Lake Ainsworth — Attraction in Lennox Head

I came here 3 times during my trip in Australia because I couldn't get enough of this lake. I bathed in the tea tree oil diffused water and when I got out, my hair and skin were smoother than I could have imagined. It was so amazing. It's a busy beach with groups, families, and tourists, but if you drive around past the camps and find the trail on the right in the back, you can get away from the crowds with a slightly more secluded beach to yourself. Please pack trash in and out and don't ruin this spot. I want to come back someday to the same incredible...

My favourite swimming location in the Northern Rivers! The water in the afternoon is the perfect temperature. Not too cold so as to freeze your toes when you first step in, but not too warm that it wouldn't be refreshing. The beautiful rusty red water, coloured by the therapeutic Tea Tree oil, feels so amazing on the skin. Unlike seawater, you dont immediately feel like you need a full shower and moisturiser break. Your hair also isn't left feeling dry and stripped like ocean water tends to do. My hair and skin...

When I was about 6 I learned to sail on lake Ainsworth... There were boats and windsurfers everywhere. Now 35 years later, not a boat to be seen as we launched a laser and I taught my B8 and G6 how to sail. There was a light fluky breeze and after 30 mins of tuition (push this to steer, pull this to sheet in) and a capsize drill they were off on their first duo-solo sail. Such a great safe place for this activity. Maybe we can see more boats out there again? My kids will be back out there...