Lighthouse Beach
A golden beach about 16 km long with lifeguard patrols, where the signature activity is a coastal camel ride, making it a good choice for families.
Lighthouse Beach stretches south from Tacking Point Lighthouse to Lake Cathie. It is a wide beach with few crowds and good surf. At the northern end are a surf life-saving club and a patrolled swimming area. The most distinctive activity here is the camel ride. A long-established local camel team runs tours on the beach each morning, lasting about 20 to 30 minutes and costing several dozen Australian dollars. Book in advance on weekends and public holidays. The beach is good for surfing, walking and watching the sunrise. Swim only between the red and yellow flags.
Opening hours
Open all day; camel rides usually run in the morning
Nearby sights
- Tacking Point Lighthouse
- Sea Acres Rainforest Centre
- Shelly Beach (Port Macquarie)
- Flynns Beach
- Port Macquarie Koala Hospital
- Port Macquarie Coastal Walk
- Mid North Coast Maritime Museum
- Kooloonbung Creek Nature Park