Druridge Bay

Two hours of summer on the beach before the rain came in

I have never seen a crowd at Druridge Bay. It is so vast that even in the height of summer it doesn't seem busy. At the main carpark at the Country Park there is a visitors centre a few minutes walk from the sand, with toilet and small cafe. There is also a walk around the lake. If you take the next (unsignposted) turnoff, heading north towards Warkworth, you can however park for free right by the beach, which is so handy for piling down onto the sand. http://www.visitnorthumberland.com/do/druridge-bay-country-park-p26011