Avoca Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Avoca Beach showing waves, a bay or harbour and a beach
Avoca Beach featuring a bay or harbour, a coastal town and a beach
Avoca Beach which includes surfing, waves and a bay or harbour
Avoca Beach
Avoca Beach which includes waves, a coastal town and a bay or harbour

Check the surf, peruse waterfront markets and art galleries or explore pretty lagoons, lakes and hinterland wilderness at this popular beachside retreat.

Hugging the shores of Avoca Lake and the Central Coast, Avoca Beach is a town with plenty of waterfront appeal. Enjoy a relaxing getaway or an exciting family vacation with Avoca Beach’s ideal golden sands, surf breaks, wooded hillsides and cozy village. Stretching south to Macmasters Beach, the Avoca Beach coastline features hiking trails and scenic headlands.

Visit the town’s namesake, Avoca Beach, for a day of seaside fun. The beach stretches over 1 mile (2 kilometers) between two rocky bluffs studded with tall Norfolk Island pines. Its surf break ranges from gentle waves for novices to powerful barrels for more experienced surfers. Swim and play in the waves under the watch of the surf lifeguards who patrol the southern section of the beach. Near the rocky southern platform, explore tide pools overlooked by the historic surf lifesaving club. Check out the different sea critters living amid swirling seaweed and hollowed rocks. You can also rent kayaks, aquabikes and other watercraft at the beach.

Stroll along the esplanade and stop at waterfront cafés, restaurants, galleries and boutiques. The Beachside Market is held here on the fourth Sunday of the month. Take a break from the beach and see a film at the historic Avoca Beach Picture Theatre.

Behind the beach, find the still waters of Avoca Lake and the Aquafun water park. This pretty expanse is great for bird-watching walks and picnics. Follow other scenic walking trails on the rocky headlands at the southern end of the beach. Investigate Captain Cook Lookout and breathtaking bush trails along the Mount Bouddi Walking Track.

Avoca Beach is a popular Central Coast getaway, about a 1.5-hour drive north from Sydney or south from Newcastle. It has a wide selection of accommodations, including relaxing retreats. Reach the town via train arriving at Gosford station, 10 miles (16 kilometers) away. Be charmed by Avoca Beach’s laid-back atmosphere at any time of year.

Avoca Beach Hotel

Avoca Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
360 Avoca Drive, Avoca Beach, NSW
The price is AU$147 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$147
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Avoca Beach. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and 2 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (445 reviews)
"On the main road into Avoca. Linked to a pub with a half decent bistro and some nice spaces indoor and out. Rooms functional and well maintained, but smell of cheap chemicals. Reception staff nice. Did the job for one night, but you have to drive anywhere (eg Avoca). I walked home at night and that ..."

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

Avoca Beach Hotel
Mantra Ettalong Beach

Mantra Ettalong Beach

4 out of 5
53-54 The Esplanade, Ettalong Beach, NSW
The price is AU$169 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$169
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Ettalong Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 20 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,425 reviews)
Love Love Manta Ettalong
"Its such a great hotel! Fantastic rooms with nice views of beaches, close to shops, food ect.. Perfect Location to explore the area. Bonus having the RSL next door for meals & entertainment!"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Mantra Ettalong Beach
Nesuto The Entrance Apartments

Nesuto The Entrance Apartments

3.5 out of 5
18 Coral Street, The Entrance, NSW
The price is AU$151 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
AU$151
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in The Entrance. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,463 reviews)
"Highly recommended 👌"

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Nesuto The Entrance Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Blue Seas Villa, Sth Avoca Magnificent Beach & Ocean Views

Blue Seas Villa, Sth Avoca Magnificent Beach & Ocean Views

AVOCA BEACH
Stay at this villa in Avoca Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Terrigal Beach and Avoca Beach are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (121 reviews)
"Blue Seas Villa was perfect for our weekend away. The views of Avoca Beach were incredible. The decor is simple beach style and has all the amenities to make the stay very comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and would definitely return"

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Blue Seas Villa, Sth Avoca Magnificent Beach & Ocean Views
SANDY CORNER - Beach & Lakefront #1 BEST LOCATION

SANDY CORNER - Beach & Lakefront #1 BEST LOCATION

Avoca Beach
Book a stay at this beach cottage in Avoca Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Terrigal Beach and North Avoca Beach are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (100 reviews)
"Absolutely beautifully renovated. Clean and cosy. The hosts reply instantly to any question and are very accommodating. Can’t recommend it enough."

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

SANDY CORNER - Beach & Lakefront #1 BEST LOCATION
Mantra Ettalong Beach

Mantra Ettalong Beach

4 out of 5
53-54 The Esplanade, Ettalong Beach, NSW
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Ettalong Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 20 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,425 reviews)
Love Love Manta Ettalong
"Its such a great hotel! Fantastic rooms with nice views of beaches, close to shops, food ect.. Perfect Location to explore the area. Bonus having the RSL next door for meals & entertainment!"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Mantra Ettalong Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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