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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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Don't miss surf beaches on the North Coast, NSW

  • Catherine Hill Bay Catherine Hill Bay Beach Lake Macquarie Area, North Coast, Swansea

    Catherine Hill Bay is largely untouched by development, and the coastline looks as it would have 100 years ago, with a stunning beach, popular for fis...

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  • Glenrock State Recreation Area Glenrock State Recreation Area Lake Macquarie Area, North Coast, Charlestown

    Glenrock State Recreation Area has a fine series of beaches beneath a large headland. Swim and Surf at Dudley or Burwood Beaches or try the Yuelabah ...

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  • Sawtell Beach Sawtell Beach Coffs Harbour Area, North Coast, Sawtell

    Sawtell is a beachside community boasting a variety of visitor attractions including the main surf beach which is home to The Sawtell Surf Club. The B...

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  • The Entrance The Entrance Beach Wyong Area, Central Coast, The Entrance

    A popular all-year-round aquatic playground. The patrolled beach is within walking distance of a host of attractions and facilities including the sea ...

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  • Red Head Beach Red Head Beach Forster & Taree Area, North Coast, Surrounds

    Red Head Beach at Hallidays Point is a quiet beach area just north of Black Head Beach.It is ideal for relaxing strolls, meander along the rainforest ...

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  • Cabarita Beach Cabarita Beach The Tweed Area, North Coast, Surrounds

    With large areas of protected wetlands and limited development, this creates a quiet, relaxed holiday atmosphere in Cabarita. Bounded by Nature Reserv...

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  • Old Bar Beach Old Bar Beach Forster & Taree Area, North Coast, Old Bar

    Twelve kilometres from the Pacific Highway and 15 minutes east of Taree is Old Bar Beach, located in the seaside town of Old Bar. Old Bar Beach is a w...

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  • Main Beach Byron Bay Main Beach Byron Bay Byron Bay Area, North Coast, Byron Bay

    With stunning views of distant mountains and passing whales and dolphins, these white sandy beaches have a northerly aspect. Main Beach is dominated b...

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  • Bouddi National Park Bouddi National Park Gosford Area, Central Coast, Gosford

    Bouddi National Park is located on the Central Coast of NSW. The park offers a variety of opportunities including bushwalking, picnicking, camping an...

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  • Diamond Beach Diamond Beach Forster & Taree Area, North Coast, Surrounds

    Diamond Beach is a beautiful, six kilometre long beach, ideal for fishing, surfing or just enjoying a long beach walk watching the dolphins frolic in ...

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