Karuah Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

#TroverDetour Camping trip 2012 - we were heading north and were in need of a break. Decided to take the next rest sign exit. Never had heard of Karuah before. The road deserted with only farmland on either side and a scattering of houses. Seemed like forever off the motorway. All of a sudden, we see the township. What a find! Situated on the Karuah river - this little township is famous for its oysters and its timber, celebrating it with a festival each October. There is an info centre and attached to it is a recycled shop called 'The Boat Shed' filled with many treasures which my hubby and I remember from our childhood. There is also the best fish and chip shop we have been to in NSW. Fresh fish off the trawlers from the mornings fishing trip. The owners are not the happiest people but that what makes this even more special as the food is unbelievable. There is a scattering of other town shops with a church who opens its op shop doors on Fridays and Saturdays and is run by the volunteers. Down by the river is a playground for the kids to have a run about. Its quiet. Its not caught up in the tourist trade. A small town with its own identity. We make this detour every year now. I recommend anyone to check out this quaint little town.
#TroverDetour Camping trip 2012 - we were heading north and were in need of a break. Decided to take the next rest sign exit. Never had heard of Karuah before. The road deserted with only farmland on either side and a scattering of houses. Seemed like forever off the motorway. All of a sudden, we see the township. What a find! Situated on the Karuah river - this little township is famous for its oysters and its timber, celebrating it with a festival each October. There is an info centre and attached to it is a recycled shop called 'The Boat Shed' filled with many treasures which my hubby and I remember from our childhood. There is also the best fish and chip shop we have been to in NSW. Fresh fish off the trawlers from the mornings fishing trip. The owners are not the happiest people but that what makes this even more special as the food is unbelievable. There is a scattering of other town shops with a church who opens its op shop doors on Fridays and Saturdays and is run by the volunteers. Down by the river is a playground for the kids to have a run about. Its quiet. Its not caught up in the tourist trade. A small town with its own identity. We make this detour every year now. I recommend anyone to check out this quaint little town.
Karuah Motor Inn

Karuah Motor Inn

3 out of 5
422 Tarean Road Karuah NSW
The price is AU$148 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$148
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Karuah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (466 reviews)
Parking outside room. Staff very friendly with my son who has special needs

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Karuah Motor Inn
Karuah Gardens Motel

Karuah Gardens Motel

3 out of 5
353 Tarean Road Karuah NSW
The price is AU$157 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$157
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Karuah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Longworth Park and Karuah ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (112 reviews)
Room was very clean, beds were comfortable, nice place to arrive to after a day at the beach

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Karuah Gardens Motel
BIG4 Karuah Jetty Holiday Park

BIG4 Karuah Jetty Holiday Park

3.5 out of 5
88 Holdom Road Karuah NSW
The price is AU$171 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$171
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly holiday park in Karuah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Longworth Park and Karuah and District ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (158 reviews)
Always a pleasure to return to Karuha Big 4.

Reviewed on 24 July 2025

BIG4 Karuah Jetty Holiday Park
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Rivers Edge Oasis -Karuah, Infinity Pool and Private Cinema room

Rivers Edge Oasis -Karuah, Infinity Pool and Private Cinema room

Karuah New South Wales
Stay at this holiday home in Karuah. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Longworth Park and Karuah Nature Reserve are located ...
Rivers Edge Oasis -Karuah, Infinity Pool and Private Cinema room
Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort

Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort

4.5 out of 5
265 Sandy Point Road Salamander Bay NSW
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Salamander Bay. Enjoy free parking, a health club and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,532 reviews)
The pool and facilities were good, the rooms could do with a refresher.

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay

4 out of 5
35-45 Shoal Bay Rd Shoal Bay NSW
Stay at this aparthotel in Shoal Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,106 reviews)
Our room was spacious, and generally quite clean. Nice to have a fan available for the bedroom as there wasn’t an air conditioner (or tv) in there. Bathroom/shower recess was a little moldy/dirty. Fridge frosted up and not closing properly. Staff were very helpful. Great location, some of the surrounds ...

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay
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Popular places to visit

Longworth Park

Explore the great outdoors at Longworth Park, a lovely green space in Karuah. Amble around this relaxing area's marina and enjoy its charming cafes.

Longworth Park

Karuah and District Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Karuah at Karuah and District Golf Club. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Karuah and District Golf Club

Reviews of Karuah

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Karuah is not far from me. It is a quiet fishing friemdly towñ. I found myself thinking about returniing.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Cute quiet town. Great fresh Oysters!!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

The RSL Club served excellent food and the local oyster supply was of top quality.

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