List of social nudity places in Oceania

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This is a list of social nudity places in Oceania for recreation. It includes free beaches (or clothing-optional beaches or nude beaches), swimming holes and lakes and some naturist resorts.[1] It does not include resorts that allow women to sunbathe top-free, or where indigenous peoples maintain their customs regarding clothing.

Australia[]

Australian Capital Territory[]

  • Kambah Pool, ACT

New South Wales[]

The following beaches and resorts in NSW are legally nudist or clothing optional:

  • Arcadia
  • Armands Beach, Bermagui, Sapphire Coast
  • Birdie Beach, Lake Munmorah[2]
  • Near Byron Bay, the beach adjacent to the Tyagarah Nature Reserve, south of the picnic area at the end of Grays Lane, has been designated a ‘clothes optional beach’ (nudist beach) by Byron Shire Council.[3][4][a]
  • BB at Byron Bay Luxury Naturist Retreat (Affiliated ANF)[b]
  • Coast and Valley Nudists
  • Gypsy Falls
  • Lady Bay Beach, Watsons Bay, Sydney Harbour[5] (name changed in 1977 from Lady Jane Beach)
  • Cobblers Beach, Mosman, Sydney Harbour
  • Kiata Club
  • Miners Beach Port Macquarie
  • Naturi Club
  • Obelisk Beach, Mosman, Sydney Harbour
  • River Island Nature Retreat
  • Rosco Club Incorporated
  • Samurai Beach, One Mile
  • Twin Falls
  • Werrong Beach, Royal National Park
  • Wrenbrook

The following beaches are regularly used by naturists, but nude bathing may not be legally protected:

Northern Territory[]

Queensland[]

There is no legal nude beach in Queensland. This was restated in April 2016 following another petition to the Labor State Government who said they would not approve a nudist beach. Police Minister Bill Byrne on May 2, 2016 rejected two attempts - a paper petition with 527 signatures and an online petition bearing 946 names - to create a "clothing optional beach". Petitioners wanted a beach "for the recreational use of those who wish to sunbathe or swim nude without the fear of prosecution". Minister Byrne said the State's Public Safety Business Agency advised Queensland's wilful exposure laws were designed to protect citizens and keep them safe.. "As such, I can advise that the Queensland government has no plans to change the current legislation dealing with wilful exposure, therefore the designation of a clothing optional beach is not supported at this time."

Queensland is the only mainland state in Australia that has no legal nude beaches.

Current unofficial beaches are:

  • Alexandria Bay (known as "A Bay") near Noosa is a popular spot with nudists and arguably the most tolerated nude beach.[6][5]
  • Bribie Island - Remote beaches on Bribie were once popular with nudists, though Moreton Bay rangers as well as police now regularly patrol this remote island.
  • Buchan Point, at the southern edge of Ellis Beach, 27 kilometres (17 mi) north of Cairns.[c]
  • Cow Bay, two hours north of Cairns[5] within the Daintree Rainforest.

The following resorts are naturist or clothing optional:

  • Balkaz
  • Cooroy Colony
  • Eagles View
  • Elephant Rock
  • Savannah Park
  • Tranquility
  • Whiptail
  • Pacific sun Friends Donybrooke
  • Nakedstay Sunshine coast Hinterland

South Australia[]

The following beaches in South Australia are used by nudists:

Tasmania[]

Tasmania Police in February 2016 said that it was illegal to swim or be in a public place without appropriate attire and patrols at Seven Mile Beach would be increased in response to the complaints.[8]

Nudists use the following beaches:[9]

  • 7-mile Beach
  • Bakers Beach[10][d]
  • Green's Peninsula Beach
  • Nude Beach – section of beach naturally secluded by a rocky outcrop, beyond the south-western end of Hinsby Beach, Taroona[11][e]

Victoria[]

Victoria has over 2,000 km (1,242.7 mi) of coastline with hundreds of beaches.[12] Three of those beaches are legal clothes-optional beaches:[13]

Previously listed as clothes-optional beach:

