Sussex Inlet: Canals, Beach and Activities

When looking for a hotel in Sussex Inlet, you can start planning around your travel interests: waterways and boating activities, the beach, sports, events or a special dining option. The options also differ in what you need to check in advance. For aqua aerobics and festivals, current classes or programmes are important; for rentals, availability matters, and for a changing menu, the current selection. This helps you focus on the activities and dates that are key to your stay.

Waterways, boating options and the beach

You can kayak along the canals and waterways of Sussex Inlet. The tidal channels offer boaters easy access. For geographical orientation, St Georges Basin lies north of Sussex Inlet.

Rental options vary by boat type and use: Sussex Inlet Pontoons rents pontoons, while Sussex Inlet Boat Hire offers boats for fishing, family outings and leisurely cruises. If you plan to choose one of these options, consider your intended use and confirm availability before your trip.

Sussex Inlet Entrance Beach has small stretches of beach for swimming and paddling; it is also a popular fishing spot. This helps distinguish the beach option from boat rentals: swimming, paddling and fishing are the main activities at the beach, while boat type and purpose are the key considerations for rentals. Check local conditions before swimming or boating.

Sports and classes

Sussex Inlet Golf Club has a small nine-hole course and rents clubs, buggies and golf carts. If you’d like to play there, check the course’s operating details and the availability of the equipment you want before visiting.

Sussex Inlet Aquatic Centre offers aqua aerobics classes. Unlike golf, where the course and rental equipment are relevant, this activity depends on the current class schedule. As the programme may change, check the current classes before your trip.

Events and dining

The Viking Festival brings Viking-themed and family-friendly activities to the shores of Sussex Inlet. The programme may change from one edition to the next. If you’re planning to make the festival a set part of your trip, check the details and current programme for the edition taking place.

A fishing carnival is held annually in Sussex Inlet. Check the current date if you’d like to plan your stay around this event.

Located by the water in Sussex Inlet, Swordfish Brewing offers small-batch beers, wood-fired pizza and a changing menu focused on local seafood and South Coast produce. If you have a particular selection in mind, check the current menu before visiting.

Discover more destinations: Wattamolla, Milton, Bawley Point, Burrill Lake, Pyree, Bangalee, Wandandian, Currarong.

For the broader travel overview: Shoalhaven City Council.