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West Bay Beach

Good for Relax

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#86 out of 102
in South Australia

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West Bay Beach is located on the Great Australian Bight and it is in the 11th place out of 12 beaches in the Kangaroo Island region The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious bay with crystal blue water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.

West Bay Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

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Historical

+15 ^oC +11 ^oC

Air temperature

8.1 M/S

Wind

+17 ^oC

Water temperature

2.2 M

Wave height

Vivonne Bay, South Australia, Kangaroo Island

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Water

Very good

7.9/10

Cover

Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Good

7/10

Amenities

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0.5/10

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West Bay Beach (Kangaroo Island) is located outside the Vivonne Bay settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Kangaroo island and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the West Bay Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

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- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
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- Moderate in high season
- Popularity of the region among tourists - medium, individual tourism
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- In a natural environment, there are no roads or buildings within the beach

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PDN• 60.8km

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What is the water and sand quality of the West Bay Beach?

The coastline of West Bay Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at West Bay Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the West Bay Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the West Bay Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

West Bay Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

So the overall recommendation of the West Bay Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the West Bay Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the West Bay Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the West Bay Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

On the territory of the national park / reserve
Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of West Bay Beach?

West Bay Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Campers (caravans / tent)

Is there any food or beverages in the area of West Bay Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on West Bay Beach.

How far is the West Bay Beach from parking?

The West Bay Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

What is the best time of the year to visit West Bay Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in West Bay Beach is January. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 20°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 14°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

West Bay Beach (Kangaroo Island Council) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.West Bay Beach (Kangaroo Island Council) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.