Beach Access in Northern NSW

[wannabee]

Gidday everybody,

Monday will see us heading off for a week's driving holiday in northern NSW, driving from Brisbane as far as we feel like going. We plan to do a bit of exploring on the way.

I was womdering what beaches allow 4WD access? Are there any good drives you would recommend? Do I need to get a permit for them??

Thanks in anticipation,

Mike

[Devilish]

if you get down to Port Macquarie way, there are about 10 beaches you can access (mainly flat) with a permit from 'Hastings' Council. it cost me $21 dollars which lasts till the end of financial year. All you need is to take in the rego papers of the Jeep, they take a photocopy and give u a permit to stick on your window. They also give you maps and info on where to go and sand driving procedures etc.

I did it about a month ago and highly recommend it!!

[wannabee]

Thanks for replying - I don't know if we will make it that far, but it sounds godd if we do.

[AJ CJ5]

can you camp on the beach around this area?

[ADP2008]

Hi,

Yuraygir National Park (between Grafton and Coffs Harbour) has several camping spots at the National Park and you used to be able to drive on the beach at Minnie Waters / Sandon as well as some tracks off the beach.

[AJ CJ5]

cool, sounds good. And welcome to the forums, thanks for your imput.

[The Patriot]

Hi Mike,

We have a couple of beaches listed on www.4x4earth.com.au listed.

I was at the beach in Lennox Head a couple of weeks ago, but I left as the large storms were tearing away at the beach, so I am not too sure what it is like now.

James