Situated 20 min drive from Bundaberg town center. Just follow the signs to Bargara or ask a local. Use the directions to Kelly's beach then travel another 5-10 min north along the coastal road. The road will end when you get to Nielsen's Caravan Park. The beach is in front of the caravan park and a large surf club.
Works best in a cyclone swell or if there is a clean day after a howlng easterly. If there is some swell there are some nice rights off the breakwall.
Overview
Atmosphere
The locals here a pretty chilled, but have respect if there is some swell. It doesn't come too often so it can get pretty intense with a lot more people in the water. In summer there are heaps of kooks and clubbies. Bring your skatey, there's a sweet mini ramp next to the beach.
General
Its not worth a surf trip just for the waves, but the waves are good enough to keep you in shape for surfing other spots with more swell.
Nielsen's Beach, Australia
By herwig, 2007-11-01 17:00:00 Tropical heat
First day up at Bundaberg. Tropical climate, small swell.
Only 3 boards at Nielsen Beach.
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