{"organism":"Page","children":[{"organism":"Container.Raw","children":[{"organism":"Metadata","model":{"title":"The best drive-on surf beaches in Australia","text":"Where to find the top 4WD-accessible surfing spots in Australia for the ultimate beach adventure.","links":[{"name":"Surf and Turf: Exploring Australia's Best Beach Drives","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/the-best-drive-on-surf-beaches-in-australia.html"}],"image":{"src":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/the-best-drive-on-surf-beaches-in-australia/_jcr_content/root/metadata.shellimg.png/1739429989074/beach-driving-promo.png","alt":"beach-driving","width":3840,"height":2166},"date":"2025-02-13T12:30:00.000Z","tags":[{"name":"Vehicles","value":"vehicles:"},{"name":"Travel Well","value":"shell:business/business-customers/travel-well"}]},"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/the-best-drive-on-surf-beaches-in-australia/jcr_content/root/metadata"},{"organism":"ContentOwner","model":{},"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/the-best-drive-on-surf-beaches-in-australia/jcr_content/root/contentowner"},{"organism":"Container.Header","children":[{"organism":"Container.Raw","ref":"https://www.shell.com.au/_jcr_content/root/header/inherited.model.json","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/the-best-drive-on-surf-beaches-in-australia/jcr_content/root/header/inherited","model":{}},{"organism":"Breadcrumb","model":{"links":[{"name":"Home","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/"},{"name":"Motorists","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists.html"},{"name":"Go Well Content Hub","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub.html"},{"name":"Surf and Turf: Exploring Australia's Best Beach Drives","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/the-best-drive-on-surf-beaches-in-australia.html"}]},"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/the-best-drive-on-surf-beaches-in-australia/jcr_content/root/header/breadcrumb"}],"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/the-best-drive-on-surf-beaches-in-australia/jcr_content/root/header","model":{}},{"organism":"Container.Main","children":[{"organism":"Container.Section","children":[{"organism":"PageHeader","color":"inherited","model":{"title":"Surf and Turf: Exploring Australia's Best Beach Drives","text":"\u003Cp\u003ESandy 4WD adventures combined with stellar surf are sure to equal a memorable summer road trip. Here’s a guide to the best drive-on beaches around Australia.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\r\n","image":{"src":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/the-best-drive-on-surf-beaches-in-australia/_jcr_content/root/main/section/page_header.shellimg.png/1739429977200/beach-driving.png","alt":"beach-driving","width":3840,"height":960},"date":"2025-02-13T12:30:00.000Z"},"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/the-best-drive-on-surf-beaches-in-australia/jcr_content/root/main/section/page_header"},{"organism":"Container","colspan":8,"children":[{"organism":"Author.Info","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/the-best-drive-on-surf-beaches-in-australia/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/author_copy_copy_cop","model":{"links":[{"name":"By Shell on February 13, 2025"}],"image":{"src":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/the-best-drive-on-surf-beaches-in-australia/_jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/author_copy_copy_cop.shellimg.png/1739430467325/shell-pecten.png","alt":"Shell Pecten","width":2500,"height":1405}}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/the-best-drive-on-surf-beaches-in-australia/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/text_copy","model":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EFor a summer adventure that combines sun, sand and surf with a bit of adrenaline, you can’t look past a coastal 4WD road trip. Whether it’s exploring epic dunes or seeking out remote beaches, these destinations combine all the fun of an off-road odyssey with unforgettable surf breaks.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESurf and 4WD on Stockton Beach, NSW\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EStretching between Newcastle and Anna Bay, the 32-kilometre-long \u003Ca href=\"https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/port-stephens-area/destination-information/stockton-sand-dunes-and-worimi-conservation-lands-anna-bay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EStockton\u003C/a\u003E is the longest beach in the state, and you can find it only a two-hour drive north of Sydney. Stockton is known for fairly consistent surf, with its beach break offering powerful left- and right-hand waves.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBehind the stunning beach lies an expansive sand dune system – which you can explore via 4WD with a \u003Ca href=\"https://worimiconservationlands.com/beach-driving/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWorimi Conservation Lands Beach Vehicle Permit\u003C/a\u003E. With 350 hectares to traverse, this is an off-roaders’ wonderland.