Discover NSW's Best Hidden Beaches

1. FINGAL BEACH, PORT STEPHENS
   

   Despite Port Stephens having 26 golden beaches to offer, the classic Fingal Beach is on a whole other level! With kilometers of golden sand and plenty of secret spots to relax, you can walk further up the headland to Box Beach, Wreck Beach and Zenith Beach to find your perfect spot. Really, there's no better place to spend your morning swimming, surfing or dolphin spotting in the dolphin-watching capital of Australia. Enjoy calm waters and the relaxed atmosphere of Port Stephens at our secluded Port Stephens YHA - perfect for your next weekend getaway.
   
   

2. COSY CORNER BEACH - TALLOW'S BEACH

   
   
   This baby is just as cute and warm as the name implies! At the very end of Tallow Beach, this little spot is protected from northerly winds producing ideal surf conditions. Roll out your towel onto the sand, get comfy on the beach and watch the hang-gliders swooping from overhead, or head into the water for an incredible surf!
   
   If you still gotta learn to catch a wave, or forgotten your board - Cape Byron YHA and Byron Bay YHA have your back! They've got board hire, surf lessons, and dedicated surf camps to get you throwing shakas and talkin' bout breaks in no time.
   
   

3. HORSESHOE BEACH

   
   
   
   Two word for you: dog. friendly. The only dog friendly beach in Newcastle, this may not be the most seculuded beach on the east coast, but we all could use some puppy love! Horseshoe is a lovely long beach, so there's plenty of space to stretch out once you're done meeting all your new friends.
   
   Bring your four legged friend down to the water to make some mates, or if you're missing your own precious doggo, wander down from Newcastle Beach YHA and get ready to have some cuddles. 
   
   

4. MOONEE BEACH

   
   
   Located where Moonee Beach and Moonee Creek meet, get ready to meet some of our favourite marsupials if you head down during dawn or dusk. It's a great stop off on your way between Port Stephens and Port Macquarie YHAs - though your head may be turned by the dozens of other dazzling swathes of sand nearby. 
   
   At Moonee (not to be confused with another Moonee Beach south of Newcastle), hang out with some 'roos or relax in the shallow waters, perfect for the not-so-confident swimmer, or little ones. There's a cafe, takeaway and a playground, so pack just what you need, and you can pick up the rest when you get there!

5. PITTWATER BEACH

   
   
   
   If you're looking for secluded, you can't beat Pitty - you have to catch a ferry to get out to the Pittwater YHA, and if you're really wanting some quality alone time, you can book the YHA for exclusive use. Kayak out into the calm waters to clear your head, or relax in the hammocks with ocean views. There's plenty of beach around, so you'll be sure to find a spot to call your own and get comfy!
   
   

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