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Emily Bay

Norfolk Island, Australia
5.0 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Beaches
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Sydney
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

I loved the peaceful setting and the ability to swim in calm water in the warm weather. More

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australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

The bay is well protected making it pleasant to swim and snorkel. The coral and fish are nor as abundant as Coral Bay or the Barrier Reef, but the ease of getting there is a good compromise. Watch out for the overly friendly fish. It seems that a lot of people feed them breadcrumbs and if you do not they... More

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merimbula
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

beautiful clean beach, crystal clear waters, sheltered bay More

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Tumbi Umbi
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
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Great snorkelling, but a bit disappointed with the coral, not much colour. Lovely sandy bay for sunbaking More

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Queensland
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

Makes you think of childhood holidays. Glorious spot. More

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nz
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77 reviews 77 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
143 helpful votes 143 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012
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Emily Bay is so beautiful with its clear water and soft sand. To have such a sheltered beach on an island surrounded by rough water is just magic. Although I have once seen windsurfers there after a severe storm it is usually calm and gentle. We swam there twice a day during our recent visit and I'm missing it already. More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

Lovely clear water for swimming or snorkling.White sand beaches. More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

Swam here most days during our trip. The water is so clear! More

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Brisbane, Australia
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

Absolutely beautiful. Perfect calm blue ocean, lovely yellow sand, with the green Norfolk Pines behind it. It would be hard to design a more perfect beach! More

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Sydney, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

Emily Bay is sheltered and slopes gently so is good for children, also at low tide a walk on the reef shows coral and sea urchins as the water is so clear More

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