Guidebook for South West Rocks
Food Scene
Paragon Pizzeria
6 Paragon AveGarlic Chilli pizza & Bruschetta pizzas are awesome!
Shoeys Bakery
6 Paragon AveEarliest morning 'Byron Bay' coffee in town...open from 0630hrs approx.
Best Thai in 500kms...try the Duck Red Curry or Pork Belly in Special Sauce
12 locals recommend
Thai on the rocks
12 Gregory StBest Thai in 500kms...try the Duck Red Curry or Pork Belly in Special Sauce
Fish and Chip Take-away shop and ice-creams.
Can be lengthy waits for food so get in before the crowds around meal times...
6 locals recommend
Horseshoe Bay Kiosk
Livingstone StreetFish and Chip Take-away shop and ice-creams.
Can be lengthy waits for food so get in before the crowds around meal times...
Malt & Honey
7 Livingstone StBest coffee in town
Sixty Degrees South West Rocks
7 Prince of Wales AveGreat cafe
Sightseeing
Trial Bay Gaol
73 Trial Bay Gaol Access RdSmoky Cape Lighthouse
Lighthouse RoadStunning views, beautiful drive....whale watching in winter
Hat Head
The 'locals' beach...
Drinks & Nightlife
Seabreeze Beach Hotel
Livingstone StreetFew good beers on tap
Nice to have a beer looking at the river - pub food also...boat ramp just down the river...
8 locals recommend
Riverside Tavern
92 New Entrance RdNice to have a beer looking at the river - pub food also...boat ramp just down the river...
South West Rocks Country Club
2 Sportmans WayBare foot bowls, bar, food
Social Alley Ten Pin Bowling
2 Sportmans Way10 pin bowling, beer and food
Parks & Nature
Drive down the beach and pull up at your own part of the beach - note Beach Permits required - http://www.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/development/pubs/beach-permit-brochure.pdf
11 locals recommend
Hat Head National Park
Hat Head RoadDrive down the beach and pull up at your own part of the beach - note Beach Permits required - http://www.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/development/pubs/beach-permit-brochure.pdf
Gap Beach
Beautiful little beach - lots of walking trails and a kangaroo filled reserve.
Back Beach
Lovely beach walk to the mouth of the Macleay River
Perfect beach - sheltered and you can sit on the grass and not get sandy if you choose
13 locals recommend
Horseshoe Bay Beach
Perfect beach - sheltered and you can sit on the grass and not get sandy if you choose
Trial Bay
The next 'Byron Bay'...
Entertainment & Activities
Dive Fish Rock with the Grey Nurse Sharks or do the Fish Rock Cave dive
6 locals recommend
South West Rocks Dive Centre
98 Gregory StDive Fish Rock with the Grey Nurse Sharks or do the Fish Rock Cave dive
Essentials
Coles South West Rocks