What is the water and sand quality of the Broken Head Beach?

The coastline of Broken Head 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 Broken Head Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Broken Head Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Broken Head Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Surfing</li></ul>

Is the Broken Head 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.The waves in the Broken Head Beach are usually strong. The open water currents in this area can be strong.So the overall recommendation of the Broken Head Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Broken Head 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 Broken Head Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Broken Head 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>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

What are the key audiences of Broken Head Beach?

Broken Head Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Campers (caravans / tent)</li></ul>

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Broken Head Beach.

How far is the Broken Head Beach from parking?

The Broken Head 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.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Broken Head Beach (Byron Shire Council) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Broken Head Beach (Byron Shire Council) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Broken Head Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Broken Head Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Broken Head Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Broken Head Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Broken Head Beach and the settlement

Broken Head Beach

Broken Head, Australia

8.6

#20 out of 491 in New South Wales 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Surfing Good for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Suffolk Park • 1.7 km

Map of beach

Sports Complex Byron Bay Skate Park

5.9km

Playground Apex Park Playground

6.2km

Dog Park Main Beach Belongil Dog Exercise Area

6.7km

Sports Complex Byron Bay Cavanbah Centre - Sports & Cultural Complex

7.7km

Park Broken Head Nature Reserve

100m

National Park Arakwal National Park

4.4km

Park Railway Park and Children Playground

5.9km

Park Butler Street Reserve

5.9km

Park Cumbebin Swamp Nature Reserve

5.9km

Park Clarks Beach Park

6km

Park Dening Park

6km

Park Byron Bay

6.1km

Hiking Area Tallow Ridge Track

6.2km

Cafe The Byron Bay General Store

8.8 - Excellent 4.9km

Restaurant Light Years - Byron Bay

9.4 - Excellent 5.2km

Cafe The Top Shop

9.2 - Excellent 5.5km

Cafe Bayleaf Cafe

8.8 - Excellent 5.7km

Restaurant The Mez Club

8.8 - Excellent 5.7km

Bar Railway Friendly Bar

8.6 - Excellent 5.8km

Mexican Restaurant Chihuahua Taqueria

9.4 - Excellent 5.8km

Restaurant Bang Bang Byron Bay

9 - Excellent 5.9km

Restaurant Combi Byron Bay

8.4 - Very good 5.9km

Supermarket Woolworths Byron Bay

5.5km

Bakery Sunday Sustainable Bakery.

8.8 - Excellent 5.6km

Market Byron Beachside Market

5.8km

Grocery Store Fundies Organics - Byron Bay Organic groceries health food & Organic food cafe

5.9km

Grocery Store ALDI

6km

Convenience Store SPAR Express

6km

Tourist Attraction Captain Cook lookout & picnic area

6.2km

Tourist Attraction The Wreck

6.5km

Tourist Attraction Wander Byron

6.7km

Tourist Attraction Cape Byron Lighthouse

6.9km

Tourist Attraction Cape Byron Lookout

6.9km

Tourist Attraction Fisherman's Lookout

6.9km

Tourist Attraction Most Easterly Point of the Australian Mainland

7.1km

Tourist Attraction Cape Byron Walking Track

7.2km

Tourist Attraction Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

9.4km

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About

Broken Head Beach is located on the Coral Sea and it is in the 4th place out of 14 beaches in the Byron Shire region The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

Located within the settlement

Suffolk Park • 1.7 km

Map of beach

Sports Complex Byron Bay Skate Park

5.9km

Playground Apex Park Playground

6.2km

Dog Park Main Beach Belongil Dog Exercise Area

6.7km

Sports Complex Byron Bay Cavanbah Centre - Sports & Cultural Complex

7.7km

Park Broken Head Nature Reserve

100m

National Park Arakwal National Park

4.4km

Park Railway Park and Children Playground

5.9km

Park Butler Street Reserve

5.9km

Park Cumbebin Swamp Nature Reserve

5.9km

Park Clarks Beach Park

6km

Park Dening Park

6km

Park Byron Bay

6.1km

Hiking Area Tallow Ridge Track

6.2km

Cafe The Byron Bay General Store

8.8 - Excellent 4.9km

Restaurant Light Years - Byron Bay

9.4 - Excellent 5.2km

Cafe The Top Shop

9.2 - Excellent 5.5km

Cafe Bayleaf Cafe

8.8 - Excellent 5.7km

Restaurant The Mez Club

8.8 - Excellent 5.7km

Bar Railway Friendly Bar

8.6 - Excellent 5.8km

Mexican Restaurant Chihuahua Taqueria

9.4 - Excellent 5.8km

Restaurant Bang Bang Byron Bay

9 - Excellent 5.9km

Restaurant Combi Byron Bay

8.4 - Very good 5.9km

Supermarket Woolworths Byron Bay

5.5km

Bakery Sunday Sustainable Bakery.

