Jones Beach (New South Wales)
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Jones Beach,South Coast regions of New South Wales.[1]
Description
Jones Beach is a relatively straight east-facing
sand dunes, parks and the Kiama Downs Surf Life Saving Club, founded in 1982. Houses back the beach's southern half. The beach receives waves averaging 1–1.5 metres (3 ft 3 in – 4 ft 11 in), which result in a single bar usually cut by six, including permanent rips against each headland, the northern being the stronger. Rocks also occur in the surf toward the southern end.[2]
It is a popular tourist spot and the beach is
jet skis are not permitted.[2]
Surfing competitions are held at Jones Beach between February and October, and a one-on-one competition held in November annually.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Jones Beach". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
- ^ a b "Jones/boyds". Beach Safe. Surf Life Saving Australia. 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
- ^ "Our beautiful beaches". Kiama Municipal Council. 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
- ^ "See & Do: Beaches". Kiama Tourism. 2012. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
- ^ "Jones Beach Boardriders Inc". Surfing Australia. 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
