Improving beach access
Locals and visitors alike flock to our 190 kilometres of stunning coastline environment and it’s an important part of the MidCoast region’s character.
From Crowdy Head in the north to Tea Gardens in the south, our 2021 beach access improvement program has ensured we can all enjoy our beautiful coastline while we protect its important environmental values.
Some of the many works undertaken have included closing off illegal access, installing regulatory signage, formalising access, constructing exclusion fencing, tree pruning, grading surfaces and sand scraping and replenishment.
The works below are completed with funds raised from 4WD beach driving permits while larger projects to improve our surf lifesaving clubs and improve amenities and infrastructure are generally funded through Council and NSW Government assistance.
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Coming soon
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Hawks Nest Surf Club foreshore
Following the completion of the new surf club, we’re undertaking works to improve pathways, beach fencing and shower amenities.
Forster Main Beach fence replacement
Learn moreWe’re upgrading the 280-metre fence along Forster Main Beach to enhance safety for everyone who uses the area.
Recently completed
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Wallabi Point
The car park has been sealed with line marking and bollards put in place. The viewing platform and stair access has been repaired, and new picnic tables, pathways and landscaping will be installed to complete the job.
Old Bar/Manning Point
More informationIn May 2023 we completed an extensive sand scraping project to replenish sand on Old Bar and Manning Point beaches. A total of 18,515m3 of sand was moved along 3.1km of beach to protect coastal assets and prevent further erosion. The project was jointly funded through beach permits revenue and separate grant funding.
Crowdy Head
Works to install a new surf club access ramp, foreshore landscaping and picnic tables are now complete.
Manning Point and Old Bar Beaches
New 4WD beach signage has been installed, providing new interpretive/regulatory information to ensure safety and environmental protection.
A new timber fence and safety mirror have also been installed at Manning Point 4wd Access .
Black Head – Pebbly Beach access
Failed sections of track and boardwalk have been replaced, drainage improvements have been undertaken and bollards installed.
Diamond Beach main access
Recent improvements included:
- Car park spaces are now clearly marked and include a disabled parking spot.
- A concrete path will help beachgoers with a disability get on and off the beach more easily, and will also make leaving the beach in an emergency safer for all.
- Adding to the convenience is a new shower block and picnic table, providing a welcome after-swim rest stop.
One Mile Beach
Major maintenance works on the suspended footbridge along the beach reserve are now complete.
Smiths Lake - Celito
Works to maintain the existing boardwalk with replacement of badly damaged sections have been completed.
Kylies Beach, Crowdy Bay National Park
In December 2022, we partnered with National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to establish a new access point for 4WD vehicles onto Kylies Beach in Crowdy Bay National Park. This project provides safer access onto Kylies Beach following damage sustained to the original access point in consecutive flood events in 2021 and 2022.
Forster Main Beach access
Forster Main Beach 4WD access point has been improved with the addition of stabilised gravel with cement mix, topped with beach sand. The rock walls either side of the ramp were also replenished.
Diamond Beach Main Access
Work on the viewing platform is underway and should be completed in March 2023.
Scheduled 2023-24
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Boomerang Beach
The viewing platform has been replaced and new timber stairs and handrails installed at South Boomerang. A review of existing amenities will also be undertaken.
Blueys Beach
Works will include replacing the old timber stair access with a wider ramp and viewing platform, moving the shower from the carpark into a new position, providing new seating, and formalising the carpark.
Old Bar viewing platform
The existing platform will be replaced.
Share what matters to you
Tell us which beach in the MidCoast is special to you and why, by adding a comment below.
Which MidCoast beach is special to you and why?
If your feedback relates to a specific location, please tell us. (max 140 characters).
29 January, 2025
Loc says:
Hi could we plz get some maintenance on Manning point beach access as some boards are missing and it's getting worse thanks
1 August, 2024
Brenda says:
Jimmys beach disabled entrance should only be available to disabled doctor certificate holders,there are a lot of young silly pensioners.
12 November, 2023
Maria says:
Tuncurry Rock Pool my favourite swim accessible to fresh ocean water, a net, wonderful cafe, picnic & children playground, toilets change 👎
6 October, 2022
HNTGPA says:
Bennetts Beach - Hawks Nest - New toilets & change blocks - please complete the landscaping and make accessible and safe & add showers
13 August, 2022
Loz Par says:
One Mile - Forster The boardwalk is so special yet it does not go the entire way along the beach and the south end is neglected.
12 August, 2022
Karen says:
Forster Beach. I love the "Bullring", so I can safely swim.
12 August, 2022
Pigeoto says:
Expansion of the swimming area at Crowdy beach, and relocation of the on-beach vehicle access would increase safety for those on foot.
10 August, 2022
Janr says:
What about toilets at Wallabi? Desperately needed or what are people supposed to do? For young through to the elderly and tourists
11 May, 2022
Rosemary says:
Mainly old bar, as we live on the beach front and was over the 100 year line, but now you have moved that line. Please help save the homes.
2 May, 2022
CitizenY says:
Blueys Beach has way too many dogs off lead running around all times of the day. The sign is too confusing. Dog owners don't read it.
7 April, 2022
Kerry B says:
Cellito Beach Boardwalk falling spart Mud puddle at carport entrance Timber steps to Beach collapsed Carpark mess Road mess
25 March, 2022
Sandwalker says:
Bennetts Beach is one of the most picturesque 4WD racetracks in Australia. There's got to be a better way to keep every user safe.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and live, the Gathang-speaking people and pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who now reside in the MidCoast Council area. We extend our respect to elders past and present, and to all future cultural-knowledge holders.
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