Currawong Beach

Saltwater
Beach

Currawong Beach

Saltwater
Beach

Sq. miles: 0.1
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 0

Currawong Beach offers a secluded and pristine fishing destination on the western shores of Pittwater, opposite Palm Beach on Sydney's Northern Beaches. This tranquil, remote paradise is accessible via a scenic 25-minute boat trip across Pittwater from Palm Beach, providing a perfect mix of natural beauty and angling opportunity. The beach itself features crystal-clear water and a beautiful sandy shore, ideal for shore-based fishing. The area is managed by the Northern Beaches Council, with Currawong Beach Cottages providing accommodation, and is surrounded by bushland teeming with wildlife like brush turkeys, wallabies, and colorful birds. It's a popular day-trip destination for those seeking to escape city chaos and enjoy a day of fishing, swimming, and hiking.

New South Wales licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Currawong Beach and what's needed to catch them.

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Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Currawong Beach. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

The entire beachfront along Pittwater serves as the popular fishing spot. The crystal-clear water and sandy shore provide uniform access for shore casting along the water's edge.

Know where you can legally fish on Currawong Beach

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

New South Wales licenses and regulations

New South Wales Boating Regulations

Official Transport for NSW (NSW Maritime) hub for safety and rules on NSW waterways, including the Boating Handbook, lifejacket and safety-equipment requirements, and navigation and speed rules.

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New South Wales Fishing License

Official Service NSW page for the NSW recreational fishing fee/licence. Anyone fishing NSW waters (fresh or salt) must pay the recreational fishing fee and carry the receipt unless exempt. See the page for current fees and exemptions.

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New South Wales Fishing Regulations

Official NSW DPIRD Fisheries hub for recreational fishing rules, covering saltwater and freshwater bag and size limits, possession limits, gear rules and closures.

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New South Wales Stream Access Laws

Official NSW DPIRD Fisheries Angler Access page - NSW's closest equivalent to a stream-access page. Explains the public right to fish tidal waters, legal stream access via public land, and that crossing private land needs the owner's permission.

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Take Currawong Beach with you

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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)

On open water, wind and tide matter as much as the weather. See the best times to fish Currawong Beach and check the marine forecast before you launch.

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