8.8 - Excellent 5.6km

Market Byron Beachside Market

5.8km

Grocery Store Fundies Organics - Byron Bay Organic groceries health food & Organic food cafe

5.9km

Grocery Store ALDI

6km

Convenience Store SPAR Express

6km

Tourist Attraction Captain Cook lookout & picnic area

6.2km

Tourist Attraction The Wreck

6.5km

Tourist Attraction Wander Byron

6.7km

Tourist Attraction Cape Byron Lighthouse

6.9km

Tourist Attraction Cape Byron Lookout

6.9km

Tourist Attraction Fisherman's Lookout

6.9km

Tourist Attraction Most Easterly Point of the Australian Mainland

7.1km

Tourist Attraction Cape Byron Walking Track

7.2km

Tourist Attraction Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

9.4km

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Area

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Localities

Nearest

Suffolk Park • 1.7km

Transport

Airport

BNK • 15.5km

Bus Station

Broken Head Rd before Beech Dr • 1.7km

Train Station

Byron Beach Station • 6.7km

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Broken Head Beach

Broken Head, Australia

Sports Complex Byron Bay Skate Park

Playground Apex Park Playground

Dog Park Main Beach Belongil Dog Exercise Area

Sports Complex Byron Bay Cavanbah Centre - Sports & Cultural Complex

Park Broken Head Nature Reserve

National Park Arakwal National Park

Park Railway Park and Children Playground

Park Butler Street Reserve

Park Cumbebin Swamp Nature Reserve

Park Clarks Beach Park

Park Dening Park

Park Byron Bay

Hiking Area Tallow Ridge Track

Cafe The Byron Bay General Store

Restaurant Light Years - Byron Bay

Cafe The Top Shop

Cafe Bayleaf Cafe

Restaurant The Mez Club

Bar Railway Friendly Bar

Mexican Restaurant Chihuahua Taqueria

Restaurant Bang Bang Byron Bay

Restaurant Combi Byron Bay

Supermarket Woolworths Byron Bay

Bakery Sunday Sustainable Bakery.

Market Byron Beachside Market

Grocery Store Fundies Organics - Byron Bay Organic groceries health food & Organic food cafe

Grocery Store ALDI

Convenience Store SPAR Express

Tourist Attraction Captain Cook lookout & picnic area

Tourist Attraction The Wreck

Tourist Attraction Wander Byron

Tourist Attraction Cape Byron Lighthouse

Tourist Attraction Cape Byron Lookout

Tourist Attraction Fisherman's Lookout

Tourist Attraction Most Easterly Point of the Australian Mainland

Tourist Attraction Cape Byron Walking Track

Tourist Attraction Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

About

Suffolk Park, New South Wales, Byron Shire

Sports Complex Byron Bay Skate Park

Playground Apex Park Playground

Dog Park Main Beach Belongil Dog Exercise Area

Sports Complex Byron Bay Cavanbah Centre - Sports & Cultural Complex

Park Broken Head Nature Reserve

National Park Arakwal National Park

Park Railway Park and Children Playground

Park Butler Street Reserve

Park Cumbebin Swamp Nature Reserve

Park Clarks Beach Park

Park Dening Park

Park Byron Bay

Hiking Area Tallow Ridge Track

Cafe The Byron Bay General Store

Restaurant Light Years - Byron Bay

Cafe The Top Shop

Cafe Bayleaf Cafe

Restaurant The Mez Club

Bar Railway Friendly Bar

Mexican Restaurant Chihuahua Taqueria

Restaurant Bang Bang Byron Bay

Restaurant Combi Byron Bay

Supermarket Woolworths Byron Bay

Bakery Sunday Sustainable Bakery.

Market Byron Beachside Market

Grocery Store Fundies Organics - Byron Bay Organic groceries health food & Organic food cafe

Grocery Store ALDI

Convenience Store SPAR Express

Tourist Attraction Captain Cook lookout & picnic area

Tourist Attraction The Wreck

Tourist Attraction Wander Byron

Tourist Attraction Cape Byron Lighthouse

Tourist Attraction Cape Byron Lookout

Tourist Attraction Fisherman's Lookout

Tourist Attraction Most Easterly Point of the Australian Mainland

Tourist Attraction Cape Byron Walking Track

Tourist Attraction Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.5 (Excellent)