Town visits / Terrigal

Terrigal

Terrigal, NSW ~85km north of the CBD · ~1.25 hour drive Bring: Beach gear
Wading into the surf at Terrigal Beach
The palm-lined boardwalk along Terrigal Beach
The Terrigal war memorial rotunda near the shops
Looking along the Terrigal coastline towards the headland

Just over an hour from the city, this little seaside town feels a world away from Sydney.

My experience & recommendations

  • Skip the main beach, go to North Avoca instead. Way quieter!
  • There's a little boardwalk along the beach, the Terrigal Boardwalk, worth the walk if you've got time.
  • Good spot for whale watching if you're there in season.
  • Walk up The Skillion, the grassy headland above the Haven, for views both ways along the coast, Terrigal Beach one side, Avoca the other, and one of the best sunset spots in town.
  • Honestly just go for the day and chill at the beach. That's the whole plan.
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