Elizabeth Beach, NSW: One great Booti Booti National Park beach

Elizabeth Beach, NSW, is arguably the best swimming beach in the Pacific Palms area. It also has a beautiful setting inside Booti Booti National Park.

Where is Elizabeth Beach, NSW?

Elizabeth Beach, NSW, is a beach in the Pacific Palms area of the Barrington Coast. It is at the southern end of Booti Booti National Park, framed by the steep-rising Booti Hill.

The nearest town to Elizabeth Beach is Forster, a 21km drive away.

Can you swim at Elizabeth Beach, NSW?

It is possible to swim at Elizabeth Beach, NSW. Unlike many other nearby beaches, such as Boomerang Beach and Blueys Beach, it doesn’t get hit with big surf. That’s because it faces north to north-east, and is largely protected from the prevailing swells.

That’s bad news for surfers – usually a low shore break is the best you’ll get here. But it is good news for swimmers.

The Pacific Palms Surf Lifesaving Club is also based at Elizabeth Beach. During the summer months, this is the only Pacific Palms Beach with regular lifeguard patrols.

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Elizabeth Beach picnic area

There is also a picnic area behind Elizabeth Beach. This comes with barbecues. There are also toilets and showers.

You might want to opt for street parking in Pacific Palms, then walk the short distance to the beach, however. There’s a national park entry fee of $8 per car per day.

Is Elizabeth Beach dog-friendly?

Elizabeth Beach is not one of the Barrington Coast beaches where dogs are allowed off-leash. Try One Mile Beach in Forster or Nine Mile Beach in Tuncurry if travelling with a dog.

Accommodation near Elizabeth Beach is available at the Pacific Palms Caravan Park.

Other Barrington Coast beaches in the Australian Beach Guide include Tuncurry Beach, Bennetts Beach in Hawks Nest and Burgess Beach in Forster.