Stockton Beach - NSW Australia


Beach Info
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Sygna Wreck, Stockton Beach

Stockton Beach Overview

Location 20kms North of Newcastle, 150kms North of Sydney
Nearest Town: 10km (Stockton or Anna Bay)
Tasman Sea Beach Facilities Activities Rating Accommodation
Beach: Sand Patrolled: No Sunbathing: 83% Hotel/Resort: No
Length: 20kms Appox Toilets: No Swimming: 65% Caravan Park: No
Faces: SSE Showers: No Surfing: 45% Beach Food: No
Top: Anna Bay Picnic Area: No Kitesurf: 67% Café/Kiosk: No
Bottom: Stockton Tidal Pool: No Fishing: 85% Restaurants: No
Surrounds: Sand Dunes Pier: No Shore Dive: No Risk Level: 2 - Care Required
Reef: No Other: Snorkelling: No Dumping Waves: Yes
Ocean Swell: Yes Access: 4 - 4WD or Hike In Spear Fishing: No Frequent Rips: Yes
Other: Wreck of Sygna Car Park: On Beach Walks: 76% Shark Attacks: 1922. Fatal
Transport: No Other: Other: Cars. Remote
Beach is accessible to 4wds with permit. Camping is allowed on beach if certain regulations are obeyed. This beach is 20kms of sand dunes and is very exposed to prevailing conditions.

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Stockton Beach Map



4wd Beach Access

4wd Beach Driving - is popular on Stockton Beach. Access is via Lavis Lane in the South, near Williamtown, or Anna Bay to the North, near Port Stephens. The Lavis Lane entry can be tricky with soft sand and large dunes to cross, the Anna Bay entrance is straight onto the beach.
A beach driving permit is required, available from nearby service stations. 3 day passes are $10, while a year pass is $30.
You need to let your tires down when driving on sand, a good starting point is between 16-18 PSI.

Fishing

Surf Fishing - is common from the shore at Stockton, especially around the wreck area. Towards Christmas and into summer good catches of whiting, flathead, tailor and jewfish are likely, while Autumn and Winter is very good for catches of Tailor and Salmon.

Beach Camping

Beach Camping is permitted within 100 meters of the high tide line. Fires on the beach are permitted, as long as there is not a Total Fire Ban in place.^



Name

Most likely named for a town in England that received attention in 1825 with the opening of the Darlington - Stockton rail line, a world first. May also be derived from Scott's Town, for a large land owner of the time, Alexander Walter Scott.

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Stockton Beach








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