{"id":44621,"date":"2018-08-06T22:37:58","date_gmt":"2018-08-06T12:37:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/?p=44621"},"modified":"2020-08-25T11:56:15","modified_gmt":"2020-08-25T01:56:15","slug":"australias-best-nude-beaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/australias-best-nude-beaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Get naked! 9 of the best Aussie nude beaches"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you grew up near a nude beach, your parents probably told you to stay away from it. Which, of course, made you desperate to ride your bike past\u2026 slowly. But you\u2019re all grown up now and clothing-optional beaches aren\u2019t\u00a0the perve-fests\u00a0some people would have you think.\u00a0Many are family-friendly, and most naturist and nudist groups are all about body positivity and living in harmony with nature.\u00a0Who doesn&#8217;t love that?<\/p>\n<p>Want to give it a shot? Pack your sunscreen and your manners, cos we\u2019re taking\u00a0you\u00a0to 9 of our fave Aussie beaches for getting an all-over tan.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>1. Little Diggers Beach<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"><strong>Diggers Headland Place, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Coffs-Harbour-Hotels.d815.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.AUG-18-AUSTRALIAS-BEST-NUDE-BEACHES-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=AUG-18-AUSTRALIAS-BEST-NUDE-BEACHES-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\">Coffs Harbour<\/a>, NSW<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>At low tide, climb over a few rocks and you\u2019ll probably have this secluded little spot all to yourself. The waters are calm and the people are chill. Just try not to make any Big Banana jokes until after you leave&#8230;\u00a0\ud83c\udf4c<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong> 2. North Swanbourne Beach<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"><strong>Swanbourne, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Perth-Hotels.d180013.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.AUG-18-AUSTRALIAS-BEST-NUDE-BEACHES-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=AUG-18-AUSTRALIAS-BEST-NUDE-BEACHES-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\">Perth<\/a>, WA<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10.0pt 0cm;\">Tucked away behind the army barracks, in one of Perth\u2019s most posh suburbs, the wild waters of Swanbourne are just the thing for a bracing nudie dip. Keep your clothes on until you get past the yellow bins, then settle into the golden sands of an au naturel beach with a solid rep for being non-creepy.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1058px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lemediavault.com\/images\/a7c6e2e27f475e75f784bbb1cd313c39.jpeg\" width=\"1048\" height=\"786\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Swanbourne Beach. Head to the north end to nude it up \ud83d\ude09<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>3. Cobblers Beach<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"><strong>Middle Harbour, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Sydney-Hotels.d178312.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.AUG-18-AUSTRALIAS-BEST-NUDE-BEACHES-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=AUG-18-AUSTRALIAS-BEST-NUDE-BEACHES-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\">Sydney<\/a>, NSW<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10.0pt 0cm;\">Have you ever heard of a more appropriately (and lol-worthily) named naturist beach? Cobblers is chilled-out and family-friendly. If you\u2019re a newbie nudie, why not take your first plunge at the annual <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesydneyskinny.com.au\/about\/not-about-nudity.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Sydney Skinny Ocean Swim<\/a>? Spectators <em>aren\u2019t<\/em> welcome \u2013 it\u2019s nude up or move along.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>4. Maslin Beach<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"><strong>Main South Road, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Maslin-Beach-Hotels.d6293174.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.AUG-18-AUSTRALIAS-BEST-NUDE-BEACHES-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=AUG-18-AUSTRALIAS-BEST-NUDE-BEACHES-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\">Maslin Beach<\/a>, South Australia<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Get your history on (and your gear off) at Australia\u2019s first official nude swimming spot \u2013 Maslin Beach, which was declared \u2018unclad\u2019 in 1975. Check out the annual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilwarren.com\/pilwarren_maslin_beach_nude_games.htm\">Maslin Nude Games<\/a> (renamed from the Nude Olympics after the actual games committee complained). It\u2019s all good, clean, totally naked fun, with three-legged races and \u2018best bum\u2019 competitions.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1058px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lemediavault.com\/images\/867a5ddbd2a66711e1231d8a1d221a3d.jpeg\" width=\"1048\" height=\"699\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maslin Beach, looking gorgeous.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>5. Alexandria Bay<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Noosa-Heads-Hotels.d181632.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.AUG-18-AUSTRALIAS-BEST-NUDE-BEACHES-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=AUG-18-AUSTRALIAS-BEST-NUDE-BEACHES-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\">Noosa Heads<\/a>, Queensland<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10.0pt 0cm;\">Surprisingly, the Aussie state most famous for beaches \u2013 i.e.: QLD \u2013 is the only one that doesn\u2019t have\u00a0an official nude beach. Maybe they\u2019re all scared of the potential sunburn? Ouch! But Alexandria Bay is QLD\u2019s most popular unofficial naturist beach. You&#8217;ll have to trek through Noosa National Park to get there, so\u00a0make sure you wear some\u00a0comfy walking gear (at least until you\u00a0hit\u00a0the beach).