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Rocky Beach
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Rocky Beach is located on the Tasman sea and it is in the 20th place out of 20 beaches in the Port Stephens region The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and rocks cover, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Rocky Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
To get to the beach, you need to take a short promenade. Parking is located directly on the beach.
7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve, which has a rating of 8.7.
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Rocky Beach (Port Stephens) is located outside the Fingal Bay settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Rocky Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Rocky Beach?
The Rocky Beach is mostly covered with rocks. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.
What are the key activities at Rocky Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Rocky Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Rocky Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Rocky Beach is partially protected from waves.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Rocky Beach for swimming is very positive.
Is the Rocky Beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with rocks and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Rocky Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of Rocky Beach is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Rocky Beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Rocky Beach.
There are 3 restaurants nearby.Cellar Cafe Fingal Bay is the closest place located 3000 meters from the beach.
How far is the Rocky Beach from parking?
The Rocky Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres and you have to walk along the trail for half a kilometer to reach the beach.
Are there any attractions nearby Rocky Beach?
There are 2 attractions near Rocky Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Barry Park Lookout located in 3.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Rocky Beach (Port Stephens Council) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Rocky Beach (Port Stephens Council) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Rocky Beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.
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