Backy Point

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82 / 100
Beaches in Upper Spencer Gulf
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Backy Point is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Upper Spencer Gulf, which is found in the region of SA, Australia.


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Backy Point gets a ranking of 82 out of a possible 100.

Backy Point is considered an extremely disirable beach in SA, 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 Backy Point.

It is located in the area of Upper Spencer Gulf, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, in the region of SA.

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Is Backy Point a top ranked beach in Australia?

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

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Holiday in Backy Point

Upper Spencer Gulf is a place in SA 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 Backy Point.

Camping in Backy Point

If you intend on camping in Backy Point it is best to see if a booking is required beforehand. When permitted, choosing to go free camping in Backy Point is acceptable, but it is important you follow the local rules of Upper Spencer Gulf.

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

Fishing in Backy Point

Many areas through Australia and particularly in Upper Spencer Gulf require a fishing licence to legally go fishing. If you want to go fishing in Backy Point it is recommended that you obtain the adequate recreational fishing licence.

Swimming in Backy Point

Througout Australia and in places such as Upper Spencer Gulf, swimming in the ocean and waterways can be extremly dangerous. When swimming in Backy Point, please be mindful of rip currents, ocean conditions, big swells, drops offs, rocks and marine stingers and predators.

Always swim between the flags in Backy Point where available. Never swim alone!

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

Accomodation in Backy Point

Like many areas throughout Australia, beaches in areas like Upper Spencer Gulf can be quite remote. This means there may be limited accomadation options. If it does exist, accomodation deals in Backy Point can be found online.

Marine and Wildlife in Backy Point

Please note - many Australian speicies are protected, and SA is no exception. Do not feed local wildlife and please be aware you are visiting their natural habitat around Upper Spencer Gulf.

Some common types of marine or wildlife you may find at Backy Point may include:

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

Wildlife life in Backy Point: Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Kookaburras, Seagulls, Snakes, Lizards, Cockatoos, Possums.

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Surfing in Backy Point

Experienced surfers will find SA conditions vary from day to day. It is advised to always wear a wetsuit and never surf in Backy Point alone.

Boating in Backy Point

Please enquire directly with Backy Point or the office of Upper Spencer Gulf to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Backy Point.

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Backy Point is one of the limited nude beaches in Australia. As a general rule, unless there is clear signage, you cannot assume a beach in SA is one of the few permitted topless beaches in Australia.

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