- Not to be confused with Ocean Shores in the United States.
Ocean Shores (New South Wales) is in the Northern Rivers area of New South Wales in Australia. This guide covers the nearby towns of New Brighton, Brunswick Heads and South Golden Beach, including the village of Wooyung which are located just near Ocean Shores.
Understand
Ocean Shores is a beach town with a population of 4,800 people. It was established in 1969 and was originally a land holding owned by Wendell West of Washington with backing from American singer Pat Boone, and the town itself is named after Boone's residence in Ocean Shores, Washington.
Get in
By car
Ocean Shores is located directly off the Pacific Motorway about 1 hour south of the Queensland border and half an hour north of Byron Bay.
By bus
Airport direct buses to Ocean Shores.
Get around
See
- 🌍 Devines Lookout, Tongarra Dr. Lookout overlooking the river, creek, sea, ocean and the town itself.
- 🌍 Marshalls Creek Nature Reserve, New Brighton Rd, ☏ +61 2 6670 8600. Typical nature reserve.
Do
Buy
- New Brighton Farmers Market, River Street, ☏ +02 6677 1345.
- Ocean Shores Shopping Centre, Rajah Rd, ☏ +02 6639 0800.
Eat
- 🌍 Kiso's Espresso Bar, 78 Rajah Rd, ☏ +61 481 726 104.
Drink
Sleep
- Ocean Shores Motel, 2 Balemo Dr, ☏ +61 2 6680 2222. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 10AM.
Connect
Go next
- Head down south to Byron Bay
| Brisbane ← Gold Coast ← Tweed Heads ← | N M1 S | → Jct B60 E → Bangalow → Ballina |
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