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CABARITA | NSW, AUSTRALIA

Named Australia's Best Beach in 2020, the coastal town of Cabarita still retains its wow factor, along with a quintessential laid back, holiday atmosphere.

Cabarita Beach surf break headland surrounded by pandanus palms

Cabarita Beach New South Wales view from Norries Headland of surfers and beach

Cabarita | NSW, Australia

Nestled into a thin strip of sandy coastline amongst rocky coves, striking pandanus trees and wildlife-filled waterways is the unspoilt town of Cabarita. An Aboriginal word meaning by the water, it's aptly named - with Cudgen Lake to the west and long stretches of beaches to the east.

Popular with surfers during winters and city-weary travellers during summers, Cabarita offers a gentler, slower way of life. A holiday in Caba - as it's known locally - is all about unwinding, with the focus is on simple pleasures such as beach combing, bird watching, whale spotting and long, leisurely picnics in the sun.

Despite it's relaxed, surf-focused lifestyle, stylish boutique luxury accommodation options sit comfortably amongst the bars, shops and cafés. The jewel of these is Halcyon House, a beautifully restored 1960s beachside motel, now a chic boutique accommodation option.

Beyond the beach, the township offers scented day spas, beach view bars, bright surf shops, tiny cafés offering bold flavours and stunning coastal viewpoints.

Cabarita is a popular escape for those seeking an unhurried pace of life and the raw beauty of quintessential Australian beaches and bush, making it an idyllic destination for a beachside getaway.

Halcyon House pool at Cabarita Beach NSW

Halcyon House day spa at Cabarita Beach NSW

Rocky beach and pandanus palms at Cabarita Beach NSW

Cabarita Beach New South Wales view of Hastings beach from Norries Headland

Cabarita Beach New South Wales close up view of sandy grass in dunes

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OVERVIEW CABARITA

Drive 1.5 hours south of Brisbane, QLD.

Nearest airports - Gold Coast, QLD (20 mins drive) and Ballina, NSW (one hour drive).

LOCATION

Drive 1.5 hours south of Brisbane, QLD.

Nearest airports - Gold Coast, QLD (20 mins drive) and Ballina, NSW (one hour drive).

DINE

Paper Daisy restaurant at Halcyon House - seaside dining in an award winning hatted restaurant boasting fresh, local ingredients.

Pandanus Café + Restaurant - beach views, seafood dishes paired with Australian wines are a must.

STAY

Halcyon House

Luxury boutique accommodation in a Palm Springs-esque renovated 1970s motel offering beach frontage, poolside cocktails, day spa, boutique shopping and hatted dining in Paper Daisy restaurant.

DISCOVER

Norries Headland - sweeping views across Cabarita Beach and the blue ocean waters below, spotting dolphins and whales.

Halcyon Spa at Halcyon House - luxe day spa with boutique showcasing resort wares.

The Bespoke Linen Co - tiny boutique showcasing hand dyed, artisanal linens in exquisite collections of pareos, bed linen and table wares.

Explore surrounding villages and seaside towns of Casuarina, Salt Village and Kingscliff.

LOCATION

Drive 1.5 hours south of Brisbane, QLD.

Nearest airports - Gold Coast, QLD (20 mins drive) and Ballina, NSW (one hour drive).

DINE

Paper Daisy restaurant at Halcyon House - seaside dining in an award winning hatted restaurant boasting fresh, local ingredients.

Pandanus Café + Restaurant - beach views, seafood dishes paired with Australian wines are a must.

STAY

Halcyon House

Luxury boutique accommodation in a Palm Springs-esque renovated 1970s motel offering beach frontage, poolside cocktails, day spa, boutique shopping and hatted dining in Paper Daisy restaurant.

DISCOVER

Norries Headland - sweeping views across Cabarita Beach and the blue ocean waters below, spotting dolphins and whales.

Halcyon Spa at Halcyon House - luxe day spa with boutique showcasing resort wares.

The Bespoke Linen Co - tiny boutique showcasing hand dyed, artisanal linens in exquisite collections of pareos, bed linen and table wares.

Explore surrounding villages and seaside towns of Casuarina, Salt Village and Kingscliff.

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