Curl Curl comprises two distinct beaches - North Curl Curl and South Curl Curl - separated by a rocky headland. The name derives from an Aboriginal word meaning "river of life," referencing Curl Curl Lagoon that sits behind the beaches. North Curl Curl features consistent reef breaks favored by experienced surfers.
31064 North Curl Curl Beach
North Curl Curl ocean pool is carved into the rocks at the northern end, providing a 50-metre lap pool with ocean views. The rocky headland between the beaches offers walking tracks with coastal vantage points and rock platforms exposed at low tide. South Curl Curl presents a more sheltered beach backed by extensive parkland.
30983 North Curl Curl Beach
Curl Curl Lagoon behind the southern beach is a coastal wetland habitat surrounded by walking paths. The lagoon provides calm water for kayaking while supporting diverse birdlife. The beaches are backed by Norfolk Island pines and coastal vegetation, with the South Curl Curl Surf Life Saving Club established in 1918.