📖 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
- StateNew South Wales
- SuburbHawks Nest
- LGALakes
- Postcode2324
- SurfaceSand
- 📊 Hawks Nest suburb profile 2.6km away ↗
🛟 Safety & Patrol
🟢 Patrolled Beach
Provider: Surf Life Saving
Hazard Rating: 7/10
Known Hazards:
🏄 Surf Conditions
- Difficulty🔴 Expert
- Wave TypeReef break
🐕 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