<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1058px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lemediavault.com\/images\/da8880fa8331acfb0c13e9162f61fa9e.jpeg\" width=\"1048\" height=\"699\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alexandria Bay, QLD\u2019s unofficial nudie capital.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>6. Samurai Beach<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"><strong>545 Gan Gan Road, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Port-Stephens-Hotels.d6085249.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.AUG-18-AUSTRALIAS-BEST-NUDE-BEACHES-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=AUG-18-AUSTRALIAS-BEST-NUDE-BEACHES-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\">Port Stephens<\/a>, NSW<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px;\">A quick dip or sunbake is one thing, but if you want to go seriously next-level, nude camping is all the rage at Samurai (also called North One Mile) Beach. Regulars call this pristine spot a \u201ctextile-optional campground\u201d and you\u2019ll need a 4WD to get there. Pro tip: Samurai has won some loyal fans, who go back year after year. It&#8217;s a great\u00a0place to\u00a0make friends\u00a0and catch-up with\u00a0nudie\u00a0buddies, although if you&#8217;re a newbie you might want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ausnatural.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\">learn more about the naturist community<\/a>\u00a0before you go.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>7. Baker\u2019s Beach<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"><strong>Baker\u2019s Beach Road, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Bakers-Beach-Hotels.d6353833.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.AUG-18-AUSTRALIAS-BEST-NUDE-BEACHES-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=AUG-18-AUSTRALIAS-BEST-NUDE-BEACHES-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\">Baker\u2019s Beach<\/a>, Tasmania<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Baker&#8217;s is a stunning little Apple Isle beach\u00a0that seems to stretch on forever.\u00a0It also comes with a dash of controversy. For years, a\u00a0Tassie naturist group has been trying to\u00a0have Baker\u2019s declared\u00a0the state&#8217;s\u00a0first official nude beach, but they\u2019re facing\u00a0stiff opposition (all puns intended). However, it&#8217;s still a fave with locals, who look for quiet spots down the south end of Seven Mile Beach to nude up. Just keep it on the DL\u00a0\ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>8. Birdie Beach<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"><strong>Munmorah State Recreation Area, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Wyong-Hotels.d6128986.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.AUG-18-AUSTRALIAS-BEST-NUDE-BEACHES-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=AUG-18-AUSTRALIAS-BEST-NUDE-BEACHES-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\">Wyong<\/a>, NSW<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A great one for newbie nudies who are feeling a bit shy. Head north from the area closest to the car park, towards the rock pools. There you\u2019ll find heaps of friendly and supportive regulars and couples. Birdie Beach is perfect for a classic Aussie beach walk, sans clothing.\u00a0 But shoes are NOT optional on the jagged rocks \u2013 eek!<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1058px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lemediavault.com\/images\/dc95a023223c3c598080f641485b7b83.jpeg\" width=\"1048\" height=\"702\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Birdie Beach, NSW. Watch out for rocks!<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>9. Balding Bay Beach<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Magnetic-Island-Hotels.d180397.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.AUG-18-AUSTRALIAS-BEST-NUDE-BEACHES-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=AUG-18-AUSTRALIAS-BEST-NUDE-BEACHES-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\">Magnetic Island<\/a>, Queensland<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10.0pt 0cm;\">This one\u2019s a bit of a trek, but we promise it\u2019s worth the effort. You\u2019ll need to catch a ferry from Townsville, and then there\u2019s an hour\u2019s walk to Balding Bay, where you can finally liberate yourself from your clothes. Balding Bay Beach is pretty secluded, so it\u2019s perfect for those who like to nude up in private. Plus it\u2019s absolutely gorgeous \u2013 just the spot to get back to nature.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1058px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lemediavault.com\/images\/627b07a51912e7b0dd1b1566c01f38eb.jpeg\" width=\"1048\" height=\"590\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Get back to nature at Balding Bay Beach, QLD.<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10.0pt 0cm;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.AUG-18-AUSTRALIAS-BEST-NUDE-BEACHES-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=AUG-18-AUSTRALIAS-BEST-NUDE-BEACHES-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Plan your next getaway <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10.0pt 0cm;\"><em><strong>Heads up!<\/strong> Due to COVID-19, government restrictions are in constant review and travel guidelines may change between when you make your booking and when you travel. We strongly recommend that all travellers seek further information about destinations and attractions before visiting, take extra care and follow all rules to ensure their own health and safety.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you grew up near a nude beach, your parents probably told you to stay away from it. 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