Photo of Bongon Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Bongon Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Bongon Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Bongon Beach located in natural area

Photo of Bongon Beach surrounded by mountains

7.6

Very good

Bongon Beach

Catherine Hill Bay, Australia

#360 out of 491 in New South Wales

7.6

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Perfect for swimming Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Budgewoi • 8.1 km

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Meal Takeaway Matts' Diner Takeaway (Lake Munmorah)

8 - Very good 4.3km

Cafe Lakes Beach Cafe

8.8 - Excellent 9.6km

Cafe The Anchor at Lakes Beach

8.8 - Excellent 9.6km

National Park Bongon Beach

50m

National Park Moonee Beach trail

800m

Hiking Area Grass tree track

810m

Park New South Wales

2.4km

National Park Munmorah State Conservation Area

2.8km

Park Munmorah State Conservation Area

3.3km

National Park Northern Lake Munmorah Sand Dunes

4km

Park Rodney Close Reserve

4.2km

Park Patrick Kelly Reserve

4.4km

Playground Patrick Kelly Playground

4.3km

Tourist Attraction Tea Tree Lookout

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Shark Hole

5.6km

Tourist Attraction Coastal walking track

7.5km

Historical Landmark Ghosties Beach Caves

1km

Historical Landmark Catherine Hill Bay Jetty

2.9km

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About

Bongon Beach is located on the Tasman sea and it is in the 22th place out of 30 beaches in the Central Coast region The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so it is highly recommended to wear 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.

Bongon Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Frazer Beach, which has a rating of 8.

Bongon Beach (Central Coast) is located outside the Budgewoi 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 Bongon 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.

Weather

history

+18 ^o C +11 ^o C

Air temperature

4.8 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

1.2 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Budgewoi • 8.1 km

Map of beach

Meal Takeaway Matts' Diner Takeaway (Lake Munmorah)

8 - Very good 4.3km

Cafe Lakes Beach Cafe

8.8 - Excellent 9.6km

Cafe The Anchor at Lakes Beach

8.8 - Excellent 9.6km

National Park Bongon Beach

50m

National Park Moonee Beach trail

800m

Hiking Area Grass tree track

810m

Park New South Wales

2.4km

National Park Munmorah State Conservation Area

2.8km

Park Munmorah State Conservation Area

3.3km

National Park Northern Lake Munmorah Sand Dunes

4km

Park Rodney Close Reserve

4.2km

Park Patrick Kelly Reserve

4.4km

Playground Patrick Kelly Playground

4.3km

Tourist Attraction Tea Tree Lookout

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Shark Hole

5.6km

Tourist Attraction Coastal walking track

7.5km

Historical Landmark Ghosties Beach Caves

1km

Historical Landmark Catherine Hill Bay Jetty

2.9km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

560m 7 min walk

Frazer Beach Frazer Beach

8 Very good

1.3km 18 min walk

Ghosties Beach Ghosties Beach

7.5 Very good

1.9km 25 min walk

Moonee Beach Moonee Beach

7.9 Very good

2.5km

Red Ochre Beach Red Ochre Beach

7.6 Very good

3.8km

Middle Camp Beach Middle Camp Beach

7.8 Very good

6.5km

Pinny Beach Pinny Beach

6.8 Good

7.6km

Budgewoi Beach Budgewoi Beach

7.7 Very good

9.2km

Caves Beach Caves Beach

8.1 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Budgewoi • 8.1km

Transport

Airport

BEO • 13.5km

Bus Station

Morisset Station, Stand C • 15.5km

Train Station

Wyee Station • 13km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Bongon Beach?

The coastline of Bongon Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Bongon Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Bongon 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 Bongon Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Bongon Beach is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Bongon Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Bongon 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 sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Bongon Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Bongon Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. 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.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Bongon Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Bongon Beach.

How far is the Bongon Beach from parking?

The Bongon Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Bongon Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Bongon Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Tea Tree Lookout located in 3.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Bongon Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Bongon Beach is January. Its average value reaches 26°C. The warmest sea is in January, the average value is 25°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 17°C and water 16°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Bongon Beach (Central Coast 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.Bongon Beach (Central Coast Council) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.