Bilgola Beach

Bilgola Beach is a quiet, 500-metre-long surf beach that faces southeast. It is bordered by the high Bilgola Head to the north and the lower Newport Head and rocks to the south.

History

• The name "Bilgola" is derived from the Aboriginal term "Belgoula." The meaning of the word is uncertain—some say it means "swirling waters," while others say it means "steep slope beach."
• In 1822, Robert Henderson received a grant of 100 acres (0.40 km²), which he named "Belgoola." The district eventually adopted the simplified name "Bilgola."
• From the early 1900s, the area was owned by the McLurcan family. Initially settled for farming, it remained a holiday spot until the 1950s when it began developing into a residential suburb.
• A significant milestone was the formation of the Bilgola Surf Life Saving Club in 1949, established partly due to the beach's dangerous rips.

Beach Facilities

• A rock pool is located at the southern end of the beach. This eight-lane, 50-metre pool features concrete walls and a floor.
• The beach has excellent surfing conditions at the north end.
• A nearby café with comfortable outdoor seating serves hot and cold drinks, burgers, ice cream, and snacks.