Smoke House Beach

This beach is on Wallis Lake and is ideal for young children or just to paddle around. You can walk into the lake up to 200 meters till the water reaches hip level. Watch out for the occasional sting ray or blue swimmer crab!

Absolutely not.

There is shade available under the trees and grass if you get freaked by sand between your toes. The beach is very sheltered even with a gusting north easterly. Enjoy a BBQ in the early evening and watch the sun go down.

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Not really suitable for swimming as there is usually an undertow and a nasty beach break.

Janie's Corner at the northern end is best during a north easterly and Bulls Paddock at the southern end for southerly winds. The main beach works well with off shore winds or calm conditions particularly at Elim (halfway along the beach).

You can always find your own space on Seven Mile and the dunes provide lots of private areas to settle down in. In the early morning wallabies can sometimes be seen as well as the odd dingo.

During peak periods a life guard is generally on duty and Lizzie Beach can be idyllic particularly in calm conditions. Not good during north easterly winds.

During big southerly swells surfing at Lizzie can be excellent at the eastern end of the beach. There can also be rideable beach breaks at other times.

Looking north up Seven Mile Beach the view towards Cape Hawke is very picturesque. During peak periods Lizzie Beach can get very busy. Take your own refreshments as there are no shops.

Shelly Beach is probably the best beach for swimming in the area as it is very sheltered. You'll probably need to cool off as well after the ten minute stretch through the rainforest track to reach the beach.

Haven't seen a rideable wave there yet!

Be prepared to go 'au naturale' as this is the local nudie beach (why do they always find the best beaches?). Shelly is one of my favourite places and the views are stunning (no pun intended).

Not generally patrolled and not really suitable unless you're a strong swimmer. If the tide is low there are some great tidal pools to frolic around in and cool off.

Oh yes! Boomerang has a great break both at the north and south end, and in the middle. Get there early to catch a wave as during peak times it can get very busy. One of the areas best breaks.

One of the best beaches on the coast (in my opinion). Very picturesque and always a spot somewhere to enjoy a walk, a wave or just a paddle.

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As above, but not usually any good during southerlies.

Named after 'Bluey' the Cow who fell to her death from the paddock at the southern end of the beach, Bluey's Beach must be one of the East Coast's finest with its vista of Seal Rocks Lighthouse and the rolling hills of littoral rain forest.

One helluva beach but can be very dangerous in big surf conditions. You can access Smiths Lakes for some safer still water swimming.

A bit of an effort to get to but can be well worth it. Best conditions during north easterly or even in due easterlies when all the other breaks are closing out. A favourite haunt of local surfers.

To drive down Sandbar's gravel road and then hike through the littoral rain forest, you may be wondering whether it's worth it. I think so, especially if you want a beach far from the madding crowd with amazing views of Seal Rocks.

Boat Beach is very sheltered in nearly all conditions and Number One Beach each is safe to swim most of the time.

For big swells try out Treachery or Lighthouse Beach, but only for the experienced surfer. Otherwise Number One Beach can work very well in big southerlies.

Known by the locals as 'The Last Frontier', Seal Rocks is a very special place and is the second most easterly point of Australian after Byron Bay. Well worth a day out to explore the beaches and bays.

Not really a swimmers beach. Great for walking the dog or taking the 4WD for a spin.

The southern end is great during south easterlies (as they work off shore). The downside is that things can get pretty busy.

Why is it called 'Nine Mile'? Rumour has it that Nine Mile, One Mile and Seven Mile is the distance from the post office to the farthest reach.

A well patrolled beach with good swimming at the southern end. Some big surf further up the beach for the big boys (and girls).

Good surf available depending on the tide and wind though can get busy when the conditions are good.

The 'townies' beach, One Mile beach has the kiosk, the showers and the people. I like it best in the winter or quieter months.