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Feel awe-inspired: beach-hopping in NSW

If you’re looking for the ultimate beach getaway, look no further. New South Wales provides the ultimate backdrop for a beach getaway – it’s the home to some of the most stunning coastal scenes. Port Stephens, Batemans Bay, and Tweed Heads are the ultimate trio of destinations to offer an ideal beach-hopping adventure in NSW. With many must-visit beaches offering a diverse range of experiences, accommodation options and restaurants, book your beach getaway today and get ready to feel reinvigorated.

Feel a world away in Port Stephens

Port Stephens
Port Stephens
Port Stephens

Port Stephens is a beach hopper’s dream destination. Whether you’re looking for solace or activities to reignite your senses, this destination has it all: giant sand dunes offer exhilarating experiences, dolphins and whales grace the coastline, and stunning beaches are the norm.

Fancy yourself a thrill-seeker? Sand Dune Adventures offers a ‘Cultural Quad Bike Riding’ experience like no other, allowing you to experience the thrill of the vast sand dunes of Port Stephens. For a different type of adventure, enjoy a relaxing ride on a camel along the sands of Birubi Beach at Anna Bay with Oakfield Ranch Camel Rides.

Port Stephens offers a magnitude of beaches to suit every taste. Fingal Bay Beach is a glorious white sand beach tucked under Fingal Head. It’s family-friendly and a popular spot to catch a wave. Shoal Bay is the perfect spot to try paddle boarding. If you’re looking for a peaceful spot and lesser-known beach, Wreck Beach is tucked away behind the houses at Shoal Bay and is visible from the majestic lookout at Tomaree Head summit. Alternatively, opt for Anna Bay which is the gateway to the spectacular Stockton Sand Dunes in the Worimi Conservation Lands.

If you’re looking for a tasty brunch, head to The Little Nel. Stay at the luxury Bannisters Port Stephens for a seaside escape, or Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary which offers glamping tents and recently refurbished cabins.

Explore Port Stephens’ vibrant beach offerings

Feel your world open up in Batemans Bay

Batemans Bay
Batemans Bay
Batemans Bay

Batemans Bay, in the Eurobodalla region on the NSW South Coast, has everything you need for the perfect beach destination. It’s the ideal base to explore all the wonders and natural beauty of this underrated area. The region boasts stunning beaches, fresh seafood, and a wide range of water sport options in the sea and sparkling Clyde River.

Swim, kayak or stand up paddleboard in the estuary between the charming village of Nelligen and Batemans Bay. Check out the walking tracks that take you past ancient rock formations, along pristine beaches, and sandstone cliffs.

At Murramarang National Park you can see kangaroos in the wild. Stay at the Depot Beach Cabins in Durras North, Shoalhaven. Located just a short 10-minute drive south of Batemans Bay town centre, Surf Beach is very popular with both locals and visitors. The Batemans Bay Heritage Museum will educate your senses, or if you love to ride, refresh yourself with a scenic cycle courtesy of Batemans Bay Cycleway.

Taste fresh produce at The Farm Gate and The Oyster Shed on Wray Street. For a bigger meal, indulge in fish and chips at The Boatshed: Batemans Bay.

There are many accommodation options for all budgets. Stay at Corrigans Cave Resort (4.5 star contemporary accommodation), Big4 Batemans Bay at Easts Riverside Holiday Park, or at The Isla: all ideal spots for your Batemans Bay visit.

Beach-hop across Batemans Bay and beyond

Feel new in The Tweed

The Tweed
The Tweed
The Tweed

The Tweed – just south of the Queensland border – is a North Coast NSW beach holiday destination where you can enjoy tropical landscapes, acclaimed restaurants, and thought-provoking art galleries. The Tweed is a destination where natural wonders and culture collide.

With Watersports Guru, you can explore the beauty of the underwater world and learn about marine life as you snorkel with turtles at Cook Island. Kingscliff, a coastal town just south of Tweed Heads, has beautiful beaches to explore, delicious produce, surf breaks, and a stunning river.

The lesser-known and more secluded Pottsville Beach boasts an ever-changing food and drink scene. Also enjoy seaside picnics, local markets, and Cudgera Creek which is perfect for shallow splash-pool days. Explore the Walk on Water Walking Track which is a 1 kilometre, grade 4 hike that starts from the Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre.

Soak up the serenity of the lake by staying on a houseboat through Berger Houseboat Holidays, or wake to the sound of birds in Treetop Hideaway: nestled among treetops on a quiet street in the seaside village of Pottsville.

The Tweed has a diverse mix of culinary offerings that are just waiting to be discovered. Find out how Baked at Ancora was inspired by the humble French croissant. Savour fresh produce at Tropical Fruit World, and for gin-lovers, fill your cups at Husk Distillers: Australia’s only single estate rum distillery and the home of Ink Gin.

And if you’re an arts and culture lover, you’ll love the Tweed Regional Gallery and Margaret Olley Art Centre, which is housed in a large, modern, architecturally award-winning building with views to Wollumbin/Mount Warning.

Feel transported with the Tweed's tropical experiences

New South Wales: A Beach-Hopper’s Paradise

The New South Wales coast offers a plethora of unique, blissful coastal experiences for every traveller. Whether you visit Port Stephens, Batemans Bay, or The Tweed, you'll find a diverse range of sandy spots, attractions, dining, and natural wonders.

It’s time to book your next beach getaway and feel new in New South Wales.