Old Cannery Beach is a sheltered sandy beach near Eden on the NSW Sapphire Coast, named after the historic cannery that once operated here. Its calm, protected waters make it a well-regarded beginner snorkelling spot among locals. The beach sits within a quiet coastal setting, offering easy shore-entry access to shallow seagrass beds and rocky edges where small reef fish and stingrays are commonly sighted. The gentle conditions and lack of strong currents make it ideal for families and first-time snorkelers exploring the temperate waters of southern New South Wales.
Old Cannery Beach
BeginnerMAYBE
MAYBE
Fair. Experienced snorkellers only.
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Wave Height 0.2 mSwell Period 11 sWind Speed 2.5 knPrecipitation 27 mmTidal Phase slack
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Low risk: Stinger jellyfish
Bluebottle and other stinger jellyfish may be present during warmer months along the NSW South Coast.
Low risk: Stinger jellyfish (late spring)
Bluebottle jellyfish can also appear from November to December.
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Old Cannery Beach is located south of Eden, NSW, along the Sapphire Coast. Access is via the Princes Highway turning towards the coast near Eden. Look for the turnoff to the old cannery site; parking is limited to a small gravel area near the beach.
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Limited gravel parking area near the beach entrance.
No fees required.
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