What is the water and sand quality of the The Gap Beach?

The coastline of The Gap 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 a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at The Gap Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the The Gap 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 The Gap Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.The Gap 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 The Gap Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the The Gap 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 The Gap Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the The Gap Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of The Gap Beach?

The Gap Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Campers (caravans)</li></ul>

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on The Gap Beach.

How far is the The Gap Beach from parking?

The The Gap 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 The Gap Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in The Gap Beach is January. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 23°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 14°C and water 13°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

The Gap Beach (Yorke Peninsula Council) 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.The Gap Beach (Yorke Peninsula Council) 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.

Photo of The Gap Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of The Gap Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of The Gap Beach with long straight shore

Photo of The Gap Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of The Gap Beach located in natural area

The Gap Beach

Balgowan, Australia

6.9

#92 out of 102 in South Australia 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Good for swimming Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Balgowan • 10.1 km

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About

The Gap Beach is located on the Great Australian Bight and it is in the 15th place out of 17 beaches in the Yorke Peninsula region The beach is located in a natural place.

Weather

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+19 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

9.8 M/S

Wind

+15 ^o C

Water temperature

1.5 M

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Located outside the settlement

Balgowan • 10.1 km

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6.9 Good

Louisa Hann

Novice Beachgoer

8 Very good

Excellent campground. So close to the beach. Lots of crabs in the rocks for kiddies to look for. Didnt catch any fish off the beach. Be prepared for the evening wind gusts. Would be such a nicer place if people didn't litter. Toilet rolls thrown in the bush outside the toilet. Bottles thrown on the ground at the look out bench, that was the only negative part. Maybe it needs to be looked after better. Otherwise, we will definitely be back.

Michelle Preiss

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Great little off track spot. No lights so make sure you bring some. Toilet is a long drop style. Quite clean kept but take your own toilet paper. The night sky is amazing as there is no lighting you can see the milky way.

Mark Cameron-Smith

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

A lovely spot to get away. One compostable toilet. Take your own light at night because there's no lighting in the toilet. That's it as far as amenities go, but that's okay. There aren't any 'sites' as such, it's first come first served, set up wherever you want off the main track. Suggest bringing your longest tent pegs, or better still, long screw in pegs as the first 10-15cm is loose sand in some sites. The beach (just over the dunes from the camp spots) has large sections of sand interspersed with jagged edge rocks and seaweed. Limited tidal activity means you can wade waist deep for a 100 metres or more or site in the shallows with a drink or three!

Warren McEvoy

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Great place!! #1 Very basic, there is a pit toilet and no water. Bring your own TP!!!!! I really like this camping area, the sites are good you could take a trailer pretty easy, the road getting there is very good, almost better than the highway. The whole campground is just on the other side of the dune from the ocean. I would come back here no issues!!!. When the tide is oit there is some rock pools you can look at. You can fish of you want. Swim if the weather is good. Spent 4 days here, mid june and the weather held out, want to come back when it warms up more also. Still had a great time!!!!! You can also access the next campground on a track the is at the south end of the camp, that one has NO Toilet!! It has a bit more scrub for a wind break.

Anthony Woods

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Amazing camping place very relaxing beautiful views and on the beach