Local Guidebook
Food scene
Enjoy lunch at the local pub, sit in the beautiful garden, enjoy the quaint shops and take a stroll near the Macleay River.
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Enjoy lunch at the local pub, sit in the beautiful garden, enjoy the quaint shops and take a stroll near the Macleay River.
Set within Arakoon National Park, Trial Bak Kiosk is great for a long lunch, over looking beautiful Trial Bay and surrounds. If you're wanting something special, this is the place.
Equally good for fish & chips with the kids.
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Trial Bay Kiosk
37 Trial Bay Gaol Access RoadSet within Arakoon National Park, Trial Bak Kiosk is great for a long lunch, over looking beautiful Trial Bay and surrounds. If you're wanting something special, this is the place.
Equally good for fish & chips with the kids.
Fresh Seafood Co-Op - retail and wholesale supplier of fresh local seafood. Open most days at 8am, closes 11am-12pm on Weekends. During peak times you'll need to get in early as they sell out quickly.
Macleay River District Fisherman's Co-Op Ltd
2939 S W Rocks RdFresh Seafood Co-Op - retail and wholesale supplier of fresh local seafood. Open most days at 8am, closes 11am-12pm on Weekends. During peak times you'll need to get in early as they sell out quickly.
Fresh oysters! Beware the road is unpaved but completely worth it for oyster lovers.
Oysters Jenkins oysters south west rocks
8 Government RoadFresh oysters! Beware the road is unpaved but completely worth it for oyster lovers.
Malt & Honey
7 Livingstone StGood for coffee and a bite to eat
Beaches
An easy walk, or 2 minute drive, from the Little Bay Beach House - turn right after leaving the house and head toward the 4 way intersection. Turn right again towards Trial Bay Gaol. About 500m along the road you will see a small road, turn left and head down towards the small car park. You can enter the beach directly from here which tends to be less crowded during peak times.
The beach is super kid friendly as it's a large bay and protected by the break-wall so it's largely flat and wave free.
Trial Bay Front Beach
An easy walk, or 2 minute drive, from the Little Bay Beach House - turn right after leaving the house and head toward the 4 way intersection. Turn right again towards Trial Bay Gaol. About 500m along the road you will see a small road, turn left and head down towards the small car park. You can enter the beach directly from here which tends to be less crowded during peak times.
The beach is super kid friendly as it's a large bay and protected by the break-wall so it's largely flat and wave free.
Lovely little beach 100m from the house to your left. Note the beach is un-patrolled and can on occasion get quite dangerous with rips etc. The surrounding National Park is lovely for a picnic, or looking at the ducks at the duck pond. Always lots of kangaroos to see also!
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Little Bay Picnic Area
Lovely little beach 100m from the house to your left. Note the beach is un-patrolled and can on occasion get quite dangerous with rips etc. The surrounding National Park is lovely for a picnic, or looking at the ducks at the duck pond. Always lots of kangaroos to see also!
Lovely beach in the middle of town with accompanying kiosk for a burger and chips for lunch. One of the few local beaches which is patrolled through the summer months. Good for kids and an easy walk to the local shops. There's also a very good children's playground in the area. Additionally, you can access Main Beach from here and do the long walk to Trial Bay Gaol. Lovely at sunset.
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Horseshoe Bay Kiosk
Livingstone StreetLovely beach in the middle of town with accompanying kiosk for a burger and chips for lunch. One of the few local beaches which is patrolled through the summer months. Good for kids and an easy walk to the local shops. There's also a very good children's playground in the area. Additionally, you can access Main Beach from here and do the long walk to Trial Bay Gaol. Lovely at sunset.
Easy swimming for little kids, or take a walk over the bridge and up towards Back Beach for a good long walk along the surf beach. Stop in at the Back Creek Cafe & Restaurant to refuel.
Lots of good fishing in the area also.
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Back Creek Bridge
South West Rocks RoadEasy swimming for little kids, or take a walk over the bridge and up towards Back Beach for a good long walk along the surf beach. Stop in at the Back Creek Cafe & Restaurant to refuel.
Lots of good fishing in the area also.
Sightseeing
Smokey Cape Lighthouse is great for spectacular views up and down the coastline. Fantastic spot for whale watching, birdwatching and picnicking. It's a short but somewhat steep walk up from the car park.
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Smoky Cape Lighthouse
Lighthouse RoadSmokey Cape Lighthouse is great for spectacular views up and down the coastline. Fantastic spot for whale watching, birdwatching and picnicking. It's a short but somewhat steep walk up from the car park.
Point Briner Boardwalk wraps around the coast between Horseshoe Bay Beach and Back Creek. A lovely scenic walk, and very easy with the kids.
Point Briner
Point Briner Boardwalk wraps around the coast between Horseshoe Bay Beach and Back Creek. A lovely scenic walk, and very easy with the kids.
Activities
Fish Rock Dive Centre
134 Gregory StScuba Diving
South West Rocks Dive Centre
98 Gregory StScuba Diving
The Rocks Fishing Charters
92 Entrance StreetThe Boatshed South West Rocks
LOT 303 New Entrance RdShopping
Wave Wear
12 Prince of Wales AveGreat surf shop!
GOOD VIBES HOMEWARES
21 Paragon AveLovely homewares shop in the heart of town.
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Hiking Trails
Check out alltrails.com for details on the best hiking trails in South West Rocks and surrounding National Parks.
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Water Sports
SWR Stand Up Paddle Boarding - www.swrsup.com
Windsurf & Kayak hire - on the beach at Trial Bay