Lennox Head Boat Channel

Natural Attractions

Protected by a natural reef at the southern end of Seven Mile Beach, the boat channel can be accessed off Rutherford Street in Lennox.
snorkellers at the boat channel
Lennox Head Boat Channel
Pelican walking along beach at boat channel
This is a safe haven for the kids, great for snorkeling and perfectly protected from the waves at high tide.

Keep an eye out for the friendly pelicans.

Information

Website

www.discoverballina.com.au/visit/see-do/blog/1017-cool-off-with-the-kids

Address

Rutherford Street, New South Wales, 2478

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