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Blue Bay is a small town. It has a small beach. There is not much to do. That’s why I love it.
The town sits between The Entrance and Toowoon Bay on the Central Coast Australia.
Many locals and most tourists don’t even know this town exists. No hotels occupy the town. No attractions. No patrolled beach.
Then why do I love Blue Bay?
The beach is peaceful and often less crowded than nearby beaches. On a clear day, the water can look strikingly blue.
You’ll find only a few streets with suburban houses and holiday rentals. The town is an ideal place to relax and lie on the beach.
You can also walk from the beach to Toowoon Bay (the next beach south). The beach in Toowoon Bay is just as delightful. It’s a better spot if you have children because lifeguards patrol the beach.
Also, a takeaway shop backs the water and a playground (Swadling Reserve) sits at the top of the stairs.
You can also do something more active at The Entrance.
The Entrance is also a short walk from the town. It’s one of the most touristic, commercial towns on the Central Coast.
Do you feel like walking a long distance? The Coast to Lake walk loops around the beaches, Long Jetty, Tuggerah Lake, and The Entrance. The walk is well signed.
The walk offers varied scenery: beaches, town, lake, and channel. This walk should take between 1.5 and 3 hours depending on your pace.
Break the day in a cafe or restaurant in Toowoon Bay.
Where to Eat & Drink
Good cafes and restaurants in Toowoon Bay are within walking distance from the beach.
- Flour & Co. is a popular family-run bakery and café on Toowoon Bay Road. It’s a great spot for coffee, fresh bread, pastries and pies after a walk along the beach.
- Ocean Restaurant offers fresh seafood and ocean views.
- Kim’s Beachside Restaurant is a short stroll from Toowoon Bay Beach and is known for its beachfront setting.
Accommodation in Blue Bay
Blue Bay has no hotels, but there are several holiday rentals and apartments in the area.
Many visitors stay in nearby Toowoon Bay or The Entrance, both within walking distance.
Where is Blue Bay
Blue Bay is located on the NSW Central Coast:
- 1 hour 30 minutes north of Sydney
- 1 hour 20 minutes south of Newcastle
It sits between The Entrance and Toowoon Bay along the Pacific Ocean coastline.
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