Central Coast·New South Wales

Pelican Beach

4.622 reviews
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Sheltered by dramatic rocky headlands, this Central Coast gem offers calm, crystal-clear waters ideal for families and snorkellers exploring vibrant rock pools teeming with marine life. The distinctive natural rock formations create secluded coves perfect for picnicking, while patrolled swimming areas ensure safety for young children. Birdwatchers flock here to spot the resident pelican colony that gives the beach its charming name.

4.6
Rating
22
Reviews
1
Photos
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Good to Swim

Pollution forecast for Pelican Beach

Source: Beachwatch NSW

Conditions Right Now

4.2ft
Wave Height
3.8ft SE
Swell
9.8s
Period

Wave direction: SE (146°) · Updated just now

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Facilities

Safe Swimming
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Toilets
🚿
Showers
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Parking
Free
🐕
Dog Friendly
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Lifeguard Patrol
summer
Accessible

Photos

Beach photo 1
Location
-33.2963, 151.5577

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What Visitors Say

4.6· 22 reviews
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Su Su

4 months ago

Stunning beach, easy to walk on. Clear water and shallow so nice for a dip. Dolphins just off shore (in October). Lots of shells. Easy walk along the beach from Soldiers beach carpark- about 1.5km

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Seanne Brooks

4 months ago

Such a beautiful calm beach great for young kids and pets

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Max Kenney

6 years ago

Nice beach not too busy with people

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Anita Malik

4 years ago

Pelicans beach part of Wyrrabalong National park is a beautiful natural and totally unspoilt beach Once there you feel so far away from everywhere

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Rachel P

a year ago

Beautiful beach private not the best for kids as it’s not patrolled but to spend a few hours playing in the dunes and making sandcastles it’s amazing

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