A stroll to the beach Walk
Highlights
- Cross the bridge over the Macleay Arm to watch fish dance in the sunlight, creating a tranquil atmosphere.
- Stroll along the path lined with diverse vegetation, enhancing your connection with nature on the way to the beach.
- Venture right towards South West Rocks for a scenic 5km walk, enjoying stunning ocean views and fresh sea air.
- Turn left towards Grassy Head for a different coastal experience, immersing yourself in the beauty of the Australian shoreline.
When in Stuarts Point, crossing the bridge over the Macleay Arm is almost a must. Even just standing on the bridge, watching the fish or just the pattern of sunlight in the water can entertain for quite some time.
Park near the Stuarts Point Holiday Park. From the car parking area cross the bridge.
Walk along the path through a variety of vegetation – from mangroves to pigface and beach spinafex – to the ocean.
If you want to go further, you can turn right along the beach towards South West Rocks – as far as the Macleay river mouth. The distance is about 5km. Return the same way.
The other option is to turn left towards Grassy Head. See walk to Grassy Head for more details.
Operation information
A Stroll to the Beach Walk
Distance: 1.5 kilometres or as far as you want to go
Difficult: Easy
When in Stuarts Point, crossing the bridge over the Macleay Arm is almost a must. Even just standing on the bridge, watching the fish or just the pattern of sunlight in the water can entertain for quite some time.
Park near the Stuarts Point Holiday Park. From the car parking area cross the bridge.
Walk along the path through a variety of vegetation – from mangroves to pigface and beach spinifex – to the ocean.
If you want to go further, you can turn right along the beach towards South West Rocks – as far as the Macleay River mouth. The distance is about 5km. Return the same way.
The other option is to turn left towards Grassy Head. See walk to Grassy Head for more details.
Credit: Macleay Walking Trails by Christa Schwoebel and John Cruickshanks
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