What is the water and sand quality of the Dutchmans Beach?

The coastline of Dutchmans Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Dutchmans Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Dutchmans Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.The Dutchmans Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Sup surfing (Sup touring)</li></ul>

Is the Dutchmans Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Dutchmans Beach is partially protected from waves.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Dutchmans Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Dutchmans Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Dutchmans Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Dutchmans Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>On the territory of the national park / reserve</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Dutchmans Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Dutchmans Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bub's Famous Fish & Chips is the closest place located 1000 meters from the beach.

How far is the Dutchmans Beach from parking?

The Dutchmans Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

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Dutchmans Beach

Nelson Bay, Australia

7.3

#428 out of 491 in New South Wales 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Beach activities rent Good for Sup surfing

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Located within the settlement

Nelson Bay • 1.1 km

Map of beach

Playground Nelson Bay Playground

1km

Dog Park Nelson Bay On-Lead Dog Exercise Area

2.6km

Playground Bernie Thompson Park & Playground

3.4km

Playground Fingal Bay Playground

4.2km

Dog Park Fingal Bay Reserve Off-Lead Dog Exercise Area

4.2km

Dog Park Marrungbanga Reserve

4.5km

Dog Park Anna Bay On-Lead Dog Exercise Area

7.5km

Dog Park Anna Bay On-Lead Dog Exercise Area

7.7km

Playground Boat Harbour North Headland Playground

7.7km

Park Apex Park

850m

Park Nelson Bay Foreshore Reserve

1.1km

Park Port Stephens Kangaroo Encounters

1.1km

Park Nelson Bay Beach

1.3km

Park Port Stephens beach walk

1.4km

National Park Fly Point Aquatic Reserve

1.5km

Park Neil Carroll Rotary Park

1.6km

Park Fly Point Park

1.9km

National Park Tomaree National Park

2.2km

Seafood Restaurant The Wharf Restaurant

7.8 - Very good 690m

Restaurant Bub's Famous Fish & Chips

7 - Good 700m

Cafe The Little Nel

8.8 - Excellent 760m

Cafe CAFE KIN

8.8 - Excellent 830m

Restaurant Hog's Breath Cafe Nelson Bay

7.8 - Very good 840m

Restaurant Sandpipers Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 900m

Restaurant The Nelson Way Café, Restaurant & Bar

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Papa Franco Nelson Bay

8.8 - Excellent 1.8km

Thai Restaurant Authentic Thai Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 1.8km

Supermarket Woolworths Nelson Bay

830m

Ice Cream Shop Neros Gelato Cafe

8.2 - Very good 860m

Ice Cream Shop Scoop & Roll

10 - Exceptional 4.3km

Supermarket Friendly Grocer Fingal Bay

4.6km

Sporting Goods Store The Boardstore Lab

9.4 - Excellent 7.8km

Landmark Gan Gan Lookout

1.2km

Wedding Venue Saltwater Restaurant Fingal Bay, Port Stephens

9.2 - Excellent 4.2km

Landmark Tomaree Mountain

4.8km

Tourist Attraction Barry Park Lookout

4.9km

Tourist Attraction Point Stephens Lighthouse and Fingal Island

6.9km

Tourist Attraction 포트스테판

7.9km

Tourist Attraction Boat Harbour Whale Watch Lookout

8.2km

Tourist Attraction Oakfield Ranch Camel Rides

8.8km

Amusement Center Toboggan Hill Park

2.4km

Aquarium Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters

8.3km

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Dutchmans Beach is located on the Tasman sea and it is in the 18th place out of 20 beaches in the Port Stephens region The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Located within the settlement

