Photo of Wreck Beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Wreck Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Wreck Beach with straight shore

Photo of Wreck Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Wreck Beach located in natural area

7.7

Very good

Wreck Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Wreck Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Wreck Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Shoal Bay Country Club is the closest place located 900 meters from the beach.

Shoal Bay, Australia

#338 out of 491 in New South Wales

7.7

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Picturesque Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Good for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Shoal Bay • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Coffee Shop The Iron Door Craft Street Food

9.4 - Excellent 790m

Meal Takeaway Aussie Bob's Fish & Chips

7.4 - Good 850m

Bar Shoal Bay Country Club

8.4 - Very good 880m

Coffee Shop Mermaids Cafe

6 - Pleasant 920m

Restaurant Atmos

9 - Excellent 940m

Restaurant Mediterranean Kings Kebab

7 - Good 980m

Cafe The Cafe

8.6 - Excellent 980m

Italian Restaurant Gianni's

8 - Very good 1km

Thai Restaurant Mod Thai

7.8 - Very good 1km

Hiking Area Stephens Peak

300m

Park Box Beach

570m

Park Zenith Beach Tomaree

620m

Hiking Area Tomaree Coastal Walk

770m

Hiking Area Tomaree Head Summit walk

810m

Hiking Area Green Hill

1km

National Park Shoal Bay Foreshore Reserve

1.1km

Park Anzac Park

1.8km

National Park Fingal Island

2.1km

Dog Park Marrungbanga Reserve

900m

Playground Bernie Thompson Park & Playground

1km

Playground Fingal Bay Playground

2.2km

Dog Park Fingal Bay Reserve Off-Lead Dog Exercise Area

2.3km

Dog Park Nelson Bay On-Lead Dog Exercise Area

2.4km

Playground Boat Harbour North Headland Playground

9.4km

Dog Park Boat Harbour Off-Leash Dog Exercise Area

9.6km

Ice Cream Shop Scoop & Roll

10 - Exceptional 720m

Supermarket Friendly Grocer Fingal Bay

2.8km

Landmark Tomaree Mountain

1km

Wedding Venue Saltwater Restaurant Fingal Bay, Port Stephens

9.2 - Excellent 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Barry Park Lookout

2.7km

Tourist Attraction Point Stephens Lighthouse and Fingal Island

2.8km

Landmark Gan Gan Lookout

4.8km

Tourist Attraction Boat Harbour Whale Watch Lookout

9.9km

Amusement Center Toboggan Hill Park

6.2km

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About

Wreck Beach is located on the Tasman sea and it is in the 12th place out of 20 beaches in the Port Stephens region The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains.

It is a straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, 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.

Wreck 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.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

9 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.

Wreck Beach (Port Stephens) is located outside the Shoal 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 Wreck 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.

Located outside the settlement

Shoal Bay • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Coffee Shop The Iron Door Craft Street Food

9.4 - Excellent 790m

Meal Takeaway Aussie Bob's Fish & Chips

7.4 - Good 850m

Bar Shoal Bay Country Club

8.4 - Very good 880m

Coffee Shop Mermaids Cafe

6 - Pleasant 920m

Restaurant Atmos

9 - Excellent 940m

Restaurant Mediterranean Kings Kebab

7 - Good 980m

Cafe The Cafe

8.6 - Excellent 980m

Italian Restaurant Gianni's

8 - Very good 1km

Thai Restaurant Mod Thai

7.8 - Very good 1km

Hiking Area Stephens Peak

300m

Park Box Beach

570m

Park Zenith Beach Tomaree

620m

Hiking Area Tomaree Coastal Walk

770m

Hiking Area Tomaree Head Summit walk

810m

Hiking Area Green Hill

1km

National Park Shoal Bay Foreshore Reserve

1.1km

Park Anzac Park

1.8km

National Park Fingal Island

2.1km

Dog Park Marrungbanga Reserve

900m

Playground Bernie Thompson Park & Playground

1km

Playground Fingal Bay Playground

2.2km

Dog Park Fingal Bay Reserve Off-Lead Dog Exercise Area

2.3km

Dog Park Nelson Bay On-Lead Dog Exercise Area

2.4km

Playground Boat Harbour North Headland Playground

9.4km

Dog Park Boat Harbour Off-Leash Dog Exercise Area

9.6km

Ice Cream Shop Scoop & Roll

10 - Exceptional 720m

Supermarket Friendly Grocer Fingal Bay

2.8km

Landmark Tomaree Mountain

1km

Wedding Venue Saltwater Restaurant Fingal Bay, Port Stephens

9.2 - Excellent 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Barry Park Lookout

