12 of the best beaches in NSW

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Murrays Beach

Known as the jewel in the Booderee National Park, Murrays Beach offers swimmers and snorkelers alike, pristine clear waters and pearly white sand.

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Jervis Bay, New South Wales, Australia, 2540
0429 008 017
booderee.mail@awe.gov.au
Snorkelling, Swimming
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Horseshoe Bay Beach

Horseshoe Bay Beach is a great family beach, set in the heart of picturesque Bermagui, with stunning views to Gulaga in the distance.

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David Rogers
Bermagui, New South Wales, Australia, 2546
(02) 6493 3054
vic@bermaguichamber.org.au
Free Entry
Public Toilet, Picnic Area
Picnic Area
Public Toilet
Parking
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Depot Beach

Depot Beach is a stunning beach with abundant native wildlife and clear water and swimming holes.

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Shoalhaven City Council
Depot Beach, New South Wales, Australia, 2536
(02) 4421 0778
tourism@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au
Accessible, Free Entry
Accessible
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Caves Beach

Caves Beach is located on the Swansea peninsula between Lake Macquarie and the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy beautiful beaches, sandy inlets and fishing at Caves Beach.

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Caves Beach, New South Wales, Australia, 2281
Fishing, Snorkelling, Surfing, Swimming
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Cellito Beach

Cellito Beach, also known as Sandbar Beach, offers great views towards Seal Rocks as well as challenging surfing.

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East Coast Photography
Sandbar, New South Wales, Australia, 2428
1800 802 692
marketing@midcoast.nsw.gov.au
Accessible, Free Entry
Parking
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Avoca Beach House

Avoca Beach House is an iconic seafood restaurant located a few steps from the beach. The perfect spot for lunch, dinner, and everything in between.

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Avoca Beach, New South Wales, Australia, 2251
0477 011 361
info@avocabeachhouse.com.au
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Red Rock Beach

Red Rock is named for its beautiful red rock formations. The tranquil estuary reserve offers shady picnic areas, a playground, and access to the water.

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Coffs Coast
Red Rock, New South Wales, Australia, 2456
(02) 6648 4990
paradise@coffscoast.com.au
Lookouts
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Cabarita Beach

Cabarita is where luxury meets the simple joy of beachcombing and awarded menus sit comfortably beside surf shops, tiny coffee stops and hip homeware stores.

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Jeffrey Kieffer
Cabarita Beach, New South Wales, Australia, 2488
1800 674 414
info@thetweed.com.au
Free Entry
Public Toilet, Picnic Area
Picnic Area, Barbeque
Public Telephone, Public Toilet
Fishing, Surfing, Swimming
Parking
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Barmouth Beach

Barmouth Beach is an easily accessible beach at the Pambula rivermouth, with opportunities for swimming, birdwatching, canoeing, fishing and family picnics.

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David Rogers Photography
Eden, New South Wales, Australia, 2551
1300 072 757
parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Non-smoking
Canoeing/Kayaking, Snorkelling, Swimming
Parking
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Spooky Beach

Spooky Beach (Spookies) is great for kids surfing, snorkelling, and catching a few waves on the southern end.

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My Clarence Valley
Angourie, New South Wales, Australia, 2464
(02) 6643 0800
visit@myclarencevalley.com.au
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Public Toilet, Picnic Area
Picnic Area
Public Toilet
Birdwatching, Fishing, Snorkelling, Surfing, Swimming, Walks, Lookouts
Parking
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Fingal Bay Beach

Fingal beach is a glorious white sand beach tucked under Fingal Head. This family-friendly, patrolled surf beach is perfect to catch a wave.

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Fingal Bay, New South Wales, Australia, 2315
1800 808 900
info@portstephens.org.au
Accessible, Free Entry
Pets Allowed, Public Toilet, Picnic Area
Picnic Area, Cafe, Barbeque, Kiosk
Pets Allowed, Public Telephone, Public Toilet
Fishing, Snorkelling, Surfing, Swimming, Walks, Lookouts
Parking
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Grassy Head

Grassy Head is a great holiday spot for families, thanks to its abundance of fish and birdlife, kilometres of white sandy beaches and bushland

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Macleay Valley Coast
Grassy Head, New South Wales, Australia, 2441
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