  • Campbell's Cove, near Werribee South. Campbells Cove had clothing-optional status removed by Wyndham City Council in July 2016.[14]

The following are not legal nudist beaches but are used by nudists:

Western Australia[]

The following are legal nudist beaches in Western Australia:[15]

The following resort is Naturist:

The following beaches are used by naturists, but nude bathing may not be legally protected:

New Zealand[]

See also: Naturism in New Zealand

There is no law prohibiting nakedness in public. In cases of ‘public nakedness’ the police go to the Summary Offences Act 1981 and consider, S27 Obscene/Indecent exposure; S4 Offensive behaviour; or S4 Disorderly behaviour.

In 1991 an appeal to the High Court won and determined that the legal definition of 'offensive' was not met by mere nakedness, even in the presence of children, on the grounds that a reasonable person would "regard the conduct... as inappropriate, unnecessary, and in bad taste, but not arousing feelings of anger, disgust, or outrage."[23] There had to be 'intent to offend'. Public nudity on beaches is generally not enforceable. There have been a number of successful legal challenges to being naked in a public area, including cycling and running, so long as there was no intent to offend. [24]

In 2012 a number of complaints regarding behavior at Auckland beaches led to warnings being issued by police at some which have a history of use by naturists. However, no official action was taken.[25]

Beaches[]

North Island[]

Northland Region[]
Auckland[]
Coromandel Peninsula[]
Bay of Plenty[]
Taranaki[]
Manawatū-Whanganui[]
Hawke's Bay Region[]
Wellington[]

South Island[]

Nelson[]
Westland District[]
Canterbury Region[]
Christchurch and Banks Peninsula[]
Otago Region[]
Dunedin[]
Southland Region[]
Invercargill[]

Clubs[]

United States[]

Hawai'i[]

  • Donkey Beach on Kaua‘i was a clothing-optional beach, but recent development of a coastal bike path means it is no longer secluded and used by nudists.[37] Hawaii is a topfree state, there has never been a law against topfree sunbathing at NON state park beaches like this one. It IS illegal at state park beaches.
  • Kehena (“Dolphin Beach”) is a black sand beach in the Puna District of the island of Hawai‘i ("Big Island")
  • Larsen's Beach on Kaua‘i This is the primary clothing-optional Beach on Kauai. The Hawaiian name is Lepeuli.
  • Little Mākena Beach. Park hours are shortened on Saturday and Sunday due to widespread Covid mask and social distancing requirements. Expect close time of 3 or 4 PM those days. New no nudity sign in 2021 as Little Beach is in a state park where nudity is illegal although this beach is regularly on the top ten best nude beaches anywhere. Located in Mākena State Park, Maui
  • Red Sand Beach near Hāna on Maui
  • Kauapea Beach on Kaua‘i. The English name is Secret Beach. Walk along the sand east, towards the light house on the cliff, until you reach Third and Fourth Beaches. There are "showers", outpourings of water from the rock wall between Second and Third Beaches where you can shower.
  • Slaughterhouse Beach in Hana Highway on Maui
  • Hangin’ Loose Clothing-Optional Retreat & Botanical Gardens is a thirty-minute drive from Kehena in the Puna District of the Island of Hawai‘i, the “Big Island.”
  • Polo Beach in Makaleha City and County Park on the North Shore of Oahu has an clothing optional area. Look for a white rail fence on Farrington Highway right or ocean side about four miles west of Haleiwa, north shore. Park there. When entering the beach area from the dirt access trail from highway where park rules sign is walk RIGHT (NOT left) on the beach for clothing optional. Signage prohibiting nudity was removed in 2016.
  • Sand Island is an island within Honolulu on the island of Oahu. On the small island, accessible by causeway, at the southwestern most point, is a small secluded beach that is often frequented by nudists. Nudity is illegal at Sand Island due to a state park rule against nudity.

