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About Kempsey Shire

Mountain scenery is one of the most memorable features of fine sandy beaches of Kempsey Shire. And this is not surprising because this landscape covers almost the entire coast. Just imagine how you are relaxing under the sun against the background of the mountains - is this not a dream?

Kempsey Shire Best beaches

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Trial Bay Front Beach
Trial Bay Front Beach
Trial Bay Front Beach
Good for party

Trial Bay Front Beach

South West Rocks 1.5 km
Excellent
9.1
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Fine sand bottom
3.2 Amenities index
Trial Bay Gaol Beach
Trial Bay Gaol Beach
Trial Bay Gaol Beach
Good for Relax

Trial Bay Gaol Beach

Arakoon 0.8 km
Very good
8.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
4.5 Amenities index
Little Bay
Little Bay
Little Bay
Pet friendly

Little Bay

Arakoon 0.4 km
Very good
8.5
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Blue pure water • Protected from wind
3.5 Amenities index
Connors Beach
Connors Beach
Connors Beach
Good for Relax

Connors Beach

Hat Head 0.2 km
Very good
8.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Blue pure water • Fine sand bottom
3.2 Amenities index
Goolawah Beach
Goolawah Beach
Goolawah Beach
Good for Relax

Goolawah Beach

Crescent Head 3.2 km
Very good
8.4
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Blue pure water • Fine sand bottom
1 Amenities index
Grassy Beach
Grassy Beach
Grassy Beach
Good for Relax

Grassy Beach

Grassy Head 0.8 km
Very good
8.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Blue pure water • Fine sand bottom
2 Amenities index
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Popular types of Kempsey Shire beaches

Sand
Sand
Natural shadow
Natural shadow
Pet friendly
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Kite or windsurfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 14 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Kempsey Shire.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Kempsey Shire

Trial Bay Front Beach

Trial Bay Front Beach
9.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Australia, South West Rocks 1.5 km
Little Bay

Little Bay
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Protected from wind
Australia, Arakoon 0.4 km
Connors Beach

Connors Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Australia, Hat Head 0.2 km
Goolawah Beach

Goolawah Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Australia, Crescent Head 3.2 km
Grassy Beach

Grassy Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Australia, Grassy Head 0.8 km
Big Hill Beach

Big Hill Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Australia, Crescent Head 8.4 km
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Sandy beaches in Kempsey Shire

Trial Bay Front Beach

Trial Bay Front Beach
9.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Australia, South West Rocks 1.5 km
Trial Bay Gaol Beach

Trial Bay Gaol Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Arakoon 0.8 km
Little Bay

Little Bay
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Protected from wind
Australia, Arakoon 0.4 km
Connors Beach

Connors Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Australia, Hat Head 0.2 km
Goolawah Beach

Goolawah Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Australia, Crescent Head 3.2 km
Grassy Beach

Grassy Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Australia, Grassy Head 0.8 km
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Long beaches in Kempsey Shire

Trial Bay Front Beach

Trial Bay Front Beach
9.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Australia, South West Rocks 1.5 km
Trial Bay Gaol Beach

Trial Bay Gaol Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Arakoon 0.8 km
Connors Beach

Connors Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Australia, Hat Head 0.2 km
Goolawah Beach

Goolawah Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Australia, Crescent Head 3.2 km
Grassy Beach

Grassy Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Australia, Grassy Head 0.8 km
Crescent Head Beach

Crescent Head Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Australia, Crescent Head 0.6 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Kempsey Shire

Little Bay

Little Bay
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Protected from wind
Australia, Arakoon 0.4 km
Goolawah Beach

Goolawah Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Australia, Crescent Head 3.2 km
Big Hill Beach

Big Hill Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Australia, Crescent Head 8.4 km
Middle Beach

Middle Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Australia, Grassy Head 2.4 km
Off Leash Dog Beach

Off Leash Dog Beach
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Australia, Grassy Head 1.8 km
Gap Beach

Gap Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Australia, Arakoon 2.1 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Kempsey Shire

Trial Bay Front Beach

Trial Bay Front Beach
9.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Australia, South West Rocks 1.5 km
Trial Bay Gaol Beach

Trial Bay Gaol Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Arakoon 0.8 km
Connors Beach

Connors Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Australia, Hat Head 0.2 km
Goolawah Beach

Goolawah Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Australia, Crescent Head 3.2 km
Grassy Beach

Grassy Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Australia, Grassy Head 0.8 km
Crescent Head Beach

Crescent Head Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Australia, Crescent Head 0.6 km
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Good for surfing beaches in Kempsey Shire

Little Bay

Little Bay
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Protected from wind
Australia, Arakoon 0.4 km
Connors Beach

Connors Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Australia, Hat Head 0.2 km
Goolawah Beach

Goolawah Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Australia, Crescent Head 3.2 km
Grassy Beach

Grassy Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Australia, Grassy Head 0.8 km
Crescent Head Beach

Crescent Head Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Australia, Crescent Head 0.6 km
Big Hill Beach

Big Hill Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Australia, Crescent Head 8.4 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Kempsey Shire, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is fine sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 14 such beaches.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Kempsey Shire is less than 500 meters. 12 beaches are relatively easy to access, 2 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Kempsey Shire however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Kempsey Shire's beaches

Trial Bay Front Beach
10 Daxton Reed

We decided to take a stroll along the beach, enjoying the pristine and transparent water. It was a pleasant experience as we brought our furry companion along with us.

Trial Bay Gaol Beach
10 Luna Delgado

We stayed at the campground which had beach access and amenities for day visitors. There was a BBQ and picnic area, and the water was surprisingly warm compared to other places. We also did some snorkeling in the calm water, which was perfect for kids.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 4 beaches in the region, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is January - air temperature during this time warms up to 28.2°C and water up to 25.6°C. The coldest month is June - air temperature drops to 18.1°C and water to 18.6°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Kempsey Shire? In total there are 14 beaches and the most popular is Trial Bay Front Beach.

Most viewed beaches of Kempsey Shire

Trial Bay Front Beach

Trial Bay Front Beach
9.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Australia, South West Rocks 1.5 km
Middle Beach

Middle Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Australia, Grassy Head 2.4 km
Grassy Beach

Grassy Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Australia, Grassy Head 0.8 km
Big Hill Beach

Big Hill Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Australia, Crescent Head 8.4 km
Goolawah Beach

Goolawah Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Australia, Crescent Head 3.2 km
Trial Bay Gaol Beach

Trial Bay Gaol Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Arakoon 0.8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Kempsey Shire?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Kempsey Shire, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 14 beaches in total, of which about 10 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Kempsey Shire?

Most of the beaches located in Kempsey Shire are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Kempsey Shire?

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Which beaches in Kempsey Shire are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

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