Shoal Bay & Zenith Beach
A pair of beaches at the foot of Tomaree Head. Shoal Bay inside the harbour is calm, while Zenith Beach, over a small hill, faces the open sea with dramatic scenery.
Shoal Bay sits on the inner side of the harbour, with calm water and a long, gently sloping beach. It suits family paddling and stand-up paddleboarding. Resorts, cafés and waterfront restaurants line the shore, and the Tomaree Head walk starts here. From the car park, a short climb over a small hill leads to Zenith Beach, which lies between Tomaree Head and Yacaaba Head. The waves are bigger and the scenery is outstanding, but rip currents are strong, so it is not suitable for swimming. Nearby are smaller coves such as Box Beach and Shipwreck Beach. Admission is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Tomaree Head Summit Walk
- Little Beach & Fly Point
- Fingal Bay & Point Stephens Lighthouse
- Nelson Bay & d'Albora Marina
- Dolphin & Whale Watching Cruises
- Hawks Nest & Yacaaba Headland
- Gan Gan Lookout
- Toboggan Hill Park