North Coast Surf Beaches
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North Coast iconic beaches
There are some nsw beaches along the North Coast that stand out as having iconic status. Byron Bay, Ballina, Lennox Head and Yamba-Angourie in northern NSW are a few where the 1960s surfing counter-culture took hold, and where it’s lived and breathed ever since.
Best North Coast beaches
Whether it’s the vibe you’re after, great coffee and food, stunning coastal scenery or a beach that’s perfect for a surf lesson, you’re bound to find it at one of the many beaches along the North Coast of NSW.
Highlights of a surfing holiday here could include a visit to Byron Bay to get a taste of its famous beach culture and top surfing conditions or Lennox Head to see one of Australia’s iconic waves, consistently ranked among the country’s top 10. Beaches from Lennox to Ballina are known as the “Magic Miles” while the coast between Newcastle’s Merewether and Bar Beach is known as “the Stretch” with a variety of consistent waves.
There is an amazing 43 km of coast between Seal Rocks and Forster for intrepid surfers to explore with pretty Boomerang Beach and Bluey’s Beach at Pacific Palms well worth a detour.
Along this magical coast north, Newcastle, Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour are major centres with easy access to surf lessons, good accommodation and plenty of fun. Like most things about World Heritage-listed Lord Howe Island, its beaches are in a class of their own - and it's just off the North Coast of NSW. Don't miss Neds Beach, Lagoon Beach and Old Settlement Beach.
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Crescent Head Beach Kempsey Area, North Coast, Crescent Head
Mention surfing and the picturesque seaside village of Crescent Head immediately springs to mind. 19 kilometres south-east of Kempsey, the village fro...
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Nambucca Heads Beach
Coffs Harbour Area, North Coast, Nambucca Heads
Nambucca Heads is the accommodation and entertainment hub of the Nambucca Valley region and neighbouring beach communities, with beaches well suited f...
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Town Beach
Port Macquarie Area, North Coast, Port Macquarie
Town Beach has three main breaks along its 800 metres, beginning with the break-wall which can work in swell from the south right through to the north...
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Munmorah State Conservation Area
Central Coast, North Coast, Wyong
Munmorah State Conservation Area lies on the Central Coast between Budgewoi and Catherine Hill Bay. It preserves 1563 hectares of forest, woodland, h...
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Wooli Beach
Clarence Coast, North Coast, Wooli
If you’re looking to enjoy water, wildlife and natural wonders, Wooli Beach is the place for you. This secluded beach is surrounded by Yuraygir ...
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Pippi Beach Yamba
Clarence Coast, North Coast, Yamba
Pippi Beach is an idyllic location to soak up the sun and enjoy the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean. It is a popular surfing beach which has a lar...
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Fingal Bay Beach
Port Stephens Area, North Coast, Surrounds
A near-perfect C-curve of sand that faces southeast, Fingal Bay Beach has its own island connected by a sand-spit and is well protected from all but a...
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Anna Bay Beach
Port Stephens Area, North Coast, Surrounds
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, s...
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Arrawarra-Corindi Beach
Coffs Harbour Area, North Coast, Coffs Harbour
The southern end - Arrawarra Headland Road will provide access to Arrawarra Headland Reserve. The reserve boasts the following facilities; picnic tabl...
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Forster Town Beach
Forster & Taree Area, North Coast, Forster
Forster Town Beach has been a favourite beach for families close to shops, cafes and restaurants. It is located in the town centre with an ocean baths...
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