2.7km

Tourist Attraction Point Stephens Lighthouse and Fingal Island

2.8km

Landmark Gan Gan Lookout

4.8km

Tourist Attraction Boat Harbour Whale Watch Lookout

9.9km

Amusement Center Toboggan Hill Park

6.2km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.1 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

670m 9 min walk

Box Beach Box Beach

8 Very good

720m 9 min walk

Zenith Beach Zenith Beach

7.8 Very good

1.4km 18 min walk

Fingal Beach Fingal Beach

8 Very good

1.8km 24 min walk

Shoal Bay Foreshore Reserve Shoal Bay Foreshore Reserve

8.6 Excellent

2.3km

Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve

8.7 Excellent

2.7km

Little Beach Nelson Bay Little Beach Nelson Bay

8.1 Very good

3.2km

Nelson Bay Beach Nelson Bay Beach

7.9 Very good

4.2km

Great Mermaid Beach Great Mermaid Beach

7.8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Shoal Bay • 790m

Transport

Airport

PTE • 7.5km

Bus Station

Fingal Bay Shops, Market St • 2.8km

Train Station

Cockle Creek Station • 57.5km

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7.7 Very good

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7.7 Very good

Andy Peyton

8 Very good

There is a trail to this beach off a larger coastal walk. There is a trail marker. The trail has degraded somewhat, so some steps are very eroded and consequently a bit of a drop. It's probably still medium-easy going. It's maybe a 10-15 minute walk to the beach from the main trail. When you approach the beach the trail has a large drop in it so be prepared for a bit of a climb down.

Deeps D

10 Exceptional

Awesome sunrise spot at port stephens, one can simply forget the world and relax watching the sunrise at wreck beach. Did watch sunrise on 25-Dec-22 around 5:40 AM, we reached this bay by 5:30 AM. Very relaxing, kids started screaming when sun is coming out 😊 Sunset is being covered at Anna bay around @7:40PM. Beautiful natural eye feast.

Abiral Bhandari

10 Exceptional

A quick hike down the road will make way for this beautiful beach. Heaven-like as the bushes reveal this exquisite site of nature. We went on a weekday arvo and were lucky enough to get this all to ourself! A private beach feeling. Waves are strong, so swimming might only fit strong swimmers.

Shirley NKL

10 Exceptional

Lovely serene beach. The walk was steep and rough at times and took a while to reach. Nonetheless, it was well worth the trip as the beach is expansive and private, the sand is pristine and the ocean view is awesome. We frolicked on the beach sand, played with the crashing waves and sat on the beautiful rocks to watch the day go by. With plentiful of liquids and towel to dry off, the day is guaranteed to be beautiful. BTW, parking was a pain and we were fortunate to find the last slot on Verona Road. After the trip we found out that it is a Grade 4 Track where some bush-walking experience is recommended and it is 2 km return! Looking forward to some whale and dolphin watching in the near future. Tchau!

Iggy McCarthy

8 Very good

A great little beach, a bit of a hike to get there. However it was worth the effort. Water was crystal clear, sand clean as. No crowds.

Questions and answers

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

The Wreck Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Wreck Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Wreck 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 Wreck 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.

The waves in the Wreck Beach are usually strong.

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

Is the Wreck 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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Wreck Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Wreck 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:

Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Wreck Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Shoal Bay Country Club is the closest place located 900 meters from the beach.

How far is the Wreck Beach from parking?

The Wreck 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Wreck Beach?

There are 2 attractions near Wreck Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Barry Park Lookout located in 2.8 km. See the attractions section for details.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Wreck 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.Wreck Beach (Port Stephens 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.