Emerald Beach
Coffs Coast Regional Park
Overview
Positioned near Look-at-me-now Headland, 20km from Coffs Harbour, Emerald Beach is a local surfing hotspot. Visit also for fishing or swimming, or for barbecues in the picnic area.
- Where
- Coffs Coast Regional Park
- Price
- Free
- What to
bring - Hat, sunscreen
Emerald Beach is a great destination for a family holiday; just south of Woolgoolga and about 15 minutes north of Coffs Harbour.
It’s a quieter atmosphere than some of the other beaches along the Coffs Coast, as well as being a safe option for swimming. When the little ones are finished swimming, you can take them on a beach walk around to Look At Me Now Headland or head to the playground in the park behind the beach.
Emerald Beach caters for surfers too, boasting an excellent beach break, along with a southern left-hand reef break. You can even walk your dog on a lead north of Fiddamans Creek and south of Diggers Head.
You'll find cafes just behind the beach, where you can enjoy a meal while taking in spectacular coastal views or pick up a coffee to take on your way.
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Operated by
- Coffs Harbour office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6652 0900
- npws.coffscoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 32 Marina Drive, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Park info
- in Coffs Coast Regional Park in the North Coast region
Coffs Coast Regional Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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- Coffs Harbour office
02 6652 0900
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - 32 Marina Drive, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
- Email: npws.coffscoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Coffs Harbour office
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- 4WD touring (1)
- Aboriginal culture (2)
- Birdwatching and wildlife encounters (15)
- Canoeing/paddling (4)
- Cycling (1)
- Educational activities (1)
- Fishing (7)
- Historic heritage (1)
- Picnics and barbecues (6)
- Road trips and car/bus tours (1)
- Sailing, boating and cruises (1)
- Sightseeing (13)
- Surfing (4)
- Swimming (8)
- Walking (11)
- Waterfalls (4)
- Wildflowers (seasonal) (1)