One Mile Beach
A crescent-shaped surfing beach inside Tomaree National Park, with fine white sand and lifeguards in summer. It is one of the area’s most popular beaches.
The beach lies about 10 minutes’ drive south of Nelson Bay. It is roughly 1.6 km long, framed by headlands at both ends and backed by dunes and scrub. The surf is moderate, suitable for beginner surfers and swimmers (swim between the flags). Rock pools at the northern end are natural tide pools, and a trail behind the beach connects to Samuel’s Point and small bays such as Little Bay. Next door is the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary, and the two can be combined into one half-day outing. Admission is free, but the car park fills up on summer weekends.
Opening hours
Open all day (lifeguards on duty in summer)
Nearby sights
- Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
- Toboggan Hill Park
- Stockton Bight Sand Dunes (Worimi Conservation Lands)
- Gan Gan Lookout
- Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters
- Fingal Bay & Point Stephens Lighthouse
- Dolphin & Whale Watching Cruises
- Nelson Bay & d'Albora Marina