Bennetts Beach

New South Wales, Australia

🟢 Patrolled 🐕 Dog Friendly Sand
surf fishing scenic remote beginner-friendly

📖 About Bennetts Beach

Bennetts Beach — also known as Hawks Nest Beach — is a sweeping 14.3km stretch of pristine sand running north from Hawks Nest to Seal Rocks in the Myall Lakes area. Backed by Myall Lakes National Park, it's one of the longest unbroken beaches in NSW and is beloved for its wide open surf, fishing, and whale watching. The southern end, known as The Dolphins Playground, offers gentler waves ideal for beginner surfers.

📍 Location

🛟 Safety & Patrol

🟢 Patrolled Beach

Provider: Surf Life Saving

Hazard Rating: 7/10

Known Hazards:

Topographic rips

🏄 Surf Conditions

  • Difficulty🔴 Expert
  • Wave TypeReef break
Topographic rips

🅿️ Parking

🅿️ Formal Car Park

Formal parking area

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🐕 Dog Policy

🐕 Dogs Welcome (Off-leash)

🏖️ Facilities

🚻 Toilets 🚿 Showers 🔥 BBQ 🅿️ Parking 🎪 Playground ☕ Café/Kiosk 🧺 Picnic Area ♿ Accessible 🏊 Rock Pool 👔 Change Rooms ⛱️ Shade/Shelter 🚌 Bus Access ⛴️ Ferry 🏄 Surf Club 🚤 Boat Ramp 🛍️ Shops Nearby ⛺ Camping 🚲 Bike Path

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