Summer has arrived, here are our top picks for the best Tweed Coast beaches!

Whether you are looking for a family friendly beach or to go surfing, swimming, walking, fishing, snorkelling, diving or even four-wheel driving. We are spoilt for choice along the coast and there is a beach for everyone!

1/ Kingscliff Beach/Cudgen Creek

Kingscliff Beach is a gorgeous stretch adjacent to the town at the southern end of sparkling Wommin Bay. The fine white sands curve seamlessly from the breakwater at Cudgen Headland in the south, where the pretty Cudgen Creek flows into the sea to Fingal Head in the north. For board riders, there are world-class beach breaks and the Cudgen reef creates a lovely right-hander.

Whilst the surf beach at Kingscliff is beautiful and one of the best places to visit in the early morning or late afternoon walk, "Cudgen Creek" at Kingscliff is a popular local hang out spot.

Little Beach as the locals call it, is perfect for families or those who do not wish to be knocked around by the surf, extra care does need to be taken when the tide is changing. At low tide, a sandbank is exposed in the creek and makes a great spot for swimmers and board riders. Snorkeling and kayaking are very popular here.

2/ Cabarita Beach

Cabarita Beach is one of the best areas to go board riding. Most mornings from sunrise the board riders will be on the hill, watching, waiting for the surf to come up. Norries Hill is an ideal headland to view the migrating whales. Walking back down the ramp and few stairs, through an archway and a short walk through the Pandanus trees and Coast Banksia you will arrive at a protected and grassy picnic and BBQ area, and car park.

The Norries Headland boardwalk is a must-do for anyone staying in the area, be prepared for breathtaking views! The boardwalk is a short 800m return boardwalk with a few steps along the way, this walk is suitable for all ages with no experience necessary. Whether you want to soak up the sunshine, scan the ocean for marine life or watch some surfing, it's always delightful.

3/ Fingal Head Beach

With spectacular views of Cook Island and Fingal Headland, it is easy to see why Fingal Head Beach is popular with locals and tourists. With 3.3km of white sandy beach, there is plenty of space for everybody, even during the summer months.

The headland itself is an amazing basalt rock formation that was formed approximately 23 million years ago by ancient lava flows from the nearby and extinct shield volcano, Mt Warning.

4/ Snapper Rocks 

Snapper Rocks is a small rocky outcrop on the northern side of Point Danger, famous to the surfer crowd as Snapper is a point break forming the first part of the man-made superbank. This superbank extends from Snapper Rocks to Kirra, a total distance of 2km.

The Quicksilver Pro Surfing Tour takes place here each year. But it's not all about the surfers, this beach is also popular as a family day out destination, with picnic tables and amenities close by with parking being an added bonus. Make sure you pack your fishing gear for some beach fishing or to dig around in the rock pools nearby.

5/ Pottsville Beach 

This beach is the perfect spot for getting away from the hustle and bustle, casting a line from shore or body surfing along one of the gentle shore breaks. 

In the afternoons, many locals can be found relaxing or taking a stroll along the beach after a day at work. With kilometres of room to stretch your legs, heading down the beach from the entrance can feel like you have the entire beach to yourself. 

With the beach being a short distance from the town centre, many grab a takeaway from a local eatery in town and head down to the beach to eat dinner with a view like no other. 

As a bonus, this beach is located a short walk from both of our Pottsville parks.

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