Get out on the water in the Macleay!
Whether you’re a surfer, in need of a gentle bay for the kids to splash in or just want to walk on the sand without seeing a soul, there’s a beach waiting here just for you.
With hundreds of kilometres of coastline, journeying a little further from the popular haunts will bring you to wide open sandy beaches you can have all to yourself.
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Beaches & Surfing in the Macleay
Trial Bay Beach
Trial Bay is a sheltered bay protected from the swell by a purpose-built break wall. From Laggers Point look w...
South Smoky Beach
South Smoky Beach stretches north to Smoky Cape Lighthouse and has four-wheel drive access for those with a be...
Racecourse Camping
This is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering....
Racecourse Beach
Positioned right on Goolawah Beach, the Racecourse campground puts you in pole position for exquisite scenic v...
North Smoky Beach
North Smoky Beach is located on the north side of Smoky Cape Lighthouse, seen from Captain Cook’s Lookout wh...
Main Beach - South West Rocks
On the eastern side of the Horseshoe Bay headland is Main Beach. A long, sandy beach perfect for those lazy wa...
Little Bay Beach - South West Rocks
Little Bay is a secluded beach nestled between granite cliffs, just south of the headland near Trial Bay Gaol ...
Killick Beach
Killick Beach is 14 kilometres long at Crescent Head is a picturesque white sand beach that is home to the Cre...
Horseshoe Bay Beach South West Rocks
South West Rocks has a beautiful little beach surrounded by towering pines. This sheltered area is very popula...
Hat Head National Park
Hat Head National Park, near Kempsey, is a place of exceptional beauty. The beaches, sand dunes, rainforest an...
Goolawah National Park
Come and be captivated by the uncrowded beaches and pristine headlands of Goolawah National Park, near Kempsey...
Gap Beach
Gap Beach is located one kilometre to the south in Hat Head National Park and is surrounded by the Smoky Cape ...
Front Beach
Set against a backdrop of the historic gaol ruins, Front Beach is a popular swimming spot, perfect for familie...
Delicate Beach
A popular break with two campgrounds located adjacent to Delicate and Big Hill. Delicate is an unusual beach w...
Stuarts Point Beach 4WD Trail
Distance: 8.7 kilometres Access to Stuarts Point Beach is via the north end at Reserve Rd, Grassy Head. Beach ...
South Smoky Beach 4WD Trail
Distance: 14.5 kilometres Access to South Smoky Beach is via the north end at Smoky Cape Campground or the sou...
Killick Beach 4WD Trail
Distance: 10.5km Access to Killick Beach is via the north end at Hungry Rd or the south end at Richardsons Cro...
Trent Munro Surf Academy
Set yourself free and learn to surf with expert tuition from one of the world's best surfers Trent Munro. Less...
On Point Surf School
Crescent Head is a surfing paradise, the world-famous point break is one of the longest rides in Australia and...
Surfaris Surf Camp
Surfaris Surf Camp runs Learn to Surf, Intermediate and Advanced surf trips in the area of Crescent Head, New ...
Crescent Head Learn to Surf
Crescent Head Learn to Surf was originated by legendary Australian long-boarder Dave Simons. Its tradition of ...
Rockpool Motor Inn
Rockpool Motor Inn is located in South West Rocks on the mid-north coast of New South Wales. South West Rocks ...
Grassy Head Holiday Park
Set just metres from the beach, Grassy Head Holiday Park is the perfect destination for a relaxing break. Loca...
Crescent Head
Crescent Head is a village characterised by the rich surfing culture that runs deep in its veins. While it may...
Racecourse campground
Positioned right on Goolawah Beach, Racecourse campground puts you in pole position for exquisite scenic views...
Delicate campground
Create some family memories at Delicate campground. Being located in Goolawah Regional Park, you can even brin...