Clear aquamarine waters, tiny coves,
a peaceful bay; lush, green forests fringed
by light-coloured sands… No wonder escaped
convicts abandoned their sinking boat,
“The Trial”, and decamped to this beautiful area.
The area is surrounded by eight beautiful
beaches, numerous river tributaries and the
Arakoon State Recreation Area.

Other attractions include historic Trial Bay
Gaol, Smoky Cape Lighthouse, the oyster barn, an eco river cruise, fishing charters, the historic Boatman's Cottage
and many interesting arts, crafts and antique shops.

Sporting facilities include an 18 hole golf
course, bowling greens, tennis and squash
courts, bushwalking tracks and a swimming
pool. Fishing boats, waveskis, catamarans,
boogie boards and push bikes can all be hired
and charter fishing boats operate from the
entrance of the Macleay River.

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Scuba divers from all over the world travel
to South West Rocks to dive at Fish Rock Cave,
an underwater cave just off the coast of Smoky
Cape. Two dive centres operate from South West Rocks, Fishrock Dive Centre and
South West Rocks Dive Centre.

South West Rocks offers a wide range
of accommodation, including motels,
guesthouses, luxury units, self contained
cottages and caravan parks with modern on
site accommodation and camping grounds.