


1. How do I get to Austinmer Beach?


By Car to Austinmer Beach
Sydney to Austinmer is 1 hour and 20 minutes
Parramatta to Austinmer is 1 hour and 22 minutes
Campbelltown to Austinmer is 40 minutes
North Sydney to Austinmer is 1 hour and 30 minutes

2. Is there parking and how much does it cost?


3. Is Austinmer Beach patrolled?

Austinmer beach is patrolled daily from 9 am - 6 pm during peak times (November-March). In the shoulder periods (Late September-November & March-Late April) the beach is patrolled from 9 am-5 pm. There are no lifeguards from late April through the winter to late September.


Public toilets are at the southern end of the beach. There are freshwater showers outside the surf club. There is a blubber also on the southern end.

5. Is there shade or undercover picnic tables at Austinmer Beach?


6. Is Austinmer Beach good for surfing?

Austinmer is a reasonable surfers beach - best to check out for accurate and up to date information.

7. Is there an ocean pool at Austinmer Beach?


8. Is Austinmer Beach a good place for kids?


'Little Austi' the next beach further north is where the locals head. The beach is quiet and a little more protected which is perfect for babies and toddlers.  You can access it from Yuruga Street, Austinmer. Be aware that this is a dog-friendly beach which offers off-leash use at any time.

9. Is there a good coffee nearby?

If you need an immediate coffee hit then you can simply cross the road to the Austi Beach Cafe however if you are prepared to wander a little further and explore - walk down Moore Street to Fireworks which also offers excellent coffee.

10. Is Austinmer Beach dog-friendly?

Austinmer Beach does not allow pets at any time.  'Little Austi' the beach further north allows dogs off-leash at any time.

11. Are there public BBQs at Austinmer Beach?

There are no public BBQs at the beach. The closest public BBQ is at Thirroul Beach Reserve. So you could spend the morning at Austinmer and then move to Thirroul Beach, however, be aware parking at Thirroul can be problematic as it gets very busy.

12. Can you recommend a place for lunch nearby?

You can cross the road and eat at Shell's Diner which offers fish and chips, hamburgers as well as salads and sandwiches.  If you are looking for something fancier then the Austi Beach Cafe does both dine-in and takeaway meals and snacks.  If you would like a glass of wine and to get off the sand for a bit The Headlands Hotel has a dining area and bar however prices can be considerably more than on the beach.

13. How much would a house cost around here?

Funnily enough, I get this one all the time!  Austinmer is a hotly sought after suburb and thus not the place to pick up a bargain. A property with ocean views will set you back anything from 1.5 million to 2 million. Further back off Austinmer Beach towards the escarpment will still set you back well over a million dollars. So save yourself the stress and book an Austinmer holiday home instead.

14. Are there any events held at Austinmer Beach?

Nippers are held every second Sunday on the beach from 9 am so be prepared for hoards of cars, parents and kids running around.