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Notable beach · New South Wales, New South Wales

Cattle Bay

Cattle Bay is a beach in New South Wales, New South Wales.

Cattle Bay: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Cattle Bay

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Cattle Bay — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -37.06916, 149.90207. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Cattle Bay

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    • Rixons Beach · beach · Australian Capital Territory · ~2 km
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    • Brandy Creek · beach · Bega Valley Shire Council · ~4 km

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    Frequently asked

    Is Cattle Bay safe to swim today?

    No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Cattle Bay yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Cattle Bay?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Cattle Bay?

    Nearby: Eagles Claw Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 2 km), Beowa National Park (sanctuary, 8 km), Mount Imlay National Park (sanctuary, 21 km), Magic Mountain Recreation Park (park, 27 km), Wonboyn Beach (lake, 28 km), Green Cape Lighthouse (attraction, 31 km).

    Is Cattle Bay worth visiting?

    Cattle Bay is listed as a notable beach in New South Wales on Spotwander.