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Photo of Boulder Beach with blue pure water surface

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Photo of Boulder Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

6.9

Good

Boulder Beach

North Creek, Australia

#467 out of 491 in New South Wales

6.9

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Gray sand & pebble Deserted Sand bottom Good for Surfing

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Located outside the settlement

Skennars Head • 1 km

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About

Boulder Beach is located on the Coral Sea and it is in the 8th 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 spacious coastline with crystal blue water and gray sand & pebble cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. 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.

Boulder 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. There are also some surf spots.

Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Shelly Beach, which has a rating of 8.6.

Boulder Beach (Ballina Shire) is located outside the Skennars Head 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 Boulder 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

Skennars Head • 1 km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.4 (Very good)

What to do in Boulder 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 Boulder 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!

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Nearest Beaches

2.1km

Sharpes Beach Sharpes Beach

8.4 Very good

2.4km

Seven Mile Beach Seven Mile Beach

8.5 Excellent

3.8km

Angels Beach Angels Beach

8.4 Very good

5km

Shelly Beach Shelly Beach

8.6 Excellent

6.1km

Ballina Beach Ballina Beach

8.5 Excellent

7.1km

South Ballina Beach South Ballina Beach

7.8 Very good

10.6km

Whites Beach Whites Beach

8.6 Excellent

11.4km

Brays Beach Brays Beach

8.2 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Skennars Head • 1km

Transport

Airport

BNK • 4.3km

Bus Station

Ballina Coach Stop, Tamar St • 7km

Train Station

Robina • 86km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

6.9 Good

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Average Reviews rating

6.9 Good

Indice

10 Exceptional

Lennox has the most perfect and consistant wave I have ever seen. The views from the headland is piture perfect.

Yvonne Grant

10 Exceptional

Beautiful walking path either side of Boulders Beach.

Mr Fry

8 Very good

Great spot, nice lookout. Waves for surfing not really swimming.

Hannah Paterson

8 Very good

Pretty beach to look at and look at the rock pools. There is no sand.

Otis Noble

10 Exceptional

One of the most beautiful places in the world. Had the privilege of growing up here and couldn’t consider myself luckier.

Questions and answers

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

Boulder Beach has a gray sand and pebble cover. 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 Boulder Beach?

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

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

Surfing

Is the Boulder Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

The waves in the Boulder Beach are usually strong.

Is the Boulder 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 mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Boulder Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Boulder 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 Boulder Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Boulder Beach.

How far is the Boulder Beach from parking?

The Boulder 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 and you have to overcome a small descent.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Boulder 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.Boulder 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.