Yet to feel the caress of the ocean on your naked skin? Well, the water’s still balmy, so step on over to one of these beaches, voted best for getting your kit off.
Hear us out: the occasional skinny dip is good for you. And we’re not the only ones who think so.
“This is my declaration to the world to have fun and skinny dip,” says Amy Pritchett, Managing Editor of dating reviews website MyDatingAdviser. Amy and her team recently orchestrated a comparison of 100 nude beaches across the globe, ranking them based on key metrics such as beach quality (including pollution and Blue Flag status), safety, weather, air and water temperature, and hotel cost, giving each beach a ‘Skinny Dipping Index Score’. The result is a bucket list’s worth of nudie-friendly spots, perfect for a visit with adventurous loved ones – or simply on your own.
“The past year has been difficult, and we have all experienced lockdown, grief, and disruption to our normal lives,” says Amy. “There is nothing more liberating and joyful than a skinny dip. If you have the opportunity to visit a beautiful skinny-dipping spot, then it’s worth stripping down, enjoying nature, and having a splash!”
BUT WHY?
Rather ask, why not? We’ve rounded up a few proponents to win you over to the fun side.
“If you want to feel connected to nature, I don’t think you can get any closer than immersing yourself in a natural body of water in your most natural state! Putting aside the sensory pleasure of swimming naked, it’s the rare opportunity to feel wild and free and unshackled from a world that contains, perhaps inhibits us, most of the time.” – Jen
“I feel more at one with nature when there is nothing between me and the water. I flow with it, don’t have to worry about retrieving my top when I get tumbled by the waves, or emptying the sand out of my bottom… The feel of the water on my bare skin is magic. I’d certainly recommend it – in privacy or at a place where it’s legally and socially accepted. It is a great way to connect with natural energy, and a literal expression of leaving the world behind and just being in the physical moment. – Nala
“In a world where everything must be proper, especially for a woman who comes from a strict, conservative background, it is not only a chance to temporarily escape the grind, but it feels liberating to free yourself from societal and cultural restraints. You’re naked, they’re naked – nobody cares, and nothing matters. It’s just you floating among the natural wonders of the universe.” – Maya
Top 7 Skinny Dipping Spots in Australia
Ready (or readier) to give it a go? As it turns out, Australia is home to some of the best skinny-dipping locations, perfect for your next nude swimming adventure. Add it to your bucket list today!
- Maslin Beach, suburb of Adelaide
- Wanggoolba Creek, Fraser Island, Queensland
- Cronan Creek Falls, Mount Barney, Queensland
- Lady Bay Beach, New South Wales
- Tablelands, Queensland
- Karijini National Park, Western Australia Pilbara
- Cedar Creek Falls, Queensland
