Discover Old Bar: Beach, Festival and Playground

Discover Old Bar through its distinctive experiences: Old Bar Beach is a well-known surf beach and is also suitable for kiteboarding. A festival, markets, tennis and an inclusive play area add further highlights. If you’re looking for a holiday rental, first consider which experiences will shape your trip. This lets you focus your search on specific plans rather than a general idea of a holiday.

Surfing and kiteboarding at Old Bar Beach

Old Bar Beach is at the intersection of Ungala Rd and Old Bar Road, Old Bar NSW 2430. As a well-known surf beach and a suitable place for kiteboarding, it offers a clear point of reference for travellers who want to include water sports in their plans. If beach activities are a priority for you, you can make them a focus alongside festival visits, markets and the playground. The address helps you identify the named beach clearly when planning your trip.

Festival and markets

The Old Bar Beach Festival takes place over the October long weekend and includes a combined parade. Before your trip, check the event date for your visit, as future dates may change.

The Old Bar Markets are held on Ungala Road in Old Bar Park, Old Bar NSW 2430. They offer fresh and handmade products; individual offerings may vary. A visit to the markets offers a different focus from water sports at the beach: here, the market stalls take centre stage. Consider including the markets as a separate activity if local products interest you.

Playground and tennis

The playground at Old Bar Beach Reserve is an inclusive play area. Its features include a tower with slides, as well as sensory and musical play elements. For families who want to plan for a playground alongside beach or market activities, it’s another specific option. The different features give you a clearer idea of what the play area offers when planning, without requiring your entire stay to revolve around a single activity.

Tennis is also an activity to consider: at Old Bar Tennis Club, court hire is available by the hour for both members and non-members. The club is in Old Bar Reserve. Hire conditions may change; confirm them in advance if a court session is an essential part of your plans. This lets you weigh up tennis as a separate part of your stay alongside the beach, markets or playground.

Choose the right holiday rental for your travel plans

The experiences mentioned differ in purpose and character: water sports at the beach, a festival over the October long weekend, a market visit, the playground and hourly tennis court hire appeal to different interests. First decide which of these options matters most for your trip. This keeps your choice of where to stay closely connected to what you want to experience in Old Bar.

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