Blueys Beach, NSW: Location, swimming & accommodation

About 25km south of Forster, Blueys Beach is a surfer favourite that is becoming a weekend break hotspot. Swimmers should be wary, and 4WDers should head further south to Cellito Beach.

Blueys Beach is one of those that people who know about it don’t want to share. It’s tucked away off major driving routes, although you’ll go past if you take the coastal route from Newcastle to Forster.

Get there, however, and it’s a fantastic find.

Where is Blueys Beach, NSW?

Blueys Beach, NSW, is about 25km south of Forster in the Pacific Palms area. Boomerang Beach and Booti Booti National Park lie just to the north, while Wallis Lake and Wallingat National Park are to the north-west.

The Seal Rocks section of Myall Lakes National Park is to the south.

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Why is Blueys Beach called Blueys?

Blueys Beach allegedly gets its name from a cow that fell off one of the cliffs. You can take this explanation with a hefty pinch of salt, but it’s the one that locals are happy to run with. And, hey, it makes for a good story.

Can you drive on Blueys Beach?

No, you can’t drive on Blueys Beach. You may, however, have got it confused with Cellito Beach a little further south but within easy reach. This is one of the few beaches in New South Wales that 4WD owners can drive on.

How big is Blueys Beach?

Blueys Beach is about 900 metres long, stretching between Boomerang Point in the north and Blueys Head in the south. There are pretty steep green slopes at the southern end – this is supposedly where the cow took its tumble.

It’s easy to park at the northern end, but the beach is more accessible at the southern end.

Is it safe to swim at Blueys Beach?

Blueys Beach is a surf beach, and there can be fairly big waves when they are breaking. Swimmers should be cautious – Blueys Beach is unpatrolled, with a series of strong rips. This is by no means the most dangerous beach in Australia, but it is exposed and conditions can be feisty.

Blueys Beach accommodation

The settlement of Blueys Beach has as much appeal as the beach itself. This Pacific Palms beach suburb is rapidly becoming a popular weekend getaway for comfortably-off Sydneysiders.

Accommodation picks here include the spacious Blueys Retreat Aparthotel and the more budget-conscious Blueys Motel.