Holiday houses in Boomerang Beach

The curve of sand at Boomerang Beach is beautifully balanced with headlands and an easterly vantage with rock ledges that capture Pacific swells, making it a surfers’ paradise all year round. In fact, many believe Boomerang Beach has the best waves in the Pacific Palms precinct, a hamlet in the heart of the Great Lakes region of the mid-North Coast of New South Wales.

Should you for some reason get bored at Boomerang, six other outstanding beaches lie at your doorstep, as well as three coastal lagoon systems, including the massive Myall, Smiths, and Wallis lakes, framed by the national parks of Booti Booti, Wallingat, and Myall Lakes. This natural playground delivers white sand with waves alongside calm water for kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, plus plenty of spots to pull out a fishing rod or don a pair of hiking boots.

Whatever the season or time of day, surfers can be found tackling the waves at Boomerang and the surrounding beaches. If you’ve come here to do some swimming or are simply looking to kick back on the sand, time your visit for the peak summer months of December through February, when many regional beaches are patrolled by lifesavers. This time of year can be hot and humid, so many outdoor enthusiasts prefer the shoulder seasons or winter (June through August), when blue skies and chillier temperatures deliver perfect conditions for hiking, kayaking, and whale watching. Southern right and humpback whales are a regular sight and attraction along the east coast of Australia between May and November.

Surfing

Boomerang Beach, along with nearby Blueys and Cellito, is a major destination for surfers, thanks to reliable swells and uncrowded waves. Pacific Palms is home to a bunch of equipment rental shops that can get you all the gear you need, but if you’d like a little guidance on how to navigate the swells, local schools offer short classes and longer surf courses.

Palms Market

For every charming coastal village, there’s an equally charming market. The one in Pacific Palms is held on the last Sunday of the month and draws the whole community to its stalls laden with fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, arts and crafts — and socialising. This is a great place to get to know the locals and discover the North Coast country spirit.

Booti Booti National Park

The jaw-dropping peninsula setting of this national park — wedged between ocean and lake — unites deserted beaches and native forest with plenty of lookouts for spotting whales and dolphins. Burn some energy on the seven-kilometre Booti Hill and Wallis Lake walk, which crosses from Elizabeth Beach to Seven Mile Beach.