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Ocean Shores

New South Wales, Australia · Oceania

About Ocean Shores

Ocean Shores sits on the route: 5 minutes from Brunswick Heads, 42km from Springbrook National Park.

Ocean Shores is a town located in New South Wales, Australia. With a population of 5,145, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Ocean Shores sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Sydney time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ocean Shores to your route.

About Ocean Shores

Billinudgel is a town in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia, and is part of Byron Shire. The Murwillumbah railway line once passed through the town and a railway station was opened there in 1894. The area was bypassed by a heavily upgraded Pacific Highway in July 2007, home to the NSW RFS

Read more Billinudgel/Ocean Shores Brigade from 1976. The traditional owners of this land are the Minjungbal people of the Bundjalung nation.

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Ocean Shores offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Ocean Shores located?

Ocean Shores is located in New South Wales, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -28.5093 latitude, 153.5376 longitude.

What is the population of Ocean Shores?

Ocean Shores has a population of approximately 5,145 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
5,145
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
New South Wales
Timezone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-28.5093, 153.5376

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Ocean Shores

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Springbrook National Park

Rainforest plateau in the Gold Coast hinterland with sealed access to Purling Brook Falls and the Best of All Lookout car parks.

42 km · about 50 min drive

beach

Surfers Paradise Beach

The Gold Coast's flagship beach with a long stretch of golden sand backed by a skyline of gleaming high-rises.

57 km · about 65 min drive

famous road

Surfers Paradise Street Circuit

A Gold Coast street circuit running along the beachfront and through the high-rise canyon of Surfers Paradise, host of Indycar and now Supercars. Ordinary beach-town streets off-season.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Ocean Shores

  • 59 kmSurfers Paradise Street CircuitA Gold Coast street circuit running along the beachfront and through the high-rise canyon of Surfers Paradise, host of Indycar and now Supercars. Ordinary beach-town streets off-season.

Nearby Destinations

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Bogangar

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20 km awayPop. 3,165

Suffolk Park

🇦🇺 Australia

21 km awayPop. 3,805

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