Queensland to finally get official nude beach

Queensland looks set to finally catch up with the rest of Australia and get its first official nude beach. All states and territories except Queensland have had designated clothing-optional beaches since South Australia declared the first, Maslin Beach near Adelaide, in 1975. The Sunshine Coast has an unofficial nude beach in a national park area [...]

Nudist tourism holding up

Nudist accommodation in Queensland is holding up against the tourism downturn caused by soaring fuel prices, industry experts say.  Most “clothing-optional” operators contacted by The Sun-Herald – including camping grounds, B&Bs and luxury resorts – said occupancy rates were the same or better than last year. But most were expecting tough times.
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