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Casuarina Coastal Reserve, Casuarina NT 0810, Australia

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About this place Casuarina Free Beach

Casuarina Free Beach is the clothing-optional stretch of Casuarina Beach inside the Casuarina Coastal Reserve, about 20 minutes north of the Darwin CBD. It has been an officially designated nude beach since the 1970s. The far north-eastern end is known as the part used by gay and bi men, though how busy it is with cruising is not confirmed. There are no facilities on the sand, so bring water, shade and sunscreen. Box jellyfish and other stingers make swimming unsafe roughly October to May, and crocodiles are a risk on all Top End beaches. Sexual activity in public is illegal, so keep it to sunbathing.

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Gay (mostly men) Mixed LGBTQ+ Day venue Seasonal (summer only) Nudist allowed Cruising area Secluded

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Helen & Drew Mortlock Oct 2026

★★★★★

It's a monster shopping centre - we only did two floors before my wife gave up😀 I enjoyed the food court.

Kerri L Sep 2026

★★★★★

Beautifully warm water

Sonia Cavicchioli Aug 2026

★★★★☆

A lovely, long length of beach.

Gary Cox Jul 2026

★★★★☆

Nice wide sandy beach. Lots of sun.

Nilufa Mallick Jul 2026

★★★★★

Darwin really knows how to pull off a sunset masterclass. 🌴💫 There’s nothing quite like watching the Top End sun sink into the ocean, painting the sky in soft pinks, warm oranges, and deep purples. Whether you're taking a slow evening stroll along the sand, setting up a picnic by the red cliffs, or just listening to the soft rustle of the casuarina trees in the breeze—this spot always resets the soul. 🌊🍃 Golden hour hit different today at Casuarina Beach. 🌅✨