by Janelle (
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I like to participate in life rather than be a spectator. Music, dancing, theatre, travelling, food, cycling and walking are some of my passions. Writing is an enjoyable pastime that allows me to share my experiences.
Beautiful vistas (image JW)
The very easy but interesting and picturesque walk around Shaws Bay Ballina, the 3.4km Shaws Bay Loop can be walked in 45 minutes or combined with other
walks in the area. This walk is suitable all year and most times of day and if you do it on a regular basis you will notice the differences in tides, vegetation and marine life.
Informative signage (image JW)
Improvements to the recreational amenities and access to Shaws Bay is an
ongoing council project which is already providing great benefits to local residents. As there are two caravan parks adjacent to the walk it is also very popular with tourists and visitors.
Historic Fenwick House and Shaws Bay Hotel (image JW)
As you walk along the smooth wide path, you will encounter informative signage at regular intervals. Some of the signs describe the natural environment and others whilst others offer interesting facts and pictures about the history of the area.
Interesting historical facts (image JW)
The shared path is suitable for prams, mobility scooters and cyclists as well as walkers and joggers. On warm days, you can cool off in the calm tidal waters of Shaws Bay or grab a wave at nearby Lighthouse Beach.
A walk along the seawall
This walk is full of natural scenic beauty and on a lucky day, you can see dolphins in the river and/or whales passing the end of the break wall. Shaws Bay is also popular for fishing, stand up paddle boarding, windsurfing, canoeing and relaxing.
Marine rescue then and now (image JW)
This activity is great for families as there is plenty to look at, there is playground equipment in Pop Dennison Park, toilets at the beach, in the park and next to the Marine Rescue building. Food and drink can be bought at Shaw's Bay Hotel, the local takeaway and the surf life-saving club.
Meander through the trees (image JW)