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you’re not a well-seasoned dune driver, it’s crucial to take extra safety precautions. Make sure to have some traction aids on hand to wedge under your wheel if you find yourself stuck and fit some high-vis sand flags to your bulbar. Also, remember to travel straight up and down on dunes and maintain a steady momentum – never attempt to turn around or drive side-on.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBack on the foreshore, you can see the remains of 19th-century shipwrecks along the breakwall and admire views all the way to Port Stephens.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDrive-on surf beaches in QLD\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EQueensland’s \u003Ca href=\"https://www.visitsunshinecoast.com/guide/great-beach-drive\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGreat Beach Drive\u003C/a\u003E links the Sunshine Coast with K’gari (formerly Fraser Island), starting in the surf town of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.visitnoosa.com.au/noosa-world-surfing-reserve\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENoosa\u003C/a\u003E (a two-hour drive north of Brisbane). Crowned the 10\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C/sup\u003E World Surfing Reserve, Noosa offers five first-class point breaks and three reliable beach breaks, but there are other beautiful beaches to explore along this unique 4WD route.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETwo hours’ drive from Noosa will deliver you to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/sunshine-coast/rainbow-beach-and-gympie/how-to-do-double-island-point\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDouble Island Point\u003C/a\u003E, a hidden surfing paradise that promises one of the country’s longest waves. Double Island Point is just south of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25d53aeeeaaf773cef3e5-rainbow-beach\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERainbow Beach\u003C/a\u003E, where you can drive directly on the famous multi-hued sand. Keep in mind that the beach access points have deep, soft sand and you will need to drop your tyre pressure before you enter the beach, as well as check to make sure you’re within the low tide window.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EStop for a surf on Rainbow Beach (wave height averages 1.5m in the north), then catch the Inskip Point Ferry barge over to K’gari to continue your 4WD adventure. Make sure to check which \u003Ca href=\"https://parks.desi.qld.gov.au/management/managed-areas/recreation/vehicle-permits\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Evehicle permits\u003C/a\u003E you need before you set off.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe best surf beaches with car access in WA\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWith over 10,000 kilometres of coastline, Western Australia isn’t short of surf. But some of the best waves can be found off the beaten track in the rugged South West region, with many beaches only accessible with a 4WD.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThree and a half hours south of Perth, towards the top of Cape Naturaliste, lie the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.margaretriver.com/things-to-do/attractions/beaches/three-bears/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThree Bears\u003C/a\u003E – a set of three separate reef breaks (Mama Bear, Papa Bear and Baby Bear) reached via the 4WD-only Sugar Loaf Road. Another hour south, Margaret River’s Kilcarnup Beach offers a locals’ surf spot known as Joey’s Nose, found at the end of an off-road track.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis is a popular destination for beginner surfers, but the scenery is so spectacular that even advanced surfers won’t regret the visit. The route to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.margaretriver.com/things-to-do/attractions/beaches/boranup-beach/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBoranup Beach\u003C/a\u003E (another 45 minutes further south) features a drive through a karri forest and some soft-sand manoeuvring to reach the expert-level beach break. But you’ll be rewarded with a pristine view!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EDrive SA’s Long Beach in Robe\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThree and a half hours’ drive from Adelaide (or a six-hour road trip from Melbourne), \u003Ca href=\"https://southaustralia.com/products/limestone-coast/attraction/long-beach-robe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERobe’s Long Beach\u003C/a\u003E beckons with over 10 kilometres of vehicle-accessible shoreline on the gorgeous Limestone Coast. The wide, well-packed terrain is perfect for beginner 4WDers - and you don’t need to arrange a permit (just be sure to watch the tides). 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