One could wonder why that is necessary when there are already three official nude beaches in the city. Why can’t the naked people stay at those beaches? If you think this too, you clearly haven’t driven around Sydney yet. This city is huge and during peak hours it takes a long time to get from one end to another. And the inner city tollways also make it pretty expensive. We’ve carelessly driven around Sydney for 5 days, this has cost us almost 100 Australian dollars. That’s 70 American ones or 60 Euros. So we imagine that some people just prefer to get naked on a beach closer to home.
Perhaps it’s timely to reflect on the wise words of former South Australian premier Don Dunstan, who declared Maslin Beach, south of Adelaide, Australia’s first nude beach in 1975. When asked why, he said: “Unless people were hurting others in the community they should be able to be individuals and do their own thing. I believe the richness of society comes from its diversity and individuality.”
Hundreds pose nude on Australian beach to raise awareness for skin cancer
Nude bathing is not illegal in other Australian states with Point Impossible Beach near Torquay one of Victoria's sanctioned clothes-off beaches.
The legality of individual beaches depends on the state and local council. is the only Australian state without a legal nude beach. But stick to the recognised clothing-optional beaches listed here and you’re unlikely to experience problems with the law. You’ll find that the general attitude of Australians is live and let live, even if you’re in your birthday suit.
