Nobbys Beach and Breakwater is a beach at the southern end of Newcastle harbor. It was originally a small island, 62m high. The height caused ships entering the harbor to lose wind in their sails so the beachhead was reduced to 27m.

The rocks that were removed were used to form a pier, a process that took 38 years to complete. A lighthouse was erected on the head in 1858 and has since been registered on the Commonwealth Heritage List. The pier was replaced with a breakwater which caused sea sand to shore up and form a beach. Nobbys Beach is popular with bathers, surfers and strollers. Coffee shops provide refreshment on the esplanade.

Nobbys Beach and Breakwater is 2 hr 10 min (178.0 km) via M1 from Sydney.

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