Austinmer Beach

New South Wales, Australia

🟒 Patrolled Sand
family-friendly patrolled swimming rock-pools surf scenic

πŸ“– About Austinmer Beach

Austinmer Beach is a beloved community beach north of Wollongong, framed by Norfolk pines and a grassy foreshore along Lawrence Hargrave Drive. It features two large ocean rock pools at the southern end plus a patrolled swimming area, making it one of the most family-friendly beaches on the Illawarra coast. The combination of safe swimming options, good surf, and a relaxed village atmosphere attracts everyone from toddlers to seasoned surfers.

πŸ“ Location

πŸ›Ÿ Safety & Patrol

🟒 Patrolled Beach

Provider: Surf Life Saving

Hazard Rating: 7/10

Known Hazards:

High surf Gutters Fixed rips Shallow Sandbars Winds Rocks Slippery rocks

πŸ„ Surf Conditions

  • DifficultyπŸ”΄ Expert
  • Wave TypeBeach break
High surf Gutters Fixed rips Shallow Sandbars

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking

πŸ…ΏοΈ Formal Car Park

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πŸ–οΈ Facilities

🚻 Toilets 🚿 Showers πŸ”₯ BBQ πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking πŸŽͺ Playground β˜• CafΓ©/Kiosk 🧺 Picnic Area β™Ώ Accessible 🏊 Rock Pool πŸ‘” Change Rooms ⛱️ Shade/Shelter 🚌 Bus Access ⛴️ Ferry πŸ„ Surf Club 🚀 Boat Ramp πŸ›οΈ Shops Nearby β›Ί Camping 🚲 Bike Path

πŸ—ΊοΈ Map

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