Marc’s guidebook
Sport
C.ex Coffs International Stadium
Stadium DriveOztag sporting fields
Great surfing location just 2 min drive away. Several different breaks to choose from. In front of Sawtell Surf Club, down south at the island or north at Murrays Beach. Also south side of the headland at lookout has good waves, locals call 'Southies'.
38 locals recommend
Sawtell Hotel
51-55 First AveGreat surfing location just 2 min drive away. Several different breaks to choose from. In front of Sawtell Surf Club, down south at the island or north at Murrays Beach. Also south side of the headland at lookout has good waves, locals call 'Southies'.
Pet Friendly
Murrays Beach
Leashed dog beach.
Park Beach Reserve
Off leash dog beach.
Food scene
Cafes, Restaurants, places to eat.
Lime Mexican Sawtell
13 First AveOne of the best Mexican restaurants you will ever visit!!
A favourite with the locals. Great food and often have free live music. Booking is a must.
54 locals recommend
The Spare Room
23 First AveA favourite with the locals. Great food and often have free live music. Booking is a must.
Sea Salt Fish & Chips
29 First AveThe best fish & chips around.
Cafe TREEO Sawtell
20 First AvenueFavourite cafe in Sawtell!! Open breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Sightseeing
This lookout pier is 15m high, extends out 21m & offers sweeping views of the mountains and coast.
68 locals recommend
Forest Sky Pier
This lookout pier is 15m high, extends out 21m & offers sweeping views of the mountains and coast.
Shopping
Toormina Gardens shopping centre is about an 8 min drive away (4.6km). Coles, Woolworths, Kmart, Best & Less, The Reject Shop, Choice the Discount Store, Blooms the Chemist plus 43 speciality stores and services.
9 locals recommend
Toormina Gardens
5 Toormina RdToormina Gardens shopping centre is about an 8 min drive away (4.6km). Coles, Woolworths, Kmart, Best & Less, The Reject Shop, Choice the Discount Store, Blooms the Chemist plus 43 speciality stores and services.
Things to do
Majestic Cinemas - Sawtell
25 First AveGreat little local cinema showing current movies.