Avoca Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Avoca Beach which includes a sandy beach, waves and a bay or harbour
Avoca Beach which includes a bay or harbour, a beach and a coastal town
Avoca Beach featuring waves, a bay or harbour and surfing
Avoca Beach
Avoca Beach showing waves, a coastal town and a bay or harbour

Check the surf, peruse waterfront markets and art galleries or explore pretty lagoons, lakes and hinterland wilderness at this popular beachside retreat.

Hugging the shores of Avoca Lake and the Central Coast, Avoca Beach is a town with plenty of waterfront appeal. Enjoy a relaxing getaway or an exciting family vacation with Avoca Beach’s ideal golden sands, surf breaks, wooded hillsides and cozy village. Stretching south to Macmasters Beach, the Avoca Beach coastline features hiking trails and scenic headlands.

Visit the town’s namesake, Avoca Beach, for a day of seaside fun. The beach stretches over 1 mile (2 kilometers) between two rocky bluffs studded with tall Norfolk Island pines. Its surf break ranges from gentle waves for novices to powerful barrels for more experienced surfers. Swim and play in the waves under the watch of the surf lifeguards who patrol the southern section of the beach. Near the rocky southern platform, explore tide pools overlooked by the historic surf lifesaving club. Check out the different sea critters living amid swirling seaweed and hollowed rocks. You can also rent kayaks, aquabikes and other watercraft at the beach.

Stroll along the esplanade and stop at waterfront cafés, restaurants, galleries and boutiques. The Beachside Market is held here on the fourth Sunday of the month. Take a break from the beach and see a film at the historic Avoca Beach Picture Theatre.

Behind the beach, find the still waters of Avoca Lake and the Aquafun water park. This pretty expanse is great for bird-watching walks and picnics. Follow other scenic walking trails on the rocky headlands at the southern end of the beach. Investigate Captain Cook Lookout and breathtaking bush trails along the Mount Bouddi Walking Track.

Avoca Beach is a popular Central Coast getaway, about a 1.5-hour drive north from Sydney or south from Newcastle. It has a wide selection of accommodations, including relaxing retreats. Reach the town via train arriving at Gosford station, 10 miles (16 kilometers) away. Be charmed by Avoca Beach’s laid-back atmosphere at any time of year.

Avoca Beach Hotel

Avoca Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
360 Avoca Drive, Avoca Beach, NSW
Fully refundable
The price is ₹7,116 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
₹7,116
₹7,873 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Avoca Beach. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and 2 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (444 reviews)
"On the main road into Avoca. Linked to a pub with a half decent bistro and some nice spaces indoor and out. Rooms functional and well maintained, but smell of cheap chemicals. Reception staff nice. Did the job for one night, but you have to drive anywhere (eg Avoca). I walked home at night and that ..."

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

Avoca Beach Hotel
Mantra Ettalong Beach

Mantra Ettalong Beach

4 out of 5
53-54 The Esplanade, Ettalong Beach, NSW
The price is ₹9,450 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
₹9,450
₹9,450 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Ettalong Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 20 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,416 reviews)
"Great place to stay! Stayed 2 nights with my family over school holiday weekend and absolutely loved it. All staff were so lovely, the pub downstairs was super convenient. The beach is literally downstairs with so many kid-friendly places. Looking forward to coming back here soon again."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Mantra Ettalong Beach
Nesuto The Entrance Apartments

Nesuto The Entrance Apartments

3.5 out of 5
18 Coral Street, The Entrance, NSW
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in The Entrance. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,451 reviews)
"Absolutely everything was great apart from how close the rooms are together, i could clearly hear every noise in the apartment next to us... had a hard time sleeping even got up at 3am to tell them to shutup as loud noises actually jolted me out of my sleep. I would of happily given 5 stars if it ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Nesuto The Entrance Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Mantra Ettalong Beach

Mantra Ettalong Beach

4 out of 5
53-54 The Esplanade, Ettalong Beach, NSW
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Ettalong Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 20 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,416 reviews)
"Great place to stay! Stayed 2 nights with my family over school holiday weekend and absolutely loved it. All staff were so lovely, the pub downstairs was super convenient. The beach is literally downstairs with so many kid-friendly places. Looking forward to coming back here soon again."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Mantra Ettalong Beach
Nesuto The Entrance Apartments

Nesuto The Entrance Apartments

3.5 out of 5
18 Coral Street, The Entrance, NSW
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in The Entrance. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,451 reviews)
"Absolutely everything was great apart from how close the rooms are together, i could clearly hear every noise in the apartment next to us... had a hard time sleeping even got up at 3am to tell them to shutup as loud noises actually jolted me out of my sleep. I would of happily given 5 stars if it ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Nesuto The Entrance Apartments
Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites

Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites

4 out of 5
89 The Entrance Road, The Entrance, NSW
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in The Entrance. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,301 reviews)
"Lovely views from our ocean view apartment!"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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