About Valla & Valla Beach (NSW 2448)

A subtropical paradise between the mountains and the sea!

Valla and Valla Beach are small communities on the Mid North Coast of NSW, midway between Coffs Harbour and Kempsey.

You can enjoy the best of beach and bush with rural lifestyle acreage available within 1 kilometre of the ocean. Coffs Harbour, 39km to the north, provides all major services.

Valla is on the western side of the Pacific Highway and is home to those seeking a rural lifesyle. Its rich land is home to many Macadamia plantations, locally grown vegetables and fruit, and pastures.

Nearby state forests accommodate some mighty giants and have some lovely forest roads.

The area offers a variety of rural pursuits and enjoys a reputation for fishing, snorkelling opportunities, and some of the best surf on the north coast - just a small part of what this area has to offer, and all within an easy ½ hour drive from Coffs Harbour Regional Airport.

There is a community pre-school and a bus terminal for both public and school bus services.

Valla Beach, on the coastal side of the highway, is the place for those seeking solitude. There are miles of unspoilt pristine beaches that provide the perfect setting for slow leisurely walks, looking for shells, driftwood and interesting landforms, including a cave.

Valla Beach is bordered by Jagun Nature Reserve to the North, and both Valla Nature Reserve and Deep Creek to the South. These preserve the exquisite beachside atmosphere and the area includes a beautiful paperbark wetland that is declared as an Endangered Ecological Community (EEC).

Transportation Options

Valla Beach is on Giinagay Way that was the old Pacific Highway until the Pacific Motorway bypass was opened in July 2016.

When travelling on the Pacific Motorway from the north take the Ballards Rd exit, approximately 8km south of Waterfall Way. From the south take the Nambucca Heads exit, cross over the highway, and follow the signs to Valla Beach.

The Coffs Harbour airport (35 minutes drive from Valla Beach) provides frequent direct services to/from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane and some other regional centres. Public buses operate from the airport to Valla beach (via a changeover in Toormina)

For transport options (including trains) see: Sydney to Valla Beach and Brisbane to Valla Beach.

Trains arrive at the nearby Nambucca Heads - Learn more.

From Valla Beach, a network of regular and school bus services operated by Busways provide access to schools from Macksville to Coffs Harbour including Bellingen.

Finding Valla Beach

The Beaches

Valla Beach has beaches to the north and south. Both beaches are quiet and uncrowded, perfect for beach walks either to Nambucca Heads or Hungry Head. Excellent conditions for fishing, experienced board riders, parasailing, sail boarding, sea kayaks, etc.

South Valla Beach- Patrolled only during Summer School Holidays.
Follow Valla Beach Road to the end.
Facilities include:

This is a No Dog Beach.
Public toilets and showers
Parking, including Disabled
Shaded and sheltered areas
Short bushwalks
Interesting rock formations and beach caves
Wide sandy beach
BBQs (Wood)

North Valla Beach - NOT Patrolled.
Follow Valla Beach Road and turn left into Henderson St. (2nd on left), then Cockburn St., and follow this to the Robert Lowden Park car park. It is then a short walk through the public reserve (across the wooden footbridge) to beach.

Attractions here include:

Pristine ‘’horseshoe’’ beach stretching north to Wenonah Head and Hungry Head
Bushwalking in Jagun Nature Reserve
Lookouts – whale and dolphin watching in season
Beach Shower
Dog-friendly (heading north towards Coffs Harbour)!

North Valla Beach (Southside).
Follow Valla Beach Road and turn left into Gregory St. (4th on left) to a car park and walk down track to beach.

Attractions here include:

Pristine ‘’horseshoe’’ beach stretching north to Wenonah Head and Hungry Head
Beach Shower
Dog-friendly only during certain hours so please check the signs!

DOGS ON VALLA BEACH - Dog owners, know your rights and Responsibilities.

Where to walk your dog in accordance with our local laws: www.travelnuity.com/dog-friendly-nambucca-heads/

Dogs are always prohibited from South Valla Beach and the adjacent Deep Creek Inlet. On the spot fines of $300 can be issued to people in breach of the law.

We love our dogs, and we love to take them on walks, but not everyone else (or local wildlife) does. We live in a gorgeous area rich in wildlife with beautiful beaches, parks, and nature reserves. Our beaches are sanctuaries for shorebirds and people love walking along the peaceful shores. Please know where you can and can’t take your dog and observe all signage. Nambucca Valley Council in consultation with the community has developed a generous amount of space for dog owners to enjoy with their pets which also avoids important shore bird habitat.

It is appreciated if the community support the dog regulations and use the designated spaces as identified in this link: www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au/Residents/Animals-Pets/On-Off-Leash-Areas

You might not know that under the Companion Animals Act 1998, when in a public place your dog must be under the effective control of a competent person by means of an adequate chain, cord or leash that is attached to the dog and that is being held by (or secured to) the person. When in public you can only take your dog off lead if it is a designated off lead area. You must also pick up your dog’s poo and dispose of it in a bin.

Dogs and other domestic pets are strictly prohibited in national parks and nature reserves as well. Dogs are viewed as predators by native animals. Small animals and birds can be easily scared away from nesting sites, often leaving their young unprotected. Dog feces can carry diseases and parasites which can be harmful to humans and wildlife. Dogs can chase and or kill wildlife and occasionally bite people. Barking dogs can detract from the use and enjoyment of an area and scare wildlife away. The Deep Creek mouth is rich in endangered birdlife, dogs and birds do not mix.

DEEP CREEK: Dogs are prohibited at the beach and shoreline below Tuna Street and along Deep Creek.

Please for the sake of others and our precious wildlife adhere to the rules of responsible ownership of dogs.

We ask members of the public to advise Council and National Parks if they know of people abusing their responsibilities of dog ownership. Appropriate action will be taken.