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Scotts
Head is a small coastal village nestled
in a very picturesque part of the NSW coastline,
midway between Coffs Harbour & Kempsey.
It stretches from Wakki Beach in the south through to Main Beach,
which reaches all the way to Nambucca Heads, 10 kilometres to
the north. It gains its character from having several small
beaches, and rocky headlands as well as the main beach, all
within easy walking distance from the surrounding residential
areas. As well as the beaches is the added bonus of Warrell
Creek, which is accessible from the western side of Scotts Head,
and it runs parallel to the beach, to enter the Nambucca River
just before it reaches the sea. |
Wakki
Beach
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Northern cnr Main Beach |
Little Beach |
Headland south toward SW Rocks |
Climatically,
Scotts Head is idyllic. During summer, the coastal nor’easters
keep the temperature below
30 degrees C, with water temperatures usually in the low to
mid 20’s. The water temperature
reaches a civilised level from mid November and maintains this
through till April-May. Winters are
very mild with coldest evening minimums of 3-5 degrees &
maximums above 14-19 degrees.
Scotts Head currently has a population around 900, probably
less than half of these being permanent.
Most of the houses have been built in the past twenty years,
with many current new buildings displaying
unique & beachy characteristics.
The beaches are excellent for surfing. Main Beach has a sought
after surf off the point for boardies,
through to its very sheltered southern corner, ideal for toddlers,
young children and beginners. It is
patrolled during summer holidays and weekends. The surf club
overlooks both Main Beach and Little
Beach and there are numerous beautiful picnic areas, barbeques,
shelters and children’s playground
beneath the large shady trees behind the dunes. |
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