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Aussie beaches, australia, Coffs coast, Coffs Harbour, Diggers Beach, Mid North Coast, NSW, Photography, Sawtell, travel
Just a couple of kilometres north from Coffs central is the iconic Big Banana, a banana-themed water park. It is at this water park where you turn right and head down to the coast and you will end up at Diggers Beach.
The ever popular Diggers Beach is perfectly located and is a favourite among the locals for surfing, fishing and swimming and hosts several big surfing events throughout the year.
Diggers beach is a sandy horse shoe shaped beach with headlands at each end and good surfing, especially at the southern end where the headland track leads to the main beach at Coffs Harbour. At the southern end there is a track taking you over the headland and down to the main beach. At the northern end it leads onto a grassy area behind which sits the Aanuka resort in a tropical setting. There is a large car park at the southern end with covered picnic shed.
It is great for surfers, they love it, however it can be dangerous if you don’t swim well. Diggers is a patrolled by lifeguards beach usually during summer and holiday times. Be sure to only ever swim between the flags. Actually swimming between the flags is very important on all Aussie beaches. If you get in to trouble, you have more chance to be noticed quickly by the lifeguards if you are in fact in between the flags.
Diggers beach is part of the Solitary Islands Coastal Walk and is probably about half way between Sawtell and Red Rock.
At very low tides it is possible to walk through to Little Diggers Beach but be aware that it has a reputation as a nudist beach. They definitely have no inhibitions so go there with an open mind.
On the rear of the beach on the southern end there is a shelter and fresh water showers for after you have been in the sea. Also next to the car park is a small grassed area with picnic tables and B.B.Q’s. and a very nice clean toilet block
Diggers is a must see on a Coffs visit. The water, the beach … it’s just beautiful. It is not overdeveloped and there are no big buildings.
Just Love Love It. Coffs Harbour is a Paradise . Hope it doesn’t get spoiled. Daphne
Thanks Daphne. I guess geographically it will stay gorgeous
The Big Banana…iconic back in the day. Well when I used to visit Coffs. Probably still is. Love your photos. Live the beaches and flag photo.
Thanks Sue. The big banana is bigger and better now days and very popular
Great to hear. Would hate to lose it.
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It’s a gorgeous beach and rare to see an uninhabited beach like this.
Thanks Linda although it is not rare in this part of the world
Great pictures! Great looking beaches! God bless!
Thanks Nancy. 😊
Great photos. It looks like a lovely beach. What is the shark situation like there?
Sharks are a reality in Australia but I don’t believe they are a problem at Diggers. It is more likely to be a problem for people who do not swim between the flags and get in to difficulties
So so gorgeous! I’m glad you are enjoying 💖💖
Thanks Ishita. It is pretty gorgeous hey 💕
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And a rumor that in the budget in a couple of days is going to see Coff’s getting their major highway bypass Lyn…at last, the center of the town will be driveable and the holiday makers will increase because it is quieter :D
Certainly not before time Mark. Curious how you know this. Thanks Lyn
Not my intuition Lyn, just the rumor mill of the newspapers. Cross your fingers :D
Wow looks awesome Lyn. Paul has mentioned it before. Great photos thank you. 💟
Thanks Leah. It is so good to share these photos as it really opens my eyes to how beautiful diggers beach is 💕💜
Sounds perfect! ☀️😎🏄 Thanks Lyn!
Thanks Georgie. It is big, beautiful, never crowded and yes I guess perfect Lyn 😁
As summer approaches our side, you must be gearing up for winter and I would be curious how Diggers Beach transforms duringthe Australian cold months :-D. Have fun!
Hi Jane. Diggers beach is still beautiful in winter with folks surfing, swimming and wandering. Our winters are not cold. Pretty perfect weather. I love our winters
Some beautiful shots there of the coast Lyn. :)
Thanks. It is a beautiful coastline. Lyn
looks lovely
Thanks it is Lyn
I remember the Big banana as a child visiting on holidays. Your wonderful pics really took me back there
Thanks Lesley. It still is a very beautiful place
Beautiful pictures on this cool and rainy day. We have some of the most gorgeous beaches in the World.
Thanks Kay. That is where Mum lives
Fantastic pictures!
Thank you. It is a lovely place
Being just down the road apiece makes it very inviting. A feast for the eyes and still free. Lots of NSW beaches are now charging for car parking.
Yes Gail it sure is a feast for the eyes
This has put me in a swimming mood!
Beautiful place.
Take care —
Neil S.
Thanks Neil. Lyn
Beautiful, thank you for sharing!
Thank you for reading Lyn
You’re welcome!
Wow, gorgeous!😍
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Beautiful! I remember Da Beeg Banana..I was there in 1988!
Gosh, you must have been a very little girl then. It is nicer with more to offer including ice skating. The entire area is still very beautiful. Thanks Cristina.
Ahem….yes I must have been under 5!😎
Intersting Place , Thanks for Sharing!!!
My pleasure. Thanks for reading and following my blog. Lyn
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Looks positively idyllic – but what about insects – monster spiders and poisonous snakes? Lovely photos – and thanks for liking my post!
Yes, we have insects, monster spiders and poisonous snakes, but I have never seen any on the beach. Everyone who comes to visit me from OS worries about these things and then when they leave Aus to go home they are disappointed that they never got to see any. Occasionally we see them. And survive. Thanks for reading my blog. Lyn