Beaches and surf

Features of the scenic reserve include the beach, a natural rock pool, creek, scenic walking tracks and picnic facilities.

The Abrahams Bosom Reserve has two interesting walks:

The first is The Wreck Walk -...

One of the most popular beaches on the north coast, Airforce Beach is patrolled during the summer holiday period. It has fairly consistent surf with the best wave direction being from the east northeast. Easy walking distance from the popular Silver...

Angourie Beach was declared a National Surfing Reserve in 2007, the second site in Australia to be recognised for its significance to recreational surfing and, as such, is considered sacred by Australian surfers.

If the NSW...

The Angourie Blue Pool is extremely deep and it is a very popular swimming hole. There is a walking track to the Angourie Blue Pool from the car park area at the eastern end of The Crescent, Angourie. Despite signs warning against the practice,...

The dunes behind Birubi Beach at Anna Bay constitute the largest coastal sand mass in NSW and are a popular spot for activities such as quad-biking, sand-boarding, 4WD touring and camel rides.

Beach fishing and whale-watching...

The southern end - Arrawarra Headland Road will provide access to Arrawarra Headland Reserve. The reserve boasts the following facilities; picnic tables, toilets, beach shower and a gravel boat ramp.

The northern end...

Aslings Beach is central to the town of Eden, and flanks the northern part of Twofold Bay. Whales (October-November) and dolphins are often seen right along the shoreline, either feeding or sheltering in the Bay. A great family beach located...

Austinmer Beach is one of the more popular beaches north of Wollongong. Its popularity dates back to the 1900's when people came by train to stay at several guest houses. Today Austinmer is well set up to cater to large summer crowds. It...

A popular surf beach lined with towering Norfolk Island Pines, Avoca Beach has a relaxed atmosphere which is sought after by locals and visitors alike.

The beach area, which stretches almost two kilometres, incorporates both...

North Avoca Beach is quietly tucked in between two of the Central Coast's more well known beaches - Avoca Beach and Terrigal Beach. Even though this beach is well known for its powerful north-easterly swells, it is also a great spot for a...

Whether you’re a toddler dipping your toes in for the first time, or a world-class surfer, with over 32 kilometres of coastline to choose from, it’s easy to find the ideal swimming or surfing spot. There are calm sandy beaches...

Bass Point is a popular spot for recreational visits, fishing, diving and walking. Bass Point contains one of the few littoral rainforest areas in the Illawarra. This area takes its name from the great Australian explorer - George...

Bellambi beach is at the southern end of a two kilometre stretch of beach and is backed by a reserve with distant mountain views. The beach is extremely popular for fishing with the Boat Ramp and small harbour near by.

Bellambi...

Belmore Basin played a large part in Wollongong's early development as a busy sea port. There are barbecue and picnic facilities, restaurants and

playgrounds.

All overlooking the picturesque...

Ben Boyd Lookout is located on the edge of Morton National Park and Macdonald State Forest with spectacular views of Lake Conjola and beaches to the south. It has a scenic lookout with views to the coast and of Pigeon House Mountain. Enjoy some of...

Ben Boyd National Park is named after Benjamin Boyd, a prominent 19th-century entrepreneur. Its rugged coastline of folded red rocks contrasts with the sapphire blue Pacific Ocean. It is a special place for the local Yuin Aboriginal people....

Beautiful Bendalong's blue ribbon surf spots are Inyadda Beach and Green Island (off Cunjurong Point), both magnets for surf-about travellers in NSW so, when the surf's up, they tend to draw a crowd.

Due to its...

Where forest meets the ocean! Midway between Taree and Forster is the coastal area of Hallidays Point taking in Black Head Beach.

Black Head Beach is a multi-award winning beach under the Keep Australia Beautiful Program. It is...

Stretching 35 kilometres along pristine coastline between Evans Head and Iluka in Northern NSW, Bundjalung National Park provides an opportunity to appreciate the natural environment and cultural heritage of the region. With its close proximity to...

Blacksmiths Beach is a patrolled beach at the southern end of a nine-mile stretch of coastline. It is popular with families, as it is known as being safe for swimming. The breakwall, which acts as the border between the beach and the Swansea Channel...