Neighbourhood highlights
Enjoy the wonderful surroundings of North Ocean shores/South Golden Beach. Mrs Birdy coffee shop, skate park and community centre are a 10 minute stroll. Marshalls Creek is only a short bike ride away and is great for swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding - you can take it all the way to Brunswick Heads if you wish! A beautiful paddle. A great part of the creek is where you will conveniently find Yum Yum Café and shop, open everyday. Ocean shores shopping centre is a 7 minute drive away and the picturesque village of Brunswick Heads is a mere 10 minutes. Kookaburras is a 25 min drive from Coolangatta airport, 20 mins to Byron Bay Ocean Shores is a hilly area with many vantage points offering lovely sea views. The flatter area of North Ocean Shores, South Golden Beach and New Brighton offer direct beach access. There are two creeks running through Ocean Shores, Marshalls Creek which can be seen from the popular Yum Yum Café and New Brighton Store and Yelgun Creek. The heart of Ocean Shores is the Ocean Shores Country Club that occupies a central location in the town and is a hub for locals and visitors. Festivals in Ocean Shores Ocean Shores Art Expo The Ocean Shores Art Expo is a cultural event that celebrates the artistic talents of the unique and varied local community that make up Ocean Shores. The expo is very popular with over 300 adult and 400 student works on display. Attractions in Ocean Shores Beaches The stretch of beach along New Brighton, South Golden Beach and Ocean Shores North is beautiful and not very crowded. The only beach that is patrolled is South Golden Beach and then only over the Christmas Holiday period between mid December until the end of January. For exact dates visit the Byron Shire Council website for Surf Life Saving Services. You can also check the Beach Safe Website for more details. Off-leash dog exercise areas are available at South Golden Beach and New Brighton Beach, check signs for restrictions. For more information please refer to Byron Shire Council Off-leash Exercise Areas. Ocean Shores Country Club Perched high on the hill with stunning ocean views to one side and lovely golf course views to the other the Ocean Shores Country Club is at the heart of Ocean Shores. The club offers an 18 hole golf course, bowls, SeaSalt Restaurant, swimming pool, function room, bar facilities, Friday and Sunday raffles, live entertainment, live sports and Kidz Club, courtesy bus and free Wi-Fi. SeaSalt restaurant is open everyday for lunch and dinner and for breakfast on weekends. The restaurant has a stunning ocean view from the Front deck or magnificent views of the Koonyum Ranges from the restaurant and Koonyum Deck. Shopping Centre You will find everything you need at the Ocean Shores Shopping Centre. The centre provides a large Coles supermarket, Target Country plus a number of independent retail stores including fresh produce and grocery, clothing, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, real estate, takeaway cafes & restaurant, optometry, hairdressing, bulk health foods, variety/gifts store and banking. Nearby there is a bakery & butcher, doctor and dental surgery, physiotherapist, news & post, tavern and more. Tavern You can find the Ocean Shores Tavern in the Ocean Shores Shopping Centre complex. The Tavern sits alongside the North arm of the Brunswick River. A recent renovation has created a fun and colourful vibe at the Tavern and incudes a very popular restaurant with classic style menu of burgers and steaks and yummy bar food. Come along and join the gang for some light-hearted entertainment like 70’s Karaoke Disco and Trivia Nights. Sports Fields A newly constructed sports field is the latest addition to the Ocean Shores Community. The North Ocean Shores Sports Field is located on Shara Boulevard and features a premier grade soccer field, home and away change rooms, public toilets, canteen, referees room and first aid room. New Brighton Farmers Market Held every Tuesday morning in the gorgeous riverside location of New Brighton Road, New Brighton. The Farmers Market offers a variety of fresh local produce and locally made foods. The market has a relaxed friendly atmosphere where locals and visitors can slow down, eat some good whole food and have a chat while soaking up the unique atmosphere of the North Coasts tranquil lifestyle. Billinudgel Hotel The historic Billinudgel Hotel has a long and fascinating history. The original building was built in 1898 however in 1906 this building burnt to the ground and had to be rebuilt. It was constructed near the newly finished railway station and the pub became a stop in for travellers and local farmers. In 1929 a woman from New Zealand would take over the license of the pub. Known as Ma Ring (Margaret Alice Ring) the new licensee would go on to be the matriarch of the pub for over 50 years until her death in 1983 at the age of 102 years. Ma Rings great nephew Ken Barnham is the current owner. Today the pub is an irresistible fusion of the past and the future. An example of this is the hugely popular Nudge Nudge Wink Wink events where the traditional pub stands as a backdrop to DJ’s and lighting shows. Well worth a visit.
