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Nelson Bay, NSW Coast, Australia.

This summer is shaping up to be one of the hottest in years.  Inland temps are consistently in the high 30's to mid 40's. Not something we get on such a regular basis.  The coastal regions whilst also getting hit with higher than normal temps at least has the advantage of the sea breeze.

In our caravan travels up the east coast to the Sunshine Coast for Christmas we had intended to come back south via the inland routes.  Then we checked the weather forecast......high 30's to mid 40's....consistently....not for us. Whilst it is not unusual to hit the mid 40's on occasion, this year it seems summer is vengeful as inland temps are regularly hitting the mid 40's C.  Too hot for this old girl, so back to the coast we go! Yes it's hot on the coast also, but not as hot and we have the double advantage of a cool sea breeze and a lovely cool ocean to swim in. Whilst on the Sunshine Coast you may get jelly fish, we have moved south to the mid north coast and are currently at Nelson Bay area. No jelly fish here and the ocean breeze and water is refreshingly cool. Thumbs up from me!

We have parked our caravan at Bays Caravan Park and have headed to Birubi Beach today for a tasty breakfast and coffee whilst enjoying the delightful blue sky and sandy beach views. Hubby is not a beach enthusiast, so I have left him after breakfast with a drink and the paper in the open air Cafe. I'm off to the beach for a paddle and a walk, both happy.

The water is delightfully cool around my ankles and calves and I find myself wishing I had brought my bathers. The surf lifesaving club is patrolling here which I hadn't thought of, so I would have felt safe swimming here. Lots of people here but also lots of beach. There are waders like me, swimmers, surfers, jet skis towing skiers, paddle boards, you name it, it's here, but no congestion as there is literally klms of beach to use.

Great spot, lots of beach choices with Birubi Beach at Anna Bay, Fingal Beach, Shoal Beach and plenty more. An assortment of accommodation is available in this area as well although, being high season you will need to book and you will pay premium prices. Still worth the consideration when I think that at Tocumwal where we are based it has been in the 40's on and off for some days now and it's looking to continue on that vein. Too hot for me, so here we are enjoying the cool coastal breezes and the cool ocean waters. Much kinder.

Birubi Beach Cafe.

Birubi Beach, Nelson Bay NSW






Camel rides on Birubi Beach



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Location: Nelson Bay NSW 2315, Australia

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