Avoca Beach and Rock Platform
Getting There
Located on the Central Coast north of Sydney, Avoca Beach is a pristine sandy beach with a lifeguard tower. We found plenty of space in the car park when we visited but during school holidays and weekends parking might be an issue. Change rooms and toilets at the car park were clean and in good condition. At the time we visited there was beach restoration work happening, which will help to maintain the quality of the beach and sand dunes.
Avoca Beach
Sandy tracks give access to the beach from the carpark. The beach is big giving plenty of space to enjoy yourself without other people being too close. The lifeguard / shark tower near the entrance is an interesting feature, as not all Australian beaches have one like this, because lifesavers usually watch the surf from the surf house. With summer around the corner this beach is a great one to spend time on and enjoy!
Rock Platform
Located at the south end of Avoca Beach, the rock platform is covered in small rock pools and at low tide you can walk around them to examine what is living there. On the cliff side is a small cave which you can enter. From here there is a great view of the ocean framed by the outline of the cave. Further along is a bigger cave, but you will need to go at low tide and be very careful. Some of the large rocks are slippery and you will have to climb over some to get to the entrance.
Places to Eat
Just before the rock platform are some coffee shops with wonderful views over the ocean and along the beach. This made a great place to stop for a break after exploring the rock platform and before walking back down the beach.
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