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4WD Beach Access (Permit Req)

Point of Interest

Contact

Port Macquarie, New South Wales / ACT.

council@pmhc.nsw.gov.au

pmhc.nsw.gov.au/Facilities-Recreation/Outdoor-Spaces/Beaches-Waterways/Vehicles-on-Beaches

Description

4WD Vehicles may use beaches in the Port Macquarie-Hastings, Nambucca and Kempsey local government areas with a common Beach Driving Permit. This is a designated access point off of Mathew Flinders Drive and vehicles are permitted on the beach south of here. Permits can be purchased from the following council offices: - Port Macquarie - Cnr Lord & Burrawan Streets - Laurieton - 9 Laurie Street - Wauchope - High Street Or the following outlets: - Visitor Information Centre at the Glasshouse - cnr Clarence & Hay Streets, Port Macquarie - Mid Coast 4WD Centre - 25 Acacia Avenue, Port Macquarie - North Haven Take Away & General Store - 73 The Parade, North Haven - North Haven Holiday Coast Marine - 1 The Parade, North Haven - Laurieton Convenience Store - 40 Bold Street, Laurieton Vehicles must remain within the high and low tide marks (where the sand is firmer) except when entering/leaving the beach. Obey the 50km/h speed or 25km/h speed limit when within 100m of other vehicles or people. Do not drive through a surf patrol area, unless you have the permission of the patrol captain on duty. Give right of way to people at all times and keep within a safe distance of other beach users. Driving/parking on dunes and vegetation is prohibited. If a section is encountered that cannot be passed because of sand drift situations, drivers are to turn around and not proceed through a drift section. No camping or overnight parking.