Agnes Waters Main Beach

Agnes Water Beach stretches for 6 km and is a great surfing beach. It is also claimed to be the most northern surf beach on the east coast of Australia and is very popular with surfers of all ages.

Agnes Water Beach is a patrolled surf beach (lifeguards on duty at certain times.) Weekends and Holiday periods.

The beach stretches all the way to Seventeen Seventy headland – about 6kms. Great surf for longboards with the best wave being at the Point.

You may see many species of terns, white-bellied sea eagles, turtles, dolphins and large schools of fish. Look out for pretty seashells washed up from the iconic Great Barrier Reef.

November and December are the best months to catch a glimpse of the nesting mother turtles. Be sure to keep your distance if you notice any mother turtles making their way up the beach to nest. If you are lucky enough to see a turtle on the beach, keep your distance and stay still. Try not to approach the turtles as they may feel threatened and will return to the ocean without laying their eggs. If a turtle is digging her nest, please remain at least 10 meters away. Once digging has finished, wait 15 minutes before approaching from behind. Please remember laying eggs is stressful and tiring, so please give her some room to move back to the ocean.

Springs Beach

This beach is a local favourite and great for surfing. It is a bit of a hike down to the sea and coming back up the hill carrying your board can be hard work, but it’s worth it!

To get to Springs beach, drive along Springs Road and turn left into a dirt road, just opposite the Paperbark Forest Walk. Park your car and follow the boardwalk down to the beach. Red Rock Walking Trail starts here and is a great way to see the coastline.

The beach is great for exploring, walking and getting away from the crowds.

Please be aware that the beach is not patrolled.

Chinaman's Beach

Access to this beach is via a bitumen track off of Springs Road.

From the Visitor Information Centre drive along Springs Road for approximately 1.3kms. Turn left and follow the road to a small car park at the beach.

This is a secluded, quiet, natural beach where you can escape the crowds.

It is an unpatrolled beach.

Explore rock pools.