Nelson Bay • 1.1 km

Map of beach

Playground Nelson Bay Playground

1km

Dog Park Nelson Bay On-Lead Dog Exercise Area

2.6km

Playground Bernie Thompson Park & Playground

3.4km

Playground Fingal Bay Playground

4.2km

Dog Park Fingal Bay Reserve Off-Lead Dog Exercise Area

4.2km

Dog Park Marrungbanga Reserve

4.5km

Dog Park Anna Bay On-Lead Dog Exercise Area

7.5km

Dog Park Anna Bay On-Lead Dog Exercise Area

7.7km

Playground Boat Harbour North Headland Playground

7.7km

Park Apex Park

850m

Park Nelson Bay Foreshore Reserve

1.1km

Park Port Stephens Kangaroo Encounters

1.1km

Park Nelson Bay Beach

1.3km

Park Port Stephens beach walk

1.4km

National Park Fly Point Aquatic Reserve

1.5km

Park Neil Carroll Rotary Park

1.6km

Park Fly Point Park

1.9km

National Park Tomaree National Park

2.2km

Seafood Restaurant The Wharf Restaurant

7.8 - Very good 690m

Restaurant Bub's Famous Fish & Chips

7 - Good 700m

Cafe The Little Nel

8.8 - Excellent 760m

Cafe CAFE KIN

8.8 - Excellent 830m

Restaurant Hog's Breath Cafe Nelson Bay

7.8 - Very good 840m

Restaurant Sandpipers Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 900m

Restaurant The Nelson Way Café, Restaurant & Bar

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Papa Franco Nelson Bay

8.8 - Excellent 1.8km

Thai Restaurant Authentic Thai Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 1.8km

Supermarket Woolworths Nelson Bay

830m

Ice Cream Shop Neros Gelato Cafe

8.2 - Very good 860m

Ice Cream Shop Scoop & Roll

10 - Exceptional 4.3km

Supermarket Friendly Grocer Fingal Bay

4.6km

Sporting Goods Store The Boardstore Lab

9.4 - Excellent 7.8km

Landmark Gan Gan Lookout

1.2km

Wedding Venue Saltwater Restaurant Fingal Bay, Port Stephens

9.2 - Excellent 4.2km

Landmark Tomaree Mountain

4.8km

Tourist Attraction Barry Park Lookout

4.9km

Tourist Attraction Point Stephens Lighthouse and Fingal Island

6.9km

Tourist Attraction 포트스테판

7.9km

Tourist Attraction Boat Harbour Whale Watch Lookout

8.2km

Tourist Attraction Oakfield Ranch Camel Rides

8.8km

Amusement Center Toboggan Hill Park

2.4km

Aquarium Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters

8.3km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

660m 9 min walk

Bagnalls Beach

7.7 Very good

1.6km 21 min walk

Nelson Bay Beach

7.9 Very good

2.1km

Conroy Park

7.6 Very good

2.5km

Little Beach Nelson Bay

8.1 Very good

3.2km

Shoal Bay Foreshore Reserve

8.6 Excellent

4.4km

Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve

8.7 Excellent

4.7km

Wreck Beach

7.7 Very good

4.8km

Zenith Beach

7.8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Nelson Bay • 1.1km

Transport

Airport

PTE • 4.2km

Bus Station

Fingal Bay Shops, Market St • 4.7km

Train Station

Newcastle Interchange • 41.6km

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7.3 Good

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Average Reviews rating

7.3 Good

S K

Novice Beachgoer

6 Pleasant

Pretty little cove, calm waters. Rating lower than expected as we found 2 poisonous jellyfish washed up on beach so did not go in the water with kids after that. Nice beach to look at though!

Siti Sundari

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Little white sandy beach located next to the walking path that connect you to Bagnal beach, also playground area. The dutchies beach near the village, housing complex, no food shop, not pet friendly. It has picnic area with table and bench as well as public shower and toilet. Not much parking space approximate less than 10 cars only. Lovely beach.

jessie Wang

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Wow The sunset was so 😻 It was a relaxed place.

Lani Dyer

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Beautiful area for young families, the water is shallow and gentle, the beach is clean and the amenities are close. There are concrete pathways should you choose to go for a walk or a skate around the coastline.

michael Berman

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

This is a nice little beach hidden away just behind Nelsons Bay nice and quiet relaxing very flat water at the moment couple of fishing boats out there doesn’t get any better than that and just had a picnic lunch with some chook if you get a chance call in and relax from MWH