Warrain Beach

Saltwater
Beach

Warrain Beach

Saltwater
Beach

Sq. miles: 1.2
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 4

Warrain Beach is a stunning 3.7-kilometer stretch of surf beach on the South Coast of New South Wales, forming the surfing beach for the village of Culburra. It runs from Penguin Head in the north to Kinghorn Point in the south, with the usually blocked entrance to Lake Wollumboola along its length. The beach offers a classic Australian surf fishing environment with a mix of sandy stretches and rocky headlands, backed by scenic lookouts like Penguin Head and Bull Hole Lookout. It's a family-friendly destination with lifeguard-patrolled areas during summer, picnic spots, and formal parking areas.

New South Wales licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

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

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Australian Salmon

Arripis trutta

Luderick

Girella tricuspidata

School Whiting

Sillago flindersi

Tailor

Pomatomus saltatrix

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Warrain 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.

Penguin Head is a highlighted rocky outcrop known to offer excellent fishing spots along with panoramic views. The area around the mouth of Lake Wollumboola, where the waves are popular with surfers, can also be a productive zone due to the mixing of waters. The southern end near Kinghorn Point, accessible via a track, provides another rocky fishing platform.

Know where you can legally fish on Warrain 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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