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Mostly sunny · 10° · next high 4:35am
Good for a swim — read the conditions and stay between the flags where patrolled.
Clear water and rocky edges worth exploring with a mask.
Coastal walking tracks and headland views nearby.
Dog-friendly, often off-leash in parts — check the local signage.
Caves Beach — Lake Macquarie · Hunter, NSW
-33.0360, 151.6360
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