Jimmys Beach
Jimmys Beach, New South Wales, Australia
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The lovely Jimmys Beach at Hawks Nest near Nelson Bay north of Newcastle with a 4.7 rating across 138 reviews.
Practical details
Why it's worth checking out
Jimmys Beach sits at Hawks Nest, in the Port Stephens area north of Newcastle. A strong 4.7 rating from 138 reviews reflects its standing as a much-loved beach.
The appeal is a beautiful, calm beach in a stunning setting — a sheltered stretch of golden sand on the shores of Port Stephens, with lovely views to the Yacaaba Headland and calm waters ideal for a swim, a paddle or simply relaxing, backed by the famous dunes. It's a genuine local gem.
Beaches have changing conditions, tides and seasonal facilities, so check current details if you're planning around something specific. Otherwise it's a free, family-friendly spot to enjoy whenever the weather's good — bring sun protection, water and your swimmers.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.7 from 138 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 83
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 65
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 0
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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