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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Scheduled 2025-26

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Recently completed

  • Black Head – Pebbly Beach access

    Failed sections of track and boardwalk have been replaced, drainage improvements have been undertaken and bollards installed.

  • Crowdy Head Beach car park

    The parking area at Crowdy Beach has been replaced with a modern car park that will improve safety and accessibility for beachgoers. Completed December 2025.

    The project was made possible thanks to funding from Round 4 of the Australian Government's Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.

  • Diamond Beach, Red Head access

    Work on the new access with viewing platform, seats and beach shower is complete.

  • 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.

  • Forster Main Beach fence replacement

    The 280-meter fence replacement to enhance the safety for everyone who uses the area, is complete.

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  • Number One Beach Reserve

    Remediation work on the reserve was concluded in late 2024 to include grassed picnic area with tables, new pathways, and beach accessways and new shower area.

  • 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.