If you’re looking for a holiday that blends natural beauty, village charm and relaxed beachside living, Sawtell is hard to beat. Just 15 minutes south of Coffs Harbour, this much-loved coastal town is home to one of our most scenic parks and offers everything guests love about a Coffs Coast getaway – without the hustle.
BIG4 Sawtell Beach Holiday Park
Set between Bonville Creek and the ocean, BIG4 Sawtell Beach Holiday Park is a spacious, leafy park surrounded by bushland and open green spaces. Guests love the calm, uncrowded feel and the easy access to water on both sides – perfect for swimming, paddling, fishing or simply unwinding.
The park offers a wide range of sites and accommodation, including powered and unpowered sites, camping decks, budget cabins, beachfront and creekside villas, and group accommodation options. Many sites and villas enjoy water views, making it easy to wake up feeling connected to nature.
Facilities are designed to keep holidays easy and enjoyable, with clean modern amenities, a large camp kitchen, BBQ areas, playground with flying fox, village green, BMX track, access to the local swimming pool (seasonal), free WiFi, and a community hall.
Sawtell Village Charm
A short stroll from the park brings you to Sawtell Village, famous for its heritage fig trees lining First Avenue. Here you’ll find boutique shops, cafés, restaurants, a historic cinema, pub and bowling club – all with a friendly, local feel. It’s the kind of place where mornings start with coffee, afternoons drift by slowly, and evenings are best spent dining under the trees.
Bonville Headland & Beaches
Just across the creek from the park is Bonville Headland, a must-see spot offering sweeping coastal views, walking tracks and one of the region’s best whale-watching vantage points during migration season. It’s ideal for sunset picnics and relaxed coastal walks.
Sawtell’s beaches stretch for around 2 kilometres and are known for their natural beauty and variety. With headlands at each end, you’ll often find protected swimming spots, along with areas suited to surfing, snorkelling and rockpool exploring. The main beach is patrolled in summer and features a café and viewing platform.
Creeks, Nature & Nearby Attractions
Bonville Creek, which runs alongside the park, is a favourite with families and grey nomads alike. Calm waters make it ideal for floating, kayaking or paddleboarding, while the surrounding bushland attracts abundant birdlife.
Just a short drive away is Boambee Creek Reserve, a local gem for swimming, fishing and picnics, with playgrounds, BBQs and shady areas. Sawtell is also perfectly placed for day trips inland to Bellingen and Dorrigo National Park along the Waterfall Way, offering waterfalls, rainforest walks and cooler mountain air.
Why Guests Love Staying in Sawtell
Sawtell strikes the perfect balance – close enough to Coffs Harbour for attractions and shopping, yet relaxed and village-focused. Combined with the natural setting of BIG4 Sawtell Beach Holiday Park, it’s a destination that suits families, couples and grey nomads looking to slow down and enjoy the best of the Coffs Coast.
Whether you’re camping, caravanning or staying in a beachside villa, Sawtell is a place that invites you to settle in, explore gently and come back again.
Book your BIG4 Sawtell stay at coffscoastholidayparks.com.au or call our friendly team on 1800 200 555.
