Caves Beach

Last updated October 2026

Lake Macquarie surf beach with sea caves to explore at low tide, plus barbecues, picnic shelter, lookout and accessible facilities.

Caves Beach is a sandy surf beach on the Swansea peninsula in Lake Macquarie, between the lake and the Pacific Ocean, known for its series of sea caves at the southern end. Lake Macquarie City Council reports it was named ninth in Tourism Australia's Best Australian Beaches 2025 list, where it was described as a beach to explore on a low tide. The council lists accessible toilets including an accessible family room, accessible barbecues and tables, a picnic shelter, a lookout and accessible walking paths on the headland, and accessible parking. Beach wheelchairs are available during beach patrol season, and there is an accredited Changing Places facility in the reserve near Caves Beach Surf Life Saving Club. The beach is free to visit.

Facts checked against the venue's own website on 17 October 2026.