Dining and Eating Out, Natural Attractions, Parks and Gardens, Sports and Recreation Facilities
Austinmer Beach is one of the more popular beaches north of Wollongong. Its popularity dates back to the 1900's when people came by train to stay at several guest houses. Today Austinmer is well set up to cater to large summer crowds. It lies next to Lawrence Hargraves Drive, with shops lining the western side and a large car park and park between the beach and the Drive. Norfolk Island pines back the length of the beach with the new Surf Club and other amenities occupying the southern half of this 250 metre long beach. Two large rock pools lie on the southern rock platform.
The relatively small beach is wedged between two low headlands and their extensive rock platforms. It receives waves averaging 1.4 metre which result in two strong permanent rips against the rocks at each end. Usually an attached bar occupies the centre of the surf, however high waves can also cut a rip through this bar and generate a trough along the sloping beach face.
The beach is patrolled and located 25 minutes North of Wollongong CBD.
Attraction Opening Times
Accessible all year. Patrolled from September to April.
Children Friendly
children welcome
Austinmer Beach
Lawrence Hargrave Drive Austinmer New South Wales Australia VIEW CONTACT DETAILS
Attraction Facts
* Children Friendly
Attraction Facilities
* BBQ Facilities * Cafe * Car park * Child Activities * Assisted Wheelchair Access * Kiosk * Picnic Area * Public Telephone * Public Toilet * Shop
Austinmer Beach is one of the more popular beaches north of Wollongong. Its popularity dates back to the 1900's when people came by train to stay at several guest houses. Today Austinmer is well set up to cater to large summer crowds. It lies next to Lawrence Hargraves Drive, with shops lining the western side and a large car park and park between the beach and the Drive. Norfolk Island pines back the length of the beach with the new Surf Club and other amenities occupying the southern half of this 250 metre long beach. Two large rock pools lie on the southern rock platform. 
