🇦🇺 Is There a Beach More Beautiful Than Nudey Beach?

After my last Great Barrier Reef dive left me wanting more, I booked a Sunlover cruise to Fitzroy Island (AUD $142 for two, including round-trip ferry, lunch, snorkel gear, and glass-bottom boat). Here’s how it went—and why Nudey Beach might just be Australia’s most stunning shoreline! ⏳ Itinerary Snapshot 9:45 AM: Check-in closes | 10:20 AM: Departure (45min sail) 11:20 AM - 1:15 PM: Snorkeling at Nudey Beach (missed lunch until the last minute!) 1:40 PM: Skipped the glass-bottom boat to chase turtles (failed 🥲) 3:10 PM: Back on board—time flew! 💡 Lesson learned: If you want both snorkeling + hiking, skip the tour package and just book ferry tickets! 🤿 Snorkeling Spots 1️⃣ Nudey Beach (Right side after landing) 15-min forest walk (rocky path) → jaw-dropping views Crystal-clear water (best visibility I’ve seen in Aus!) Spotted a giant stingray right after entering! 2️⃣ Left-side beach More crowds but vibrant fish + coral clusters (not as grand as outer reefs) ⚠️ No lifeguards! Wear a life jacket—currents can pull you out easily. 🔔 Pro Tips Defog your mask (spray provided on board)—or you’ll miss the underwater magic! Post-snorkel treat: Giant ice cream scoops on the return ferry ($7). Sun protection: Reef-safe sunscreen + coconut oil (zero burns!). Seasickness pills 30 mins before sailing. Wear swimsuits under clothes—saves time! 🌊 Is Nudey Beach the Best? It’s a strong contender—pristine, uncrowded, and surreal. But rivals like: Turquoise Bay (WA): Better snorkeling reefs 6 Cossies Beach (Cocos Islands): "Heaven on Earth" 8 Yet for accessibility + beauty, Nudey Beach is hard to beat! #BeachLife #GreatBarrierReef #TravelAustralia