From gorgeous sheltered coves to challenging surf
breaks, the Coffs Coast region has beaches to suit
families and adventure seekers. If you're keen to
learn to surf, there are accredited surf schools
that will have you standing on a surfboard and
riding waves in no time.
Many of the beaches along the spectacular coast have
excellent facilities, including picnic tables,
barbecues, toilets and showers. You'll find plenty
of beachside accommodation options too in and around
Coffs Harbour, from resorts and retreats to holiday
parks and camping grounds.
Sapphire Beach is a Patrolled Beach (Dec & Jan) & Safe Swimming,
just north of Coffs Harbour, there are a
few access points to the beach. Take the
Sapphire Beach exit and gain beach access
via Crystal Waters drive, which offers
playground facilities, parking and beach
showers.
Or a little further along the highway turn
off at Split Solitary Road through the new
North Sapphire Shores Estate and you will
find Beachstone Cafe, a fabulous kids
playground, parking, toilet facilities and
easy beach access.
South of White Bluff the coast trends
south-southwest for 3.5km to Korora Beach
it extends for 400 m between White Bluff
and the low rocks and reefs of Reicks Point.
It is backed by vegetated slopes rising to 40m,
with houses between the bluffs and the highway.
Sunset walks here are a must! Lots of friendly people and dogs.
Corindi Beach is a great area for
surfing, swimming and for snorkelling
enthusiasts.
The southern end, on Arrawarra Headland
Road, provides access to Arrawarra Headland
Reserve. The reserve boasts facilities
including picnic tables, toilets, beach
shower, and a gravel boat ramp.
The northern end of Corindi Beach is
accessible via Beach Road. There is a local
shop, tennis courts and a caravan park. The
caravan park has picnic shelters, barbecue
facilities, playground area, toilet
amenities, and beach showers. There are also
great rock pools for the little ones. The
beach is patrolled for the summer school
holidays.
Boambee Beach extends from Corambirra
Point near the Deep Sea Fishing Club, to
Boambee Creek just north of Sawtell. The
beach is not patrolled, though it is very
popular among fishermen, horse trainers,
joggers, jet-ski riders, and four wheel
drive enthusiasts.
Well-behaved dogs are
allowed on the beach off the leash. Boambee
Creek Reserve, at the southern end of
Boambee beach, can be accessed via Sawtell
Road. It is a popular area for locals with
younger children, due to the shallow water
and warm natural pools. It is perfect for
picnics as there are playground facilities,
barbeques, shelters and takeaway food
available.
There are beach showers and
toilet facilities. The reserve charges a
nominal fee for car parking in the reserve.
Boambee Headland is also the perfect
location for whale watching during winter
and spring.
The ever-popular Diggers Beach is
perfectly located for tourists – right
across the road from Coffs Harbour’s Big
Banana. Wide and sheltered, Diggers makes
for a lovely wind-free beach walk. It’s not
only visitors who love this beach either;
it’s a favourite among locals for surfing,
fishing and swimming.
There’s plenty to do
if you’d rather stay dry; take a seat at the
elevated pavilion to admire the view and
look at the birds, or you can walk the short
pathway to Macauleys Headland. When you’ve
had enough of the surf, take a break from
the beach in the neighbouring Diggers Beach
picnic area. Featuring a children’s
playground and plenty of space to run
around, it’s ideal for a family barbecue.
Positioned near Look-At-Me-Now Headland,
20 kilometres from Coffs Harbour and just
south of Woolgoolga, Emerald Beach is a
great destination for a family holiday. A
local surfing hotspot, Emerald Beach is also
a popular place for fishing, and for
barbecues in the picnic area. It’s a quieter
atmosphere than some of the other beaches
along the Coffs Coast, as well as being a
safe option for swimming.
When the little ones are finished swimming,
you can take them on a beach walk around to
Look-At-Me-Now Headland or head to the
playground in the park behind the beach.
Emerald Beach caters for surfers too,
boasting an excellent beach break, along
with a southern left-hand reef break.
You'll find Saltwater Cafe and Restaurant
just behind the beach at Emerald. You can
enjoy a meal while taking in spectacular
coastal views or pick up a coffee to take on
your way.
Jetty Beach is a sheltered beach which is
popular with both locals and tourists alike,
especially families. At the edge of the sand
you will find the Jetty Foreshores Park. The
park has showers, toilets, barbecues, picnic
shelter areas, pathways for roller blades
and bicycles and children's playgrounds. The
Foreshores area consists of the Jetty
restaurant strip, Marina, Yacht Club, and
the Deep Sea Fishing Club. The railway
station is within close walking distance.