Notes[]

  1. ^ Location of nude beach at Tyagarah Nature Reserve28°36′42″S 153°34′55″E / 28.61167°S 153.58194°E / -28.61167; 153.58194
  2. ^ BB at Byron Bay
  3. ^ location of Buchan Beach 16°44′09″S 145°39′46″E / 16.735871°S 145.662899°E / -16.735871; 145.662899
  4. ^ Baker's beach location41°08′35″S 146°36′00″E / 41.143°S 146.6°E / -41.143; 146.6
  5. ^ location42°57′16″S 147°20′42″E / 42.954480°S 147.344925°E / -42.954480; 147.344925
  6. ^ Location of Warnbro Beach, Warnbro 32°21′7″S 115°44′36″E / 32.35194°S 115.74333°E / -32.35194; 115.74333
  7. ^ Location of Mauritius Beach, Exmouth 21°48′33″S 114°05′42″E / 21.80917°S 114.09500°E / -21.80917; 114.09500
  8. ^ Location of East Pretty Pool 20°18′57″S 118°39′05″E / 20.31583°S 118.65139°E / -20.31583; 118.65139
  9. ^ Uretiti Beach, Northland 35°57′28″S 174°27′57″E / 35.95778°S 174.46583°E / -35.95778; 174.46583
  10. ^ Fitzpatrick Bay, Auckland 36°49′01″S 174°41′42″E / 36.81694°S 174.69500°E / -36.81694; 174.69500
  11. ^ Papamoa Beach, Tauranga 37°41′14″S 176°16′00″E / 37.68722°S 176.26667°E / -37.68722; 176.26667
  12. ^ Breaker Bay, Wellington 41°19′48″S 174°49′56″E / 41.33000°S 174.83222°E / -41.33000; 174.83222
  13. ^ Peka Peka Beach, Kapiti Coast 40°49′58″S 175°03′12″E / 40.83278°S 175.05333°E / -40.83278; 175.05333
  14. ^ Taylors Mistake Beach, Christchurch 43°34′54″S 172°46′36″E / 43.58167°S 172.77667°E / -43.58167; 172.77667
  15. ^ Allans Beach, Dunedin 45°52′41″S 170°41′28″E / 45.87806°S 170.69111°E / -45.87806; 170.69111
  16. ^ Boulder Beach, Dunedin 45°53′49″S 170°36′45″E / 45.89694°S 170.61250°E / -45.89694; 170.61250
  17. ^ Doctors Point Beach, Dunedin 45°43′58″S 170°36′12″E / 45.73278°S 170.60333°E / -45.73278; 170.60333
  18. ^ Kaikai Beach, Dunedin 45°45′43″S 170°41′2″E / 45.76194°S 170.68389°E / -45.76194; 170.68389
  19. ^ Mapoutahi Cove, Dunedin 45°44′08″S 170°36′56″E / 45.73556°S 170.61556°E / -45.73556; 170.61556
  20. ^ Ryans Beach, Dunedin 45°48′42″S 170°44′35″E / 45.81167°S 170.74306°E / -45.81167; 170.74306
  21. ^ Sandfly Bay, Dunedin 45°53′46″S 170°38′30″E / 45.89611°S 170.64167°E / -45.89611; 170.64167
  22. ^ Smaills Beach, Dunedin 45°54′26″S 170°33′40″E / 45.90722°S 170.56111°E / -45.90722; 170.56111
  23. ^ Victory Beach, Dunedin 45°49′39″S 170°43′56″E / 45.82750°S 170.73222°E / -45.82750; 170.73222
  24. ^ Warrington Beach, Dunedin 45°43′11″S 170°36′04″E / 45.71972°S 170.60111°E / -45.71972; 170.60111
  25. ^ Whareakeake (Murdering Beach), Dunedin 45°45′43″S 170°40′05″E / 45.76194°S 170.66806°E / -45.76194; 170.66806
  26. ^ Pineglades Naturist Club 43°36′15″S 172°22′20″E / 43.60417°S 172.37222°E / -43.60417; 172.37222
  27. ^ Wellington Naturist Club 41°05′34″S 175°08′03″E / 41.09278°S 175.13417°E / -41.09278; 175.13417

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