Central Coast·New South Wales

Tallow Beach

4.720 reviews
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Nestled near Terrigal, this sheltered crescent of golden sand consistently earns rave reviews for its calm, crystalline waters and vibrant rock pools teeming with marine life—making it ideal for families and snorkellers seeking safe, engaging exploration. The distinctive natural rock formations framing both ends of the beach create dramatic scenic backdrops and provide excellent snorkelling spots where you can spot bream, wrasse, and sea urchins in their natural habitat.

4.7
Rating
20
Reviews
133
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Good to Swim

Pollution forecast for Tallow Beach

Source: Beachwatch NSW

Conditions Right Now

2.8ft
Wave Height
2.0ft SE
Swell
9.3s
Period

Wave direction: SE (132°) · Updated just now

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Facilities

Safe Swimming
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Toilets
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Showers
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Parking
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BBQ

Photos

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Location
-33.5367, 151.3526

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What Visitors Say

4.7· 20 reviews
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R a Stanley

2 years ago

Tallow Beach in Bouddi National Park is surrounded by beautiful bushland and offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. The walk to the beach is a bit challenging but worth it. It's worth noting that…

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Daithí Mac

5 years ago

Great beach. When we arrived on the beach after doing the box head trail we were the only people there. A beautiful quiet beach again with amazing rock formations. We waited on the beach for ages and …

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Rob Aldrich

2 years ago

Great little secluded beach. About a 10 walk from the top of the hill. Good to have an AWD vehicle to get to the trail head.

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Danielle Fischer

2 years ago

Stunning beach that is worth the 1.3km hike from the car park (though you may have second thoughts on the way back to the car! There’s a pit toilet and rubbish bins at the nearby campground but apart …

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Justus Otter

7 years ago

Yea was a nice beach. There is a lot of stuff lying around though, not rubbish but twigs and stuff. Surf wasn't the best...

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