Moonee Beach and the Pink Cave
Getting There and Parking
Located in Catherine Hill Bay South of Newcastle, Moonee Beach and the Pink Cave (also called Deep Cave Bay) are an amazing place to visit, because of their beautiful colours and setting. Parking is limited near the beach access trail, as the road is narrow. However, a small area of the one-way road is wider to allow cars to park. A sign indicates the way to the beach.
The Track Down to the Beach
A sandy trail leads down to the beach, winding through bush until it reaches the beach. The beach is beautiful and quiet, making it a great place to relax and enjoy the sand and waves.
The Track Down to Moonee Beach Sandy Track Down to Moonee Beach
Moonee Beach
At the end of the track, you come out at Moonee Beach, an 800m long sandy beach with rock platforms at each end. At 800m long, there is plenty of room for everyone, so it’s unlikely to get crowded. Swimming is not advised, because the beach is not patrolled. While there we saw a lot of marine stingers washed up on the sand, which we were careful not to step on. Be careful, as the sting can still work even if they are dead. This is another reason to be careful swimming here.
Moonee Beach 
Portuguese Man o’ War or Marine Stinger
Rock Platform
The rock platform on the north end of the beach is where you will find the pink cave. Access to the cave is only safe at low tide, so make sure you check tide times before you go. Walking across the rock platform can be slippery, so have good footwear and take care.
On your 700m walk to the cave, take time to look at some of the wonderful rock pools, as some are very colourful. Also look at the algae and seaweed growing on the exposed rocks, many of them are also brightly coloured.
Rock Platform Looking at Moonee Beach A Rock Pool on the Rock Platform Small Bay on the Rock Platform Small Bay on the Rock Platform
The Pink Cave
Remember to only go here at low tide, because this is the safest period, as well as ensuring you see the pink rocks. The rocks are wet and slippery, because the cave is tidal, so take care.
Inside the cave, where the waves wash in, you will see the amazing pink rocks. Fully exposed at low tide, they make a great sight.
The Pink Cave Inside The Pink Cave A Small Pool in the Pink Cave The Pink Cave Entrance to the Pink Cave Looking out of the Cave
What Did We Think?
This was a great place to visit, because of the amazing colours of the cave. The beach is a great place to relax and enjoy you surrounding, either before or after the walk along the rock platform.
A great addition to this visit is the Ghosties Beach Cave, which is only 1600m away along the beach.
To see what else there is to do in New South Wales, please see some of our other stories.
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