Share the shore -Hastings, and Nambucca Valley Councils are united Vehicles in our aim to preserve We are privileged to have access to amazing beaches on Beaches throughout the Mid North Coast region. Our beaches are our beaches and provide important habitat for threatened species and places of safe enjoyment for all Guide to sharing our shores cultural significance to local Aboriginal people. They are also NSW Mid North Coast shared with other beach visitors, including children and pets. Enjoy our beaches responsibly Beach access permit holders must comply To ensure ongoing protection of threatened species, with the beach driving rules at all times the natural environment, cultural heritage and to maintain the safety of others it is important to: Beach driving rules Read and understand the beach driving rules. ‐‐ Check signage at the beach. ‐‐ Stay between the low and high tide marks (where the ‐‐ Check weather conditions and tides before heading out. sand is firmer) except when entering or exiting the beach. ‐‐ Be aware that access to beaches is at your own risk. ‐‐ Enter or exit via designated, signposted access points ‐‐ Camp only in designated camping areas. low tide only. Access to beaches is subject to change due to the dynamic nature of the area. Access is prohibited outside Beach access permits of the areas displayed in this brochure. For more information and details on how to purchase a beach access permit for your vehicle, visit the Council and the ‐‐ A valid beach access permit or receipt must be displayed National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) websites: on your windscreen at bottom left of the passenger side. Always drive ‐‐ Maximum speed limit 50km/h. Limit is 25km/h between the when within 100m of other vehicles or people. Nambucca tide marks Valley Council never on the dunes ‐‐ People have right of way at all times. Vehicles pmhc.nsw.gov.au kempsey.nsw.gov.au nambucca.nsw.gov.au must remain 15m away from people at all times. Tel 6581 8111 Tel 6566 3200 Tel 6568 2555 ‐‐ Vehicles are not permitted to drive through surf patrol areas. Activities involving towing of people are prohibited.

‐‐ NSW road rules apply. Vehicles must be registered, high tide drivers licensed and seatbelts must be secured.

‐‐ Keep our beaches clean. Glass is prohibited at all times NPWS vehicle entry fees apply for National Parks and rubbish must be taken with you when you leave. at Hat Head, Limeburners Creek and Crowdy Bay. Council beach access permits do not apply for Limeburners Creek. For more information see Shorebird sites and vegetation are protected. the NPWS website at nationalparks.nsw.gov.au Driving or parking on dunes and vegetation is prohibited. Our 4WD accessible beaches are important nesting habitat The rules ensure safe beaches for everyone for many threatened species, who nest from September to Council Rangers and NSW Police are authorised to enforce March on the beach above the high tide mark. Help save the beach driving rules and Council policies. NPWS Rangers these species from extinction by acting responsibly, being are authorised to enforce rules in National Parks. Failure to alert to sign-posted nesting sites, staying away from the comply will result in eviction from the beach and cancellation Nambucca dunes and controlling your pets. of your beach access permit. You may also be fined. Valley Council

December 2020 width 97mm Mid North Coast beach access Nambucca Beaches are changing environments. Access may be restricted at times due to safety, conservation, severe weather Valley Council or environmental changes. Beach access permit holders must comply with the beach driving rules at all times.

To Brisbane PORT MACQUARIE-HASTINGS COUNCIL Point Plomer M N Saltwater A1 Lake 4WD 2.4km North Valla Beach Valla North Shore Beach 4WD Access via Access via NAMBUCCA HEADS Valla Nambucca N Limeburners Queens Head Cockburn Street River Creek National Park NPWS vehicle entry fees apply Hyland Park Macksville 3.2km 10km 4WD Swimming Creek NAMBUCCA HEADS A1 Access via Scotts Head Access via Swimming Creek Road Hastings 4WD North Shore Drive River Macksville 10.6km Gaagal Wanggaan Forsters Beach South West Rocks A1 National Access via PORT MACQUARIE Park Macleay 4WD South Pacific Drive River B56 Jerseyville Tacking Point Scotts Head Lighthouse

Lake Innes KEMPSEY SHIRE COUNCIL 4WD Swan K Pool Lighthouse Beach KEMPSEY Hat Head Grassy Head K Access via Matthew Yarriabini 6km Flinders Drive National Park 4WD Stuarts Point Beach Lake Cathie 4WD Stuarts Access via A1 Access via A1 Point Reserve Road Dirah Street 8.7km A1 Crescent Head 4WD Rainbow Beach South West Rocks 2km Yarrahapinni Trial Bay Access via Wetlands Macleay Gaol Middle Rock Road River Arakoon Grants Head National Park South Smoky LIghthouse Queens 2km Jerseyville Lake 4WD 4WD Grants Beach To Kew South Smoky Beach Maria Access via Ocean Drive River Access via Laurieton 1km north of breakwall Hastings Smoky Cape Campground River NPWS vehicle entry fees apply Dooragan 4WD Smithtown PORT MACQUARIE M National Park 14.5km B56 Beach Wauchope Access off The Boulevarde Swan 4WD Access via Lake Pool Hat Head Road Innes Watson via Waste Facility turnoff Taylor KEMPSEY Hat Head Lake 10km Access via Diamond 4WD A1 Killick Beach 4WD Head Campground Access via Queens Diamond Head Hungry Road Lake Kew NPWS vehicle entry fees apply 10.5km Crowdy Bay 4WD Laurieton National Park MidCoast Council beach access Access via permit applies for Kylie’s Beach Richardsons Crossing A1 Crescent Head Diamond Head Goolawah National To Sydney Park

Reciprocal permits Your beach access permit is valid at nominated 4WD beaches within the Port Macquarie-Hastings, Kempsey and Nambucca Council areas.