Brunswick Heads Main Beach
Brunswick Heads · Activities & Tours
(511 reviews)
The Bruns, as locals call it, runs at a different pace to Byron proper. Main Beach sits at the mouth of the Brunswick River, which means you get a choice most beaches don't offer: ocean surf on one side, calm river swimming on the other. The waves here are generally gentler than those at The Pass or Wategos, which makes it a reliable option for families and less confident swimmers. The beach itself is wide and unhurried, backed by low dunes rather than cafes and car parks. Dolphins work the river mouth regularly, especially in the early morning. No entry fee, no crowds jostling for a patch of sand. Bring your own everything. The nearest coffee is a short walk into town, which is reason enough to linger there too.
Opening Hours
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
- ThursdayClosed
- FridayClosed
- SaturdayClosed
- Sunday12am – 11:59pm
Contact
- +61 2 6626 7000
- m.byron.nsw.gov.au/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.byron.nsw.gov.au%2Fcommunity-facilities%2Fbrunswick-heads-main-beach&width=412
- Brunswick Heads NSW 2483, Brunswick Heads NSW 2483
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What People Say
A dramatic and expansive white sand beach with few people throughout the week. It will take you a few hours to walk to Byron Bay and you will have to time low tide to traverse the estuary mouth. Don’t forget a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen!
Nice local beach. Not much shopping although there were quite a few resale shops if you're interested in those type of things. Not many touristy shops
Beautiful beach, nice fine sand, not crowded.
Gorgeous beach. Only thing that would make it better would be an off leash option. Great facilities too.
Brunswick Heads is such a beautiful, easygoing place. The river is calm and scenic, perfect for a walk or swim, and the beach is just as lovely. The whole town has a relaxed vibe that makes you want to slow down and stay a bit longer.
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