


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Watsons Bay gets a ranking of 78 out of a possible 100.

Watsons Bay is a very good option as an Australian beach when looking for in the area of TAS.

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Overview

The official name of this beach is Watsons Bay.

It is located in the area of East Coast Tasmania, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, in the region of TAS.

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Is Watsons Bay a top ranked beach in Australia?

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

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Holiday in Watsons Bay

East Coast Tasmania 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 Watsons Bay.

Camping in Watsons Bay

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

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

Fishing in Watsons Bay

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

Swimming in Watsons Bay

Througout Australia and in places such as East Coast Tasmania, swimming in the ocean and waterways can be extremly dangerous. When swimming in Watsons 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 Watsons Bay where available. Never swim alone!

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

Accomodation in Watsons Bay

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

Marine and Wildlife in Watsons 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 East Coast Tasmania.

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

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

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

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Surfing in Watsons Bay

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

Boating in Watsons Bay

Please enquire directly with Watsons Bay or the office of East Coast Tasmania to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Watsons Bay.

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Watsons 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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