To further enhance your visitor experience
at the Jetty you can go snorkelling,
fishing, visit the Harbourside Markets on
Sundays, eat fresh seafood from the local
Fisherman's Co-op, go whale and dolphin
watching, go Jetty jumping, take a stroll
along the Northern break-wall to Mutton Bird
Island, and walk out along the newly
renovated Southern breakwall and take in the
views of the Harbour.
Moonee Beach Reserve, where Moonee Creek
meets Moonee Beach, is a popular area for
both locals and visitors, especially those
with smaller children. The beach is not
patrolled, however the reserve offers
shallow water for younger children and many
parts of the creek are shaded by trees. It's
the perfect place to sit and play in the
refreshing clear water.
The reserve boasts
many facilities such as a playground, picnic
shelters, barbecues, toilets, beach showers,
a takeaway shop and a caravan park, and it
is very popular with fishing enthusiasts. A
short stroll takes you across the creek to
the headland via the boardwalk bridge and
bush paths.
Head south from Arrawarra to discover
beautiful Mullaway Headland and Beach, near
Coffs Harbour. Make the most of its picnic
area and barbecues, go fishing or swimming.
Mullaway Beach and Headland sit in a sleepy
hamlet that’s highly regarded among fishing
enthusiasts. Whether you spend your time at
Mullaway fishing, swimming or bodyboarding,
you’re bound to feel instantly welcome at
this lovely beach.
As well as great fishing
and waves, there’s a small picnic area and
children’s playground. If you manage to
catch a fish or two, you can cook them up on
the barbecues and then relax among the
paperbark trees while the kids play on the
swings. Be sure to take the headland walk
for sensational views – steep cliffs, rock
ledges and Solitary Islands Marine Park are
all stand-outs.
Coffs Harbour's main surf beach is
patrolled daily during most of the summer as
Park Beach is the home for the Coffs Harbour
Surf Life Saving Club.
Park Beach is a popular area for water
sports, fishing, and surfing. Swimmers
should be aware Park Beach can be prone to
strong rips particularly at the creek mouth.
Park Beach is within close proximity to
camping facilities, hotel and motel
accommodation, cafes, restaurants, and the
local shopping facilities.
Adjacent to the beach car park is Park Beach
Reserve, which is on the banks of Coffs
Creek. The reserve is a popular family area
for both visitors and locals. Park Beach
Reserve boasts many facilities such as
barbecues, picnic tables, children's play
areas, shady trees, and toilets.
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 beach is patrolled
daily during most of the summer, and is a
popular surf, swimming and fishing beach.
The headlands are popular for watching the
migrating whales and taking in the
incredible coastline views.
At the southern end of Sawtell Beach is
Sailors Bay, an area sheltered by a small
island which can be reached at low tide.
Here there is a boat launching ramp, nearby
parking, and tidal rock pools. Sawtell
Memorial Rock Pool is situated on the south
side of the Bonville Headland, and offers
Sawtell’s residents and visitors a protected
swimming environment. The beautiful ocean
pool is a dedicated war memorial.
Sawtell boasts an abundance of cafes and
restaurants, boutique clothes shops,
reserves, barbecue facilities, showers,
toilets, popular picnic areas, children's
playgrounds and a variety of accommodation
facilities all within close walking distance
to the main beach.
Also known as ‘Woopi’, Woolgoolga is
renowned for its swimming, surfing, fishing,
diving and snorkelling. Woolgoolga Beach is
home to the Woolgoolga Surf Life Saving Club
and is patrolled daily during most of the
summer. Woolgoolga Beach boasts a boat ramp,
beach showers, toilets and change rooms, and
tidal rock platforms which are very popular
with children.
There’s a small park nearby
with electric barbeques, play equipment and
plenty of shade for a picnic.
The beach is within close proximity to
cafes, a mixture of trendy, sophisticated
and contemporary fashion shops, and all
manner of accommodation.
Up on the Woolgoolga Headland, you'll find
scenic walking tracks and jaw-dropping
coastal views that stretch to Yuraygir
National Park and the sand dunes and rolling
hills of the Coffs Coast and hinterland.
Between May and October, Woolgoolga Headland
is the place to be for the best whale
watching in the Coffs region.
Be sure to take your binoculars for up close
views of these amazing creatures.
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