Broken Head Beach — Attraction in New South Wales

Beautiful beach that's been commercially gate kept by the council. To take your kids to the beach for a surf is about $15 to $25.

Want to take your kids after school each afternoon? You're looking at about $200 a week.

So any family that wants to spend family time together at the beach is up against that kind of bill.

Council can't charge for the beach, and they know it. So they commercialise access.

Want to take your kids to one of Australia's famously free beaches? Of course you can. But only after you cross the palms of council with silver. Lots, and lots of it.

People who worry about commercialisation of beaches, should pay attention. It's not from coffee shops or bars. Restaurants or massage vendors vying for the beach. It's already been secured by the Byron Shire Council.

As gatekeeper, they determine that you must pay $200+ a week just to take the kids surfing.

The council should be ashamed. They should be investigated for blocking free access to Australian beaches. They should be removed, and this shameful fee to visit a...

The beach is just a short drive into the park (parts unsealed roads but still okay for cars) for great access. From parking areas, it's only a short walk down several winding steps. The sand is powdery and soft, the caves are beautiful structures lined with granite, and whale or bird-watching is...

Died and gone to heaven. A lazy beach day, pack a lunch, take a beach umbrella and just be..choose a day with the right balance of wind direction. Also a good walk around to the point...