Bateau Bay Guidebook
Sightseeing
Only 250m away, Bateau Bay beach is a hidden gem. A favourite with the locals, it offers swimming, surfing, snorkelling and rock pools. On the weekend you'll often see parasailors launching from nearby Crackneck Lookout and landing in the sand at the back of Bateau beach.
30 locals recommend
Bateau Bay Beach
Bateau Bay Beach AccessOnly 250m away, Bateau Bay beach is a hidden gem. A favourite with the locals, it offers swimming, surfing, snorkelling and rock pools. On the weekend you'll often see parasailors launching from nearby Crackneck Lookout and landing in the sand at the back of Bateau beach.
A 5 - 10 minute walk away along the coastline is Crackneck Lookout. With views all the way to the Entrance, it is the best place to catch the sunrise. If you're feeling adventurous you can parasail from here and land down on Bateau Bay beach. Or follow the bush path all the way through to Forresters Beach.
82 locals recommend
Crackneck Lookout
Wyrrabalong Coastal WalkA 5 - 10 minute walk away along the coastline is Crackneck Lookout. With views all the way to the Entrance, it is the best place to catch the sunrise. If you're feeling adventurous you can parasail from here and land down on Bateau Bay beach. Or follow the bush path all the way through to Forresters Beach.
The Entrance Ocean Baths
88 Ocean ParadeBeautiful Entrance Ocean baths.
Beach and Cafe
The perfect place to swim with younger kids. Great cafe. Walk along the sand from Bateau Bay Beach, along Shelly Beach all the way through to Toowoon Bay.
46 locals recommend
Toowoon Bay
The perfect place to swim with younger kids. Great cafe. Walk along the sand from Bateau Bay Beach, along Shelly Beach all the way through to Toowoon Bay.
A few minutes drive or 20 minute walk is Shelly Beach. A long white beach with Surf patrol and surf house with a great cafe. Good surf, beautiful views and great food and coffee.
88 locals recommend
Shelly Beach
A few minutes drive or 20 minute walk is Shelly Beach. A long white beach with Surf patrol and surf house with a great cafe. Good surf, beautiful views and great food and coffee.
Things to do
One of the best golf courses. On the waters edge overlooking Shelly Beach. Enjoy a round of golf, a great meal or a drink with a view.
67 locals recommend
Shelly Beach Golf Club
Shelly Beach RoadOne of the best golf courses. On the waters edge overlooking Shelly Beach. Enjoy a round of golf, a great meal or a drink with a view.
Bateau Bay Ten Pin Bowl
470 The Entrance RdTen pin bowling
Central Coast Paragliding
17 Shannon ParadeParagliding from Crackneck Lookout down to Bateau Bay Beach
Boarderline Surf School
Shelly Beach RoadLearn to surf on Shelly Beach
Terrigal Beach
Food scene
Bateau Bay Bowling Club for a round of lawn bowls or an outstanding meal. This is our families favourite place to eat. Great food, playground for the kids, there's often live music and raffles.
17 locals recommend
Bateau Bay Bowling Club
5 Bias AveBateau Bay Bowling Club for a round of lawn bowls or an outstanding meal. This is our families favourite place to eat. Great food, playground for the kids, there's often live music and raffles.
2 minutes walk away. Great coffee, great food, great service. Local favourite.
21 locals recommend
Cafe Mocha
103 Bateau Bay Rd2 minutes walk away. Great coffee, great food, great service. Local favourite.
2 minute walk away. Now called 3 Peppers Pizza and Pasta. Owned by one of our neighbours and a favourite with the locals for fresh, quality, Italian food. Check out their facebook page.
7 locals recommend
3 Peppers Pizza & Pasta
105 Bateau Bay Rd2 minute walk away. Now called 3 Peppers Pizza and Pasta. Owned by one of our neighbours and a favourite with the locals for fresh, quality, Italian food. Check out their facebook page.