Towradgi Beach

Saltwater
Beach

Towradgi Beach

Saltwater
Beach

Sq. miles: 0.3
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 5

Towradgi Beach is a three-kilometer stretch of coastline located approximately five kilometres north of the Wollongong city centre. It extends from Towradgi Creek in the north to a southern estuary formed by Cabbage Tree Creek and Fairy Creek. This family-friendly beach features a saltwater rock pool, playground, and BBQ areas, and is a popular destination for shore-based anglers year-round. The beach is characterized by its unique rock formations, gentle waves, and clear water, making it a productive and accessible fishing zone.

New South Wales licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

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

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Dusky Flathead

Platycephalus fuscus

Gummy Shark

Mustelus antarcticus

Sand Whiting

Sillago ciliata

Tailor

Pomatomus saltatrix

Yellowtail Kingfish

Seriola lalandi

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Towradgi 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 most productive fishing spots at Towradgi Beach itself are the deep gutters that run along the shoreline. These gutters are prime ambush points for sand whiting and bream. The unique rock formations exposed during low tide also provide structure that can hold fish. Nearby productive spots in the wider region include Bellambi Reef for snapper, the Minnamurra River mouth for dusky flathead, and Hooka Point in Lake Illawarra for whiting.

Know where you can legally fish on Towradgi 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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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)

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