Away from crowds, this is the perfect beach to collect your thoughts over a walk or a spot of fishing.

Woodside Beach is the ideal location for a peaceful yet brooding long walk. Winds can be strong, so bring a jumper and your surf fishing gear.

After you pull up at the carpark, take the short trail to the beach and brace yourself for a jaw dropping moment, Woodside Beach stretches forever in both directions.

The beach is accompanied by Woodside town that sits on the southern end of Ninety Mile Beach. It is a peaceful location, home to a caravan park, surf club and an awesome playground. A short 10 minute drive to Woodside, the newly refurbished Woodside Beach Hotel is serving cold beer from the chic bistro and offers a simple pub-friendly menu, spotlighting local produce.

Patrolled: During summer holidays
Hazards: High tide range and strong currents
Foreshore: Flat and wide beach with golden sand. Part of the Ninety Mile Beach
Boat launching: Nearest boat ramps are at Mcloughlins and Reeves Beaches
Activities: Fishing, swimming, surfing and boating
Access: Short walk on sandy path through dunes
Dogs: Welcome on lead
Woodside Beach Hotel pub at Ninety Mile Beach
Woodside Beach Family playing in surf

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