Cabarita Beach is a locality in northeastern New South Wales which occupies a thin strip of beach-side land along the Coral Sea coast, east of Tweed Coast Road, in the Tweed Shire town of Bogangar. Locally, the names Cabarita Beach and Bogangar are interchangeable; either may be used when referring to the whole settlement,[2] with more people using the former. Hastings Point lies close to Cabarita Beach to the south and Casuarina to the north. At the 2016 census Cabarita Beach had a population of 103, Bogangar 3060.[1] Cabarita Beach is located within the Tweed Shire Local Government Authority.

Cabarita Beach New South Wales
Rocky cliffs at Cabarita Beach
Cabarita Beach
Coordinates	28.3293°S 153.56979°E / -28.3293; 153.56979
Population	103 (2016 census)[1]
• Density	73.6/km2 (191/sq mi)
Area	1.4 km2 (0.5 sq mi)
LGA(s)	Tweed Shire
Region	Northern Rivers
State electorate(s)	Electoral district of Tweed
Federal division(s)	Division of Richmond

The beach itself, as well as the adjacent Norries Headland, are popular tourist attractions.[3] The surf break to the north of the headland is also very popular.

The first major development in Cabarita Beach was the original Cabarita Hotel, opened on 17 December 1960.[4] That building has since been replaced by a modern glass, chrome and concrete structure.

History

Cabarita is an Aboriginal word, whose term means by the water. David Anderson, a private soldier or the NSW Corps was granted land in the area in 1795. The area around Cabarita Point was reserved in 1856 for public recreational outdoor activities.

Since that time, Cabarita Beach has remained a seaside town for its tranquil beach lifestyle.

See also

• Bogangar
• Cabarita Beach Surf Life Saving Club
• Northern Rivers

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