Sussex Inlet: Canals, beaches and experiences

In Sussex Inlet, canals and waterways sit alongside small beaches, boating options and activities on land. This gives you different ways to plan your days: kayaking and boat trips, swimming and paddling, fishing, or taking a break for food and local events. When looking for a holiday rental, you can first consider which of these sides will shape your holiday. Individual water activities can also be combined with sport, events and food.

Canals and boating options

When kayaking, you can paddle along the town’s canals and waterways. The tidal canals are also part of Sussex Inlet’s character, offering boating enthusiasts easy access. This means there are different options, from paddling on the waterways to taking a boat trip.

Sussex Inlet Pontoons is centrally located in Sussex Inlet, not far from the entrance, and offers pontoons for hire. Sussex Inlet Boat Hire rents boats for fishing, family outings and leisurely cruises. These purposes give a concrete sense of the different ways a day on the water can look. If you plan to hire a boat, confirm availability before your trip.

Beach, swimming and fishing

Sussex Inlet Entrance Beach has small beaches for swimming and paddling. The beach is also a popular fishing spot. Several water-based interests come together here: you can plan a beach visit, go paddling or choose the spot for fishing. Check local conditions before swimming or boating.

For holiday planning, it helps to understand the difference between the options: small beaches and a fishing spot are the focus at Entrance Beach, while the canals and waterways invite you to kayak and enjoy boating. Which of these activities matters most to you can help shape your choice of holiday rental in Sussex Inlet.

Activities on land and in the water

Sussex Inlet Golf Club has a small nine-hole course. Clubs, buggies and golf carts are available to hire; confirm both the course’s operating details and equipment availability before visiting. Sussex Inlet Aquatic Centre offers aqua aerobics classes. As the class schedule can change, it’s a good idea to check the current classes before your trip.

Golf and aqua aerobics add different options to your day than paddling or a beach visit: the golf course offers a nine-hole round, while the Aquatic Centre offers aqua aerobics classes. You can choose activities based on whether you’d rather play a round of golf, take a class or spend time on the water.

Events and food

The Viking Festival brings Viking-themed entertainment and family-friendly activities to the shores of Sussex Inlet. The programme may change from one event to the next. Sussex Inlet also hosts an annual fishing carnival. If you’d like to plan your trip around one of these events, check the dates for your preferred travel period.

For a culinary addition, Swordfish Brewing offers food and drink by the water, including small-batch beers, wood-fired pizza and a changing menu focused on local seafood and South Coast produce. As food and drinks may change, check the current menu before visiting. Together with the activities at the beach, on the water and on land, this offers different ways to plan your stay around your interests.

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For the main travel overview: Shoalhaven City Council.