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

The coastline of Wategos 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 Wategos Beach?

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

Is the Wategos Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.The waves in the Wategos Beach are usually strong.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Wategos Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Wategos Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Wategos Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Wategos 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 beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>On the territory of the national park / reserve </li><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

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

The bar is located right on the Wategos Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Beach Byron Bay is the closest place located 1400 meters from the beach.

How far is the Wategos Beach from parking?

The Wategos 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Wategos Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Wategos Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Cape Byron Walking Track located in 0.3 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Wategos 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.Wategos 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 Wategos Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Wategos Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Wategos Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Wategos Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Wategos Beach and the settlement

Photo of Wategos Beach surrounded by mountains

Wategos Beach

Byron Bay, Australia

8.8

#7 out of 491 in New South Wales 0

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

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Located within the settlement

Byron Bay • 2.1 km

Map of beach

Sports Complex Byron Bay Skate Park

1.7km

Playground Apex Park Playground

1.9km

Dog Park Main Beach Belongil Dog Exercise Area

2.7km

Sports Complex Byron Bay Cavanbah Centre - Sports & Cultural Complex

5.5km

Hiking Area Little Wategos Track

210m

Park Cape Byron State Conservation Area

480m

Hiking Area Boardwalk

860m

Hiking Area Tallow Ridge Track

900m

Park Clarks Beach Park

1.3km

Park Dening Park

1.5km

Park Byron Bay

1.5km

Park Apex Park

1.9km

Park Railway Park and Children Playground

2.1km

Restaurant Beach Byron Bay

8.2 - Very good 1.2km

Italian Restaurant Trattoria Basiloco Byron Bay

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Cafe The Top Shop

9.2 - Excellent 1.7km

Mexican Restaurant Chihuahua Taqueria

9.4 - Excellent 1.9km

Bar Beach Hotel, Byron Bay

8.2 - Very good 1.9km

Restaurant Combi Byron Bay

8.4 - Very good 1.9km

Restaurant Betty's Burgers

9.4 - Excellent 2km

Restaurant Bang Bang Byron Bay

9 - Excellent 2km

Bar The Northern

8 - Very good 2.1km

Convenience Store SPAR Express

2km

Grocery Store ALDI

2km

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

2.1km

Bakery Sunday Sustainable Bakery.

8.8 - Excellent 2.2km

Market Byron Beachside Market

2.2km

Supermarket Woolworths Byron Bay

2.2km

Store Black Rock Garden Centre

9.8 - Exceptional 9.2km

Tourist Attraction Cape Byron Walking Track

100m

Tourist Attraction Most Easterly Point of the Australian Mainland

320m

Tourist Attraction Cape Byron Lighthouse

350m

Tourist Attraction Cape Byron Lookout

380m

Tourist Attraction Wander Byron

410m

Tourist Attraction Fisherman's Lookout

410m

Tourist Attraction Captain Cook lookout & picnic area

920m

Tourist Attraction The Wreck

2.1km

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About

Wategos Beach is located on the Coral Sea and it is in the 2th 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

Byron Bay • 2.1 km

Map of beach

Sports Complex Byron Bay Skate Park

1.7km

Playground Apex Park Playground

1.9km

Dog Park Main Beach Belongil Dog Exercise Area

2.7km

Sports Complex Byron Bay Cavanbah Centre - Sports & Cultural Complex

5.5km

Hiking Area Little Wategos Track

210m

Park Cape Byron State Conservation Area

480m

Hiking Area Boardwalk

860m

Hiking Area Tallow Ridge Track

900m

Park Clarks Beach Park

1.3km

Park Dening Park

1.5km

Park Byron Bay

1.5km

Park Apex Park

1.9km

Park Railway Park and Children Playground

2.1km

Restaurant Beach Byron Bay

8.2 - Very good 1.2km

Italian Restaurant Trattoria Basiloco Byron Bay

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Cafe The Top Shop

9.2 - Excellent 1.7km

Mexican Restaurant Chihuahua Taqueria

9.4 - Excellent 1.9km

Bar Beach Hotel, Byron Bay

8.2 - Very good 1.9km

Restaurant Combi Byron Bay

8.4 - Very good 1.9km

Restaurant Betty's Burgers

9.4 - Excellent 2km

Restaurant Bang Bang Byron Bay

9 - Excellent 2km

Bar The Northern

8 - Very good 2.1km

Convenience Store SPAR Express

2km

Grocery Store ALDI

2km

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

2.1km

Bakery Sunday Sustainable Bakery.

8.8 - Excellent 2.2km

Market Byron Beachside Market

2.2km

Supermarket Woolworths Byron Bay

2.2km

Store Black Rock Garden Centre

9.8 - Exceptional 9.2km

Tourist Attraction Cape Byron Walking Track

100m

Tourist Attraction Most Easterly Point of the Australian Mainland

320m

Tourist Attraction Cape Byron Lighthouse

350m

Tourist Attraction Cape Byron Lookout

380m

Tourist Attraction Wander Byron

410m

Tourist Attraction Fisherman's Lookout

410m

Tourist Attraction Captain Cook lookout & picnic area

920m

Tourist Attraction The Wreck

2.1km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.3 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

480m 6 min walk

Little Wategos Beach

7.3 Good

1km 14 min walk

Tallow Beach II

8.5 Excellent

1.5km 20 min walk

Byron Beach

9 Excellent

2.6km

Tallow Beach

8.4 Very good

3.3km

Belongil Beach

8.3 Very good

6.7km

Tyagarah Beach

7.9 Very good

7.5km

Broken Head Beach

8.6 Excellent

8.4km

Kings Beach

8.3 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Byron Bay • 2.1km

Transport

Airport

BNK • 23km

Bus Station

Julian Rocks Dr before Sunrise Bvd • 4.9km

Train Station

Byron Beach Station • 2.3km

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