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Pleasant

Woodcutters Beach

Port Lincoln, Australia

#103 out of 102 in South Australia

6.3

Pleasant

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Deserted Sand bottom Good for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Port Lincoln • 8.8 km

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About

Woodcutters Beach is located on the Great Australian Bight and it is in the 8th place out of 7 beaches in the Port Lincoln region The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise 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 almost deserted place even during the high season.

Woodcutters 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 directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Stamford Hill Beach, which has a rating of 7.

Woodcutters Beach (Port Lincoln) is located outside the Port Lincoln 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 sunny coast 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 Woodcutters 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.

Weather

history

+15 ^o C +12 ^o C

Air temperature

7.1 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

3.6 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Port Lincoln • 8.8 km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

2.1km

Stamford Hill Beach Stamford Hill Beach

7 Good

7.4km

Shelly Beach Shelly Beach

6.7 Good

7.5km

Engine Point Beach Engine Point Beach

7.3 Good

8.3km

Donington Beach Donington Beach

6.8 Good

8.5km

September Beach September Beach

8 Very good

8.5km

Yachties Beach Yachties Beach

7 Good

19.9km

Mary Ellis Wreck Beach Mary Ellis Wreck Beach

7.1 Good

26.4km

Fishery Bay Beach Fishery Bay Beach

7.9 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Port Lincoln • 8.8km

Transport

Airport

PLO • 19.8km

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6.3 Pleasant

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6.3 Pleasant

Malia Baxter

2 Very poor

I wouldn't recommend spending your time at this beach. The path is not great, as it is rocky and has branches hanging over it, which made the journey quite slow.

February 2024

Ethan Branson

2 Very poor

I highly recommend this beach for those who enjoy being bitten by flies on steroids. It's truly an amazing place.

February 2024

Ethan

8 Very good

Good

February 2024

Milo Gardner

8 Very good

Good

February 2024

yrX23

10 Exceptional

The best

February 2024

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Woodcutters Beach?

The coastline of Woodcutters Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Woodcutters Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Woodcutters 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 Woodcutters 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.

Woodcutters 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 Woodcutters Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Woodcutters 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 Woodcutters Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Woodcutters Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Woodcutters Beach.

How far is the Woodcutters Beach from parking?

The Woodcutters Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Woodcutters Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Woodcutters Beach is January. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 15°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Woodcutters Beach (City of Port Lincoln) 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.Woodcutters Beach (City of Port Lincoln) 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.