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Myall Coast - Seal Rocks Beaches
NO 1 BEACH, SEAL ROCKS
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No.1 Beach is found when you first enter Seal Rocks and is situated directly across from the Seal Rocks Camping Reserve. A good surf beach with a rocky headland walk. At times weed can appear on the beach with rough seas, at this time Boat Beach, Light House Beach & Treachery are an alternative.
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| PARKING: |
Yes |
| TOILETS: |
Yes |
| WATER: |
Shower & Tap |
| BOAT RAMP: |
No |
| PATROLLED: |
No |
| 4WD ACCESS: |
No, only to professional fishermen hauling. |
| WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: |
No |
| BBQ FACILITIES: |
No |
| SHOPS: |
Kiosk at camping reserve or short walk to the general Store |
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BOAT BEACH, SEAL ROCKS
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Boat Beach is accessed by driving past Seal Rocks No.1 Beach up to the general Store. Take the gravel road straight ahead to the left of the store This road also leads to Sugar Loaf Point Lighthouse. The beach here is nearly always quite flat and suitable for families. Snorkelling is good along the rocks and the island off shore called Statis Rock.
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| PARKING: |
Yes |
| TOILETS: |
Yes |
| WATER: |
No |
| BOAT RAMP: |
Yes, beach launching only. |
| PATROLLED: |
No |
| 4WD ACCESS: |
No, boat launching only |
| WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: |
No |
| BBQ FACILITIES: |
No |
| SHOPS: |
A short walk up the hill to the general Store |
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LIGHTHOUSE BEACH, SEAL ROCKS
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Light House Beach is found by driving past Seal Rocks No.1 Beach, Seal Rocks general Store and Boat Beach then onto the carpark for Sugar Loaf Point Lighthouse. Leave your car here then walk 15minutes to the base of the lighthouse turn to your right and walk the stairs that lead to Light House beach. Good diving, snorkelling.
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| PARKING: |
Yes, not at beach, 15 mins walk |
| TOILETS: |
No |
| WATER: |
No |
| BOAT RAMP: |
No |
| PATROLLED: |
No |
| 4WD ACCESS: |
Yes |
| WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: |
No |
| BBQ FACILITIES: |
No |
| SHOPS: |
No |
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TREACHERY BEACH, SEAL ROCKS |
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Treachery Beach is found by turning right at Seal Rocks general Store and following Thomas Road to Treachery camping area. The headland here sticks out further into the ocean than any other point on the whole Great Lakes coast, which means it catches a lot of swell and hence good waves to catch. The surf can be large at times.
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| PARKING: |
Yes but you may have to pay $5 per car per day to Treachery Camp |
| TOILETS: |
Yes |
| WATER: |
Yes |
| BOAT RAMP: |
No |
| PATROLLED: |
No |
| 4WD ACCESS: |
Yes |
| WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: |
No |
| BBQ FACILITIES: |
No |
| SHOPS: |
Kiosk at Treachery Camp |
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SUBMARINE BEACH, SEAL ROCKS |
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Despite easy access via the National Parks Camp ground in the north, Submarine Beach has a feeling of remoteness. And although it oftens sees monster surf which comes through from the South, during calm weather it is generally safer for swimmers than Mungo Beach.
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| PARKING: |
Yes |
| TOILETS: |
Yes |
| WATER: |
Drinking Water |
| BOAT RAMP: |
No |
| PATROLLED: |
No |
| 4WD ACCESS: |
No, disabled access only. |
| WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: |
No |
| BBQ FACILITIES: |
Yes |
| SHOPS: |
Kiosk at Caravan Park |
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Mungo Beach stretching more than 20km from the Little to Big Gibber is essentially an extension of Bennetts Beach. It is an isolated, wildernesss beach with amazing views. With deep drop offs as well as rips this is not a beach recommended for swimming.
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| PARKING: |
Yes |
| TOILETS: |
No |
| WATER: |
No |
| BOAT RAMP: |
No |
| PATROLLED: |
No |
| 4WD ACCESS: |
Yes, see National Park Map |
| WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: |
No |
| BBQ FACILITIES: |
No |
| SHOPS: |
No |
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JIMMYS BEACH
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Sheltered from the ocean and protected from summer Northeast winds Jimmys Beach is an ideal place for kids. It provides little surf and is perfect for swimming. The Beach stretches from Yacaaba in the East to the Myall River mouth in a 5km arc. Water is always clear and there are great views. The most popular access point is the picnic ground next to Jimmy's Beach Caravan Park on Coorilla Street - 20mins stroll to the beach
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| PARKING: |
Yes |
| TOILETS: |
Yes |
| WATER: |
Drinking Water |
| BOAT RAMP: |
No |
| PATROLLED: |
No |
| 4WD ACCESS: |
No, Professional fishermen only |
| WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: |
No |
| BBQ FACILITIES: |
Yes |
| SHOPS: |
Kiosk at Caravan Park |
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BENNETS BEACH
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Award winning Bennetts Beach is the most popular & easily accessed beach on the Myall Coast. The Southern end of the beach is known as 'The Dolphins Playground'. This part of the beach also always has surf suitable for both board riders and bodysurfers. The Hawks Nest Surf Club lies 3km from Yacaaba Head, at the southern end. Bennetts Beach can be accessed from the Surf Club Area at the eastern end of Booner Street or you can enter from one of the other access points along Beach Road & Sanderling Avenue.
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| PARKING: |
Yes |
| TOILETS: |
Yes |
| WATER: |
Shower & drinking. |
| BOAT RAMP: |
No |
| PATROLLED: |
Yes |
| 4WD ACCESS: |
Yes |
| WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: |
No |
| BBQ FACILITIES: |
No |
| SHOPS: |
Cafe & caravan park close by. |
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