Harrington Beach NSW – Ultimate 2025 Visitor’s Guide

Harrington Beach is a small but beautiful ocean-side village in New South Wales, located approximately halfway between Port Macquarie and Forster.

Harrington NSW is known for its unique sandbar and stunning beaches which lie at the mouth of the Manning River.

Harrington Beach NSW is not as popular as some of the other beach towns along the east coast of Australia which makes it a bit of an untouched gem and definitely worth checking out.

I recommend spending at least one or two nights in the area to explore everything Harrington has to offer.

I have put together this easy guide to Harrington Beach NSW including how to get there, the best things to do, where to stay, and the best time to visit.

QUICK ANSWERS – HARRINGTON NSW

Let’s start this guide with all the essentials you should know before coming, from the location to getting there and more.

WHERE IS HARRINGTON BEACH?

Harrington is located approximately a 45-minute drive south of Port Macquarie and a 45-minute drive north of Forster.

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HOW TO GET TO HARRINGTON BEACH NSW?

It’s best to have your own vehicle to visit Harrington Beach NSW as public transportation options are few and far between.

Also, while you’re here, I recommend going from Harrington to Port Macquarie (or Port Macquarie to Harrington), which is another great spot.

I always use Discover Cars when renting a car, and I recommend you do the same, as they have great deals and excellent customer service.

BEST TIME TO VISIT HARRINGTON

Harrington NSW sees glorious sunshine almost all year round.

If you want the best of the best conditions weatherwise, I recommend visiting between May and October (Autumn, Winter, and Spring) which is ideal for beach bumming, nature walks, and water sports.

Summer is between December and February which sees hot temperatures and rainfall.

3 BEST THINGS TO DO IN HARRINGTON NEW SOUTH WALES

Please see below for an overview of the 3 best things to do that you will find in this post:

1. Explore Harrington Beach & sandbar
2. Visit Crowdy Head Beach & Lighthouse
3. Watch the sunset at Manning River

HARRINGTON BEACH & SANDBAR

First up on this list of what to do in Harrington NSW is explore the iconic Harrington Beach and sandbar!

It’s quite easy to access Harrington Beach NSW by simply strolling along the break wall which is located in front of the Marine Rescue building on Beach Street.

The sandbar that you’ll find here is EPIC and if you have a drone camera, I highly recommend sending it up to capture some shots of this unique landscape from above. 

It takes around 15 minutes to walk to the very tip of the sandbar on Harrington Beach NSW and it’s the perfect spot to lay down a rug, have a picnic, and take a dip in the ocean to cool off.

CROWDY HEAD BEACH & LIGHTHOUSE

Crowdy Head Beach and lighthouse is a short 5-minute drive north of Harrington and well worth checking out during your visit. 

I recommend spending around two or three hours here which is more than enough time to visit the beautiful white sand beach and the lighthouse which is situated on top of the cliffs at Crowdy Head.

SUNSET AT MANNING RIVER

Last but not least on this list of things to do in Harrington, New South Wales is watching the sunset at Manning River.

Before the day is out, be sure to hang around town to catch an unforgettable sunset at Manning River.

There are plenty of grassy areas and park benches around the river’s edge to hang out for the afternoon and enjoy the peaceful serenity.

Another option is to make your way up to Pilot Hill Reserve which boasts extensive views of Harrington Beach, Manning River, and the village.

WHERE TO STAY IN HARRINGTON NSW

I personally stayed at Discovery Parks Harrington Beach and can’t recommend this holiday park enough!

Whether you’re traveling in a campervan or looking for a cabin to stay in for a night or two, Discovery Parks has got you covered with plenty of affordable accommodation options to suit all types of visitors.

The park features a swimming pool, activity room, laundry amenities, hot showers and toilets, camp kitchen and BBQs, mini-golf, beach access, free WiFi, and more!

Located right on the shores of Harrington Beach, NSW, and a stone’s throw from the center of town, the location is simply perfect.

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WHAT TO PACK FOR HARRINGTON BEACH

When visiting Harrington Beach, here is a list of items I highly recommend bringing with you:

FINAL THOUGHTS – HARRINGTON NSW

I hope you enjoyed reading this article and if you have any questions about the things to do Harrington offers, please leave a comment below this post and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

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