Dreamtime Beach
Best Beach · NSW
Tourism Australia's Best Beach 2018, No. 3.
A top slice of perfect sand, waves and scrubby headland near the mighty Tweed River mouth.
Dreamtime Beach, as its Indigenous-inspired name suggests, does leave beach goers dreaming of returning long after they have experienced one of the nation's best sun-blessed stretches of undeveloped coast. Positioned just south of Cooloongatta, this top slice of perfect sand, waves and scrubby headland carries my Triple A rating. Key features are the mighty Tweed River mouth, south along peaceful Leticia Spit to Fingal Head village, a historic lighthouse and Giants Causeway pointing towards Cook Island 600m offshore - then a wide, uncrowded curving sweep of pristine beach. Skims to the charming Tweed Coast village of Kingscliff. Careful conservation of Dreamtime and its surrounds is what has made this No.3 ranking so special and deserves to remain protected.
⚠️ Ocean conditions can change quickly and rips can form even on calm days. Only swim at patrolled beaches, and supervise children at all times.