Cave Beach

South Coast NSW


A grassy camping area near a majestic ocean beach means this is prime territory for surfers, and a yawning cave mouth adds to the shoreline's intrigue. There are toilets and cold-water showers. It's walk-in, so tents only.

It's a 500m walk from the car park down to the sites, so don't leave valuables in your vehicle.


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