Welcome to the Far North Queensland Free Beach Association

In response to several 'commando style' police raids on nude bathers at Buchans Point Free Beach in 1988 and 1989, the FNQ Free Beach Association continues to lobby State and local Governments for the establishment of 'legal' designated clothing optional recreation areas aka free beaches. To achieve our aims the FNQFBA has made detailed submissions to: State Government of Queensland on July 1, 1996 and Cairns City Council on April 1, 1995.

What about Buchan Point Beach?

Buchan Point Beach in tropical Far North Queensland has been an 'unofficial' Free Beach since the 1950's. Situated 30 kms north of Cairns in a sheltered cove, the golden sands and calm waters of Buchan Point Beach has been a favourite of locals and tourists for more than 50 years. Many families have returned year after year for their holidays to enjoy the freedom of nude bathing .	Attention: Nudists may be encountered beyond this rock. Looking SE towards Buchans Point Beach Click for full size image (37kb)
During that time, police arrests have been sporadic and arbitrary. Of course, getting the laws changed is only the first step. Once that is achieved, suitable beaches must be identified and the Local Government Authorities convinced of the need and benefits of making them 'dress optional'.

Looking down at Buchans Point Free Beach

Looking down from the Cairns/Port Douglas Road
at the secluded Buchans Point Free Beach.
Click for full size image (37kb)

Submissions to Government?
In response to several 'commando style' police raids on bathers at Buchans Point Free Beach, FNQFBA continues to lobby State and local Governments for the establishment of 'legal' designated clothing optional recreation areas. To achieve our aims the FNQFBA has made detailed submissions to:
State Gov. of Queensland on July 1, 1996.
Cairns City Council on April 1, 1995.

What can you do to help
The more members and support we have the more political clout we can demonstrate:
Fax the Politicians (*available soon)
Write a letter to the Ministers

E-mail: secretary at fnqfreebeach.org
Postal address:
FNQ Free Beach Association
PO Box 678
Cairns Qld 4870, Australia

Become a Supporter/Member of the FNQFBA

FNQ Free Beach Association Mission Statement

In response to several 'commando style' police raids on bathers at Buchans Point Free Beach in 1988 and 1989, the FNQ Free Beach Association continues to lobby State and local Governments for the establishment of 'legal' designated clothing optional recreation areas aka free beaches. To achieve our aims the FNQFBA has made detailed submissions to: State Government of Queensland on July 1, 1996 and Cairns City Council on April 1, 1995.

Membership

On-Line Membership Form

DO YOU WANT YOUR LIFE STYLE TO BECOME LEGAL?

THEN WE NEED

YOU

There are thousands of Queenslanders and tourists who use the many 'condoned' dress optional beaches in this state on a regular basis, but there are no legal ones. This means that every time these people go nude on a beach they risk being arrested and prosecuted.

AIMS of the ASSOCIATION

The initial aim of the Association is to lobby the State Government for a change in the laws to allow Local Government Authorities the option to nominate some suitable sections of beaches in their area where people may legally swim and sunbathe nude if they so desire.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership is open to any person over the age of eighteen years. A membership unit may consist of a single person, couple or family including children under eighteen years. Associate membership is also available to other clubs or groups with similar aims.

The FNQFBA usually meets on the southern end of Buchans Point Beach. If the weather is not so good we will meet in the car park so we can shelter if need be.

You will get notified by mail referring the meeting dates.

Lobbying cost money, for printing, postage, envelopes, telephone calls, etc. The more we have the more effective we can be, so if you can afford it, your donation is most welcome.

BECOME A MEMBER NOW

MEMBERSHIP (PER UNIT)........................$ 5.00

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

FNQ Free Beach Association

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FNQ FBA IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS Membership Payment Options
Pay $5.00 AUD by cheque made payable to FNQ Free Beach Association, c/- 20 Rambutan Close, Cairns Qld 4870
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