Beaches, Rockpools and Ocean Baths

With 80km of coastline, the Central Coast has an abundance of options for swimming, surfing and soaking up the sun. There are 41 stunning beaches to explore, including 15 patrolled beaches. In addition, there is also a great selection of rockpools including Pearl Beach, Norah Head and McMasters Beach as well as the patrolled Grant McBride Ocean Baths at The Entrance.

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.