Garie Beach

is it legal to sunbathe topless and/or nude on any australia beach?

i was told i could and when i went topless, i had a helicopter circling me...i was in Semaphore beach...what would happen to me if it is illegal?

Public Comments

1. I think it is legal, went to Bondi Beach and saw a lady go topless and was told it's ok.
2. I dont think it is illegal but at worst you would get charged with indecent exposure.I certainly would'nt complain.
3. There are designated nude beaches in Australia and quite a few undesignated ones. Most beaches will allow women to be topless if you use a little discretion. There are legal topless areas on beaches such as Bondi and Manly. Take your cue from the locals. Topless is really no big deal but full nudity on anyone over 5 years old at Bondi would be frowned upon. The nude beaches are well known and advertised.
4. The helicopter was circuling you because they were having a perv at you!!!
5. There are great nude beaches in all parts of the world, and topless is generally accepted in many other places. I'm not from Australia (I live on Long island, NY) but I love the nude beach and go as frequently as I can during the summer. Check out the International Naturists Association website...they have a section called "Places to get Naked" or something similar, which describes nude and topless beaches all over the world. You can also go to a site called "Topfree" (or www.topfreedom.com) and, when you get there, go to "What's New" and then click on the "here" link. That will take you to a collection of message boards/forums that dwal with places to be topless all over the world. Lots of great experiences and some people even post their photos, so you know who's posting. Good luck, and don't worry about the helicopters...the guys inside were probably just appreciating your bare boobs!
6. There are some beaches that you are allowed to do this however, alot of the time, they are very remote and not well sign posted, as for the helicopter, prehaps sharks??????