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Old Bar Beach

National Parks and Reserves

The seaside town of Old Bar is located twelve kilometres from the Pacific Highway and 15 minutes east of Taree.
Old Bar Beach
Old Bar Beach is a well-known surfing beach and is also a fantastic kite-boarding spot. Beach fishing is also a favourite pastime for locals and tourists.

Part of the beach backs onto Manning Entrance State Park.

Beach permits for a four-wheel drive can be obtained from the MidCoast Council.

Old Bar Beach is patrolled during the summer months and has a Surf Lifesaving Club overlooking the beach.
Information

Website

www.barringtoncoast.com.au

Address

Ungala Rd at Old Bar Road, New South Wales, 2430

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