Tucked between the rocky headlands of Tomaree Head and Stephens Peak in Tomaree National Park, Zenith Beach is a sheltered pocket of white sand and crystalline waters within the Port Stephens – Great Lakes Marine Park. As a coastal sanctuary zone, the beach teems with birdlife and dolphins while all marine life is fully protected — making it a pristine, undisturbed snorkeling environment. The calm turquoise shallows invite exploration, but this unpatrolled beach demands respect for its sudden current changes.
Zenith Beach
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Wave Height 0.4 mSwell Period 6.0 sWind Speed 8.2 knPrecipitation 0.0 mmTidal Phase ebb
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© Maurice van CreijDANGER: Explicit Risks Present
Zenith Beach has hazards marked as danger. Entering the water here means you may face serious risks to your personal safety.
- Dangerous rip currents danger
Strong, unpredictable rip currents form along the beach; conditions can change rapidly and people have died here.
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High risk: Dangerous rip currents
Strong, unpredictable rip currents form along the beach; conditions can change rapidly and people have died here.
Moderate risk: No lifeguard service
Zenith Beach is unpatrolled — no lifeguards on duty at any time.
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Getting in
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Entry
Located within Tomaree National Park near Shoal Bay, NSW. Accessible via the Shoal Bay to Fingal Bay walking track or by a short walk from Shoal Bay township. Nearest parking is at Shoal Bay beach area.
Parking & facilities
Park at Shoal Bay beach car park, then walk via the Shoal Bay to Fingal Bay walking track to reach Zenith Beach.
No entry fee for the beach; located within Tomaree National Park (park entry fees may apply for vehicles).
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