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8.1

Very good

Patches Beach

Empire Vale, Australia

#198 out of 491 in New South Wales

8.1

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Deserted Sand bottom Good for Surfing

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Located outside the settlement

Patchs Beach • 1.2 km

Map of beach

Coffee Shop Sandpit Cafe

6.8 - Good 100m

Chinese Restaurant Kam Hing Chinese Restaurant

7.8 - Very good 380m

Cafe Riverfront Kiosk Evans Head

8 - Very good 440m

Restaurant Illawong Bistro

7.6 - Very good 600m

Cafe Vespas on Oak

8.4 - Very good 610m

Restaurant Evans Head Fish Centre

7.2 - Good 630m

Restaurant Japxican

8.6 - Excellent 680m

Thai Restaurant JK Thai

9.6 - Exceptional 690m

Cafe Top Tucker Evans Head

720m

Park 4WD and Dog Beach Entry

80m

Park Shark Bay

220m

Park Cribb Reserve

510m

Park Riverside Memorial Park

740m

Park Gunthorpe Reserve

750m

Park Kalimna Park

930m

Park Coast Guard Park

1.2km

Park Connor Hurley Point

1.2km

National Park Broadwater National Park

1.8km

Playground Children Playground - Cribb Reserve

520m

Playground Kids Playground and BBQ

640m

Playground Lilly Pilly Park

1km

Convenience Store SPAR

670m

Ice Cream Shop Muzza's Milk Bar

9.2 - Excellent 680m

Market Evans Head Fishermens Cooperative

8.4 - Very good 1km

Tourist Attraction Evans Head Main Beach

50m

Wedding Venue Sandbar and Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 110m

Tourist Attraction Watson Beach

180m

Tourist Attraction South Breakwater Wall

220m

Tourist Attraction Half Tide Beach

910m

Museum Evans Head Heritage Aviation Museum (F111 Museum)

1.1km

Historical Landmark Wooden Boats & Iron Men Monument

280m

Historical Landmark The Anchor

430m

Historical Landmark Evans Head Lighthouse

1.2km

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About

Patches Beach is located on the Coral Sea and it is in the 6th place out of 8 beaches in the Ballina Shire region The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal blue water and bright 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 almost deserted place even during the high season.

Patches 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 popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding. There are also some surf spots.

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

Patches Beach (Ballina Shire) is located outside the Patchs Beach 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 Patches 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

Patchs Beach • 1.2 km

Map of beach

Coffee Shop Sandpit Cafe

6.8 - Good 100m

Chinese Restaurant Kam Hing Chinese Restaurant

7.8 - Very good 380m

Cafe Riverfront Kiosk Evans Head

8 - Very good 440m

Restaurant Illawong Bistro

7.6 - Very good 600m

Cafe Vespas on Oak

8.4 - Very good 610m

Restaurant Evans Head Fish Centre

7.2 - Good 630m

Restaurant Japxican

8.6 - Excellent 680m

Thai Restaurant JK Thai

9.6 - Exceptional 690m

Cafe Top Tucker Evans Head

720m

Park 4WD and Dog Beach Entry

80m

Park Shark Bay

220m

Park Cribb Reserve

510m

Park Riverside Memorial Park

740m

Park Gunthorpe Reserve

750m

Park Kalimna Park

930m

Park Coast Guard Park

1.2km

Park Connor Hurley Point

1.2km

National Park Broadwater National Park

1.8km

Playground Children Playground - Cribb Reserve

520m

Playground Kids Playground and BBQ

640m

Playground Lilly Pilly Park

1km

Convenience Store SPAR

670m

Ice Cream Shop Muzza's Milk Bar

9.2 - Excellent 680m

Market Evans Head Fishermens Cooperative

8.4 - Very good 1km

Tourist Attraction Evans Head Main Beach

50m

Wedding Venue Sandbar and Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 110m

Tourist Attraction Watson Beach

180m

Tourist Attraction South Breakwater Wall

220m

Tourist Attraction Half Tide Beach

910m

Museum Evans Head Heritage Aviation Museum (F111 Museum)

1.1km

Historical Landmark Wooden Boats & Iron Men Monument

280m

Historical Landmark The Anchor

430m

Historical Landmark Evans Head Lighthouse

1.2km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8 (Very good)

What to do in Patches Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Patches Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Patches Beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

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Localities

Nearest

Patchs Beach • 1.2km

Transport

Airport

BNK • 14.7km

Bus Station

Blackwall Dr after Carlisle St • 4.4km

Train Station

Robina • 99.4km

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Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Patches Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Patches Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Patches Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Patches Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing
Surfing

Is the Patches 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 Patches Beach are usually strong.

So the overall recommendation of the Patches Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Patches 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 Patches Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Patches Beach is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Patches Beach.

How far is the Patches Beach from parking?

The Patches 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.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Patches Beach (Ballina Shire 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.Patches Beach (Ballina Shire 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.