Keeping Corindi Beach on a steady path

The NSW Government has completed repairs to the Corindi Beach boardwalk and bridge across Pipeclay Creek on the north coast, to help residents and visitors access the beach without disturbing local birdlife and fauna.

Funded by Crown Lands and Corindi Beach Reserve land manager, the project delivers more than $90,000 in targeted repairs, strengthening the bridge structure and replacing worn and damaged sections of the boardwalk to improve safety and reliability along the beach access route.

Located around 36 kilometres north of Coffs Harbour, Corindi Beach Recreation Reserve is known for its relaxed coastal setting, where open beach, wetlands and bushland come together. The boardwalk provides a direct connection through this Crown reserve landscape, linking the shoreline with Pipeclay Lake, surrounding wetland forest and coastal vegetation.

More than 120 bird species have been recorded across the reserve, reflecting the mix of coastal bushland, wetland edges and dune vegetation around Pipeclay Creek and the beach.

The boardwalk helps protect native coastal vegetation and limits trampling and informal track creation. It also provides a well used connection for visitors to the Corindi Beach Reserve Campgrounds to access the beach.

The Corindi Beach Reserve land manager has welcomed the works, which will support continued use of the boardwalk by both locals and visitors.

Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said:

“Corindi Beach is valued for its natural setting and the way people can move between the beach, wetlands and surrounding bushland.

“These repair works will ensure locals and visitors continue to enjoy this part of the coast, while protecting the Crown land landscapes that make Corindi Beach such a special place to visit.”

Dave Morrison, Secretary, Corindi Beach Reserve land Manager said:

“The boardwalk helps people move easily through the reserve, linking the campground, wetlands and the beach along a well used path. It gives locals and visitors a way to enjoy this part of the coast while respecting the environmental values and cultural significance that make it special.”