Charlesworth Bay Beach, Coffs Harbour: Things to do & accommodation
The best things to do at Charlesworth Bay Beach, Coffs Harbour, include dog-walking, swimming, the Diggers Head Trail and the Solitary Islands Aquarium. Accommodation is available at the Charlesworth Bay Beach Resort.
Charlesworth Bay Beach, NSW, is by no means the most impressive beach on the Coffs Coast. But it’s still pretty gorgeous, and a lot of people will end up staying there.
The Charlesworth Bay Beach Resort is arguably much more famous than the 500 metre-long beach itself.
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Where is Charlesworth Bay Beach?
Charlesworth Bay Beach is in Korora, just north of Coffs Harbour on the Coffs Coast of New South Wales.
The bigger Korora Beach lies to the north and Diggers Head is to the south.
6 fab Coffs Harbour experiences to book in advance
- Glide through nature – on a Boambee Creek kayaking tour guided by a marine scientist.
- Jump out of a plane – with tandem skydives that land on the beach.
- Go kayaking and wildlife-spotting – on a coastal adventure.
- Head into the hinterland – on a rainforest and waterfalls day tour.
- Test your nerve and agility – at the Treetops Coffs Harbour adventure course.
- See migrating humpbacks up close – on a whale-watching cruise.
Is Charlesworth Bay Beach safe for swimming?
Charlesworth Bay Beach is fairly safe for swimming. This is mainly due to the protection offered by Diggers Head.
This usually means that waves are low. However, there are no lifeguards patrolling the beach – so you swim at your own risk.
Surfers, on the other hand, are not going to get much joy here.
Is Charlesworth Bay Beach dog-friendly?
Charlesworth Bay Beach is one of Coffs Harbour’s dog-friendly beaches. Well, relatively dog-friendly. Dogs are allowed on the beach, but they must be kept on a lead.
Things to do at Charlesworth Bay Beach
Things to do at Charlesworth Bay Beach include walking the Diggers Head Trail to the end of Diggers Head.
This is also where you’ll find the Solitary Islands Aquarium.
Charlesworth Bay accommodation
Perhaps more importantly, Charlesworth Bay is home to the Charlesworth Bay Beach Resort. One of the most impressive Coffs Coast accommodation options, this resort has three pools, a spa centre, a tennis court and a nine hole golf course.
Book online for the best deals at this Coffs Harbour resort.
Other Coffs Coast beaches in the Australian Beach Guide include Corindi Beach, Jetty Beach, Emerald Beach and Sapphire Beach.
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