LOcal beaches

To explore

One Mile Beach

Zenith Beach

Fingal Bay

Couple going surfing at Birubi Beach

Birubi Beach

Shoal Bay Beach

Stockton Beach

One Mile Beach

Distance

Around 400 metres from Wanderers
Retreat (an easy 5–7 minute walk)

Why go

For morning surf, gentle
waves, sunrise swims, and quiet
moments watching the tide shift

Best time to visit

✦ Sunrise for soft colours and peaceful stillness
✦ Late afternoon for warm, golden light

A short wander from your cottage opens into a beautiful stretch of sand framed by forested dunes and rolling waves. One Mile is ideal for slow, grounding mornings or easy afternoons where the hours drift without effort.

Birubi Beach

Distance

Approximately 8 minutes by car

Why go

For expansive ocean views, long sandy
stretches, access to the famous dunes,
and relaxed meals with a view

Best time to visit

✦ Morning for gentle light and fewer visitors
✦ Midday for wide-open vistas and picnics
✦ Late afternoon for watching passing whales in season

Birubi Beach is the gateway to the vast Stockton Bight Sand Dunes. Its wide shoreline and open horizon make it perfect for wandering, watching the surf, and settling into the rhythm of the sea. Cafés nearby offer an easy way to linger a little longer.

Stockton Beach

Distance

The Birubi end of Stockton Beach is an 8-minute
drive from Wanderers Retreat

Why go

For towering sand dunes, unforgettable
vistas, and gentle adventure experiences

Best time to visit

Morning for cooler temperatures and soft sand shadows
Sunset when the dunes glow warm and golden

Stretching 32 kilometres along the coast, Stockton Beach is home to the Stockton Bight Sand Dunes, the largest moving sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere. Rising more than 40 metres high, the landscape feels vast and almost lunar. Visitors come for quiet exploration, photography, seasonal whale watching, or simply to take in the scale and stillness. Optional activities such as camel rides, sand boarding and 4WD tours are available nearby and can be explored independently.