Bilgola Beach by Maurice van Creij, CC BY 3.0
Things to do near Bilgola Beach
61 places within 10 km6.2 mi (15 km9.3 mi for rainy-day options): 6 places on the water, 3 sights, 48 nature spots and 4 rainy-day options.
Updated Tue Nov 3, 2026. Places and hours change: check before you go. Distances are straight lines, not routes.
How today's weather suits them
Nothing listed here is ruled out by today's forecast. Indoor places are good in any weather.
Outdoor places are rated against the forecast for wind, waves and rain at Bilgola Beach. This is a weather rating only, not a statement about safety.
On the water
6 places in range, nearest first.
Best after 6 amNext chance Thu 6 amApplies to every place below.
The Quays
Marina · 3.5 km2.2 mi west
Gonsalves Boatshed
Boat or kayak rental · 5.6 km3.5 mi north
Barrenjoey Boating Services
Boat or kayak rental · 6.5 km4 mi north
d'Albora Marinas Akuna Bay
Marina · 8.3 km5.2 mi west
Prokayaks
Boat or kayak rental · 8.5 km5.3 mi south
- Hours on OpenStreetMap: Mo-Fr 09:00-16:00; Sa-Su 09:00-17:00
Jamieson Park Paddle
Boat or kayak rental · 9 km5.6 mi south-west
- Hours on OpenStreetMap: Sa-Su 08:00-16:00
Sights
3 places in range, nearest first.
Best after 6 amNext chance Thu 6 amApplies to every place below.
Spellbinder Waterfall
Attraction · 6.8 km4.2 mi south-west
Barrenjoey Lighthouse
Lighthouse · 7.3 km4.5 mi north · Heritage Act — State Heritage Register
Barrenjoey Lighthouse is a lighthouse in New South Wales, Australia, built in 1881 and designated under the Heritage Act — State Heritage Register.
Red Hands Cave
Attraction · 7.8 km4.9 mi north
Nature and walks
8 of 48 places in range, nearest first. These are the closest and best known.
Best after 6 amNext chance Thu 6 amApplies to every place below.
Eric Green Reserve
Nature reserve · 140 m460 ft south-west
South Bilgola Headland
Nature reserve · 230 m750 ft south-west
Attunga Reserve
Nature reserve · 240 m770 ft south-west
Bilgola Bends Reserve
Nature reserve · 240 m780 ft west
Eric Green Reserve
Nature reserve · 440 m0.3 mi south-west
South Bilgola Headland Viewing Platform
Viewpoint · 460 m0.3 mi south-west
North Bilgola Lookout
Viewpoint · 560 m0.3 mi north-east
Hamilton Reserve
Nature reserve · 580 m0.4 mi west
Rainy-day options
4 places in range, nearest first.
Good in any weatherIndoorsApplies to every place below.
United Cinemas Avalon
Cinema · 970 m0.6 mi north
United Cinemas, Warriewood
Cinema · 5.9 km3.6 mi south-west
Cinema Paradiso
Cinema · 15 km9.1 mi north
Hoyts
Cinema · 15 km9.3 mi south-west
Questions about things to do near Bilgola Beach
Is there anything to do near Bilgola Beach when it rains?
Yes. OpenStreetMap lists 4 indoor places within 15 km9.3 mi, such as United Cinemas Avalon, 970 m0.6 mi north, United Cinemas, Warriewood, 5.9 km3.6 mi south-west and Cinema Paradiso, 15 km9.1 mi north.
How far is the nearest lighthouse to Bilgola Beach?
The nearest lighthouse listed on OpenStreetMap is Barrenjoey Lighthouse, 7.3 km4.5 mi north.
Can you rent a kayak or boat near Bilgola Beach?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 places that rent boats or kayaks within 10 km6.2 mi. The closest is Gonsalves Boatshed, 5.6 km3.5 mi north.
Are there parks or nature reserves near Bilgola Beach?
OpenStreetMap lists 38 named parks and nature reserves within 10 km6.2 mi, including Eric Green Reserve, 140 m460 ft south-west, South Bilgola Headland, 230 m750 ft south-west and Attunga Reserve, 240 m770 ft south-west.
Sources and credits
Places and details come from © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Descriptions, years and designations come from Wikidata (CC0). Opening hours are shown as listed on OpenStreetMap: check before you go.
The short introduction and the one-line summaries are written by software from the facts shown and checked against them automatically. Distances are measured from the beach point to the place, or to its edge for parks and reserves. See our data sources.