FAQs
Where can I find good family‑friendly beaches?
Where can I find good family‑friendly beaches?
NSW has many beaches with calm water, child-friendly ocean pools and nearby amenities that are great for families. These include:
- Horseshoe Bay Beach, Bermagui
- Pearl Beach, Central Coast
- Avoca Beach, Central Coast
- Little Wategos Beach, Byron Bay
- Balmoral Beach, Sydney
- One Mile Beach, Port Stephens
- Murrays Beach, Jervis Bay and Shoalhaven
- Jetty Beach, Coffs Harbour
Which NSW beaches are best for snorkelling?
Which NSW beaches are best for snorkelling?
Many beaches in NSW offer amazing snorkelling sites just off the coast. These include:
- Lighthouse Beach, Seal Rocks
- Ned’s Beach, Lord Howe Island
- Shelly Beach, Sydney
- Gordons Bay, Sydney
- Palm Beach, Sydney
- Oak Park, Sydney
- Wottamolla Beach, Royal National Park
What beaches are good for surfing?
What beaches are good for surfing?
The NSW coast has many amazing surf breaks. Amongst the most revered are:
- Killalea Beach, Shellharbour
- Merewether Beach, Newcastle
- Lennox Head Beach, Byron Bay area
- Arrawarra Beach, Coffs Harbour
- Angourie Beach, Yamba
- Bondi Beach, Sydney
- Maroubra Beach, Sydney
- Freshwater Beach, Sydney
Which are the best beaches to 4WD on in NSW?
Which are the best beaches to 4WD on in NSW?
Several beaches along the NSW coastline allow 4WD access with a permit, including:
- Stockton Beach, Newcastle area
- Lighthouse Beach, Seal Rocks
- Bennet’s Beach, Hawks Nest
- South Smokey Beach, Kempsey
- Samurai Beach, Port Stephens