Description

Dangerous currents can occur. If there are strong currents, stay on or near the beach. For your safety, please read the signs installed at beach entry points. Turquoise Bay is just as the name suggests a beautiful white sandy beach with turquoise blue water. It is located approximately 9km south of the Milyering Discovery Centre. It is the ideal location for swimming and snorkelling or just relaxing on the pristine sands. Turquoise Bay is a very popular location for viewing corals and other marine life. However, care must be taken when swimming in strong currents. Strong currents are caused by a build-up of water in the lagoon behind the reef. Large waves and a high tide add to the volume of water in the lagoon increasing the amount of water escaping through the gaps in the reef. Strong currents can be experienced on the beach immediately west and south of the bay. Inexperienced swimmers should not swim or snorkel in strong currents, especially if unaccompanied by an experienced person. If you are an inexperienced swimmer wishing to snorkel and are unable to find an experienced person to accompany you, seek the services of a licensed tour operator. All snorkellers should assess the conditions from the beach. If you are unsure of the conditions, seek advice from someone with sound local knowledge. If unsure, it is better to be cautious and simply enjoy the beach or swim well inside the bay where there is less likelihood of encountering strong currents. Park rangers do not regularly patrol the beaches at Turquoise Bay.