Scotts Head on the North Coast of New South Wales is 20 kms south of Nambucca Heads and only a casual 50-minute drive from Coffs Harbour. It sits perfectly between two regional airport cities of Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie. Scotts Head is a hot spot for that ultimate holiday destination right on the beach with its tranquil beaches and small village feel that makes everyone feel right at home, so grab a beach shack or holiday home in Scotts Head on Search and Stay, and set yourself up for a week or two of chillin' like a villain.

What To Do in Scotts Head, NSW

Surfing off the headland and some stretches, long flat areas for kiddies. The snorkelling is amazing, but please don't harass the turtles and rays. Whales pass the coast and put on some great displays, often coming in quite close, with dolphin friends.

Scotts Head Beach

Scotts Head Beach on the New South Wales coast is the perfect beach for all ages, small wave surfers, SUP's, toddlers and even furbabies and doggos.

The Scotts Head area consists of four beaches. The most northern of these Scotts Head beach is patrolled by surf lifeguards and is a safe place for families to swim.

Swimming is not advised at the other beaches which lie to the south (one has no sand, and the waves crash onto rocks) but there are walking trails around these headlands which reveal a wild, rocky coastline.

Surfing off the headland and snorkelling is amazing but mind not to harass the turtles and rays. Whales pass the coast and put on some great displays, often coming in quite close, with dolphin friends.

Gaagal Wanggaan South Beach National Park, Scotts Head NSW

The stretch of coastal land between Nambucca Heads and Scotts Head, near Macksville on the New South Wales coast is home to the local Gumbaynggirr People, this area is under preservation because it is such a special area. Encompassing Warrell Creek, Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park covers an undisturbed coastal dune system, littoral rainforest, shrubland, and estuarine mangroves – covers, in short, a variety of breathtaking natural environments that teem with migratory wildlife and precious endangered species.

Visitors to the Gaagal Wanggaan South Beach National Park will find a unique marine playground perfect for boating, fishing, and canoeing. Beach tracks lead to short forest hikes. Bring your binoculars and swimmers for a lazy afternoon of birdwatching and swimming, or bring a kayak or canoe and go kayaking or canoeing along tranquil Warrell Creek as the sun goes down.

Also Unkya Local Aboriginal Land Council offers two spectacular cultural tour experiences at Scotts Head, The Gaagal Yuludarla (Ocean Dreaming) and Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park Tour. Take the one and a half or two and a half hour tour and walk around the most incredible serene, pristine bush and beach.

Learn To Surf With A Pro

When in Scotts Head Learn to Surf with a surfing pro at Trent Munro Surf Academy. Trent Munro travelled the world as a professional Surfer for 12 years and during this time he was victorious two times in Championship tour events and six times in Qualifying Series events.

Scotts Head has no doubt one of the best Learn to surf waves in the world a slow peeling right-hand point break which gives our surfers all the time in the world to practice what Trent teaches. When in Scotts Head get a private lesson from Trent Munro, join a private group lesson or hire some equipment like stand-up paddleboard to enjoy this amazing area on your own. Grab your holiday accommodation in Scotts Head on Search and Stay and then Trent Munro Surf Academy in Scotts Head, NSW is a must for the ultimate surf experience.

Where To Stay In Scotts Head, NSW

When in Scotts Head, NSW stay in Beach Bunker on Search and Stay. Beach Bunker is a very cool 70s beach bach  (Pronounced 'batch', it is a term Kiwis commonly use for a holiday home) in an amazing location only a 70m stroll to the beautiful beach.

Perfect for 6 people and ideal for families or a friends' getaway.

The cute two-bedroom beach cottage offers a king-size bed in the master bedroom and a queen bed and two king single beds in the second bedroom.

First thing in the morning chill in the sunroom or have a coffee in the lovely gardens with lots of feathered visitors. Book Beach Bunker now on Search and Stay.


Image Credit: Destination NSW & Beach Bunker, Scotts Head NSW.