Bennetts Beach (Hawks Nest Beach)

Last updated October 2026

Bennetts Beach, also known as Hawks Nest Beach, runs 14.3 km north from Yacaaba towards Seal Rocks. Bennetts Beach is patrolled from October to April by professional lifeguards in the school holidays and by volunteer surf life savers on weekends and public holidays. The Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Surf Life Saving Club is next to the Hawks Nest Caravan Park and has public toilets and car parking. Council also lists drinking water and picnic tables. 4WD access needs a beach driving permit. Nearby (OpenStreetMap): Benchmark on Booner (restaurant, about 159 m).

Bennetts Beach, also known as Hawks Nest Beach, runs 14.3 km north from Yacaaba towards Seal Rocks. Bennetts Beach is patrolled from October to April by professional lifeguards in the school holidays and by volunteer surf life savers on weekends and public holidays. The Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Surf Life Saving Club is next to the Hawks Nest Caravan Park and has public toilets and car parking. Council also lists drinking water and picnic tables. 4WD access needs a beach driving permit. Nearby: Benchmark on Booner (restaurant, about 159 m).

Facts checked against the venue's own website on 22 October 2026.