Culburra Beach: Beaches, Water and Creativity

Culburra Beach combines beaches and different waterways with opportunities for surfing, paddling and creative activities. Culburra Surf Beach is a popular surf spot, while Penguin Head is a lookout for watching whales passing by. River, beach and lake waters are also part of the character of the area. When choosing a holiday rental, you can consider which experiences you want to focus on during your holiday: time at the beach, activities on the water or a cultural touch.

Beaches, Surfing and Views

Penguin Head connects Culburra Surf Beach and Warrain Beach. Those interested in the beaches can include both names when finding their way around the area, without treating them as a single beach. Culburra Surf Beach is particularly well known for surfing. The Culburra Surf School and Hire also offers surf certificate courses for beginners and advanced surfers. This provides different options for travellers who already surf or are interested in taking a course.

As well as connecting the two beaches, Penguin Head offers a different perspective on the coast: the lookout is a place to watch whales passing by. Here, the beach and nature-watching go hand in hand. For a travel group with different interests, you can consider these experiences separately: a day focused on surfing is different from a visit to the lookout.

Enjoy the Water and Get Creative

In Culburra Beach, visitors can hire a boat, kayak or paddleboard and enjoy water activities. Along with the river, beach and lake waters, this offers a range of ways to enjoy the water, without all the activities needing to be the same kind. If you enjoy being active, you can consider these options alongside surfing when planning your holiday. This lets you decide how much you want to balance beach time with activities on the water when choosing your destination.

Another side of the area can be found at The Drift Art Place, a creative space offering hands-on art experiences, workshops and open creative activities. No previous art experience is required. This makes it an interesting option for people who simply want to try something, rather than arrive with a particular technique or experience. All materials, as well as tea and coffee, are provided. Creative activities offer an alternative to a holiday day focused mainly on the beach or water.

Tilbury Cove and a Lighthouse Trip

Tilbury Cove is at the eastern end of Culburra Beach, next to Penguin Head. It has a grassy area, facilities and wind shelter, and is suitable for picnics. Tilbury Cove is also often quieter than other nearby beaches. If you are considering a picnic spot or a beach that is often quieter, this offers a clear contrast with the surfing and water activities that can also shape a holiday. Its location at the eastern end and its connection to Penguin Head help you place Tilbury Cove geographically.

Near Culburra Beach, a scenic walking track leads to the historic Crookhaven Heads Lighthouse. The lighthouse trip adds a walk and a historic destination to beach and water interests. It can be considered as a separate option alongside the activities in Culburra Beach. When choosing a holiday rental, you can decide which of these activities you most want to shape your stay, without combining all the experiences into a single day’s itinerary.

Discover More Places

If you’d also like to explore other places: Wandandian, Cambewarra, Burrill Lake, Bawley Point, Kangaroo Valley, Sussex Inlet, Narrawallee, Bangalee.

For the broader travel overview: Shoalhaven City Council.