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GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION AND CLIMATE
Ocean Shores is an integral part of the Brunswick Valley. The townships within the valley are closely intertwined with each providing a unique aspect of life and all supporting each other in relation to services and community life.is situated in the beautiful Brunswick Valley, on the far north coast of New South Wales. Just fifteen minutes from Australia’s most easterly point, Byron Bay; and only forty minutes from the New South Wales and Queensland border towns of Tweed Heads and Coolangatta, Ocean Shores enjoys a warm, sub-tropical climate. Average summer temperatures of 28 degrees Celsius are accompanied by cool sea breezes and winters are characteristically mild and warm. The average winter temperature is 21 degrees (C).
An average annual rainfall of 2000mm provides perfect conditions for plant growth resulting in lush, green lawns, healthy gardens and a championship Golf Course which is well-known as one of best and picturesque courses in the state.
The Brunswick River is a feature of the Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads area. The river provides leisure activities such as fishing, safe swimming and boating as well as being a source of income for oyster growers. It also provides access to the ocean for the local fleet of trawlers and fishing boats based at Brunswick Heads.
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Ocean Shores boasts pristine surfing beaches, two of which are patrolled by Australian Surf Life Savers during the summer holiday months. These beaches are situated at New Brighton and South Golden Beach; just minutes from the Ocean Shores Shopping Centre and within walking distance of many of the homes in Ocean Shores.
Geographically, Ocean Shores features a mixture of flat, residential blocks (many of which are within walking distance to the beach) and elevated blocks which boast stunning views of the coastline, the river and the breathtaking hinterland escarpment.
Many homes in Ocean Shores enjoy coastal views to Byron Bay Lighthouse headland in the south to Hastings Point headland in the north. Other views of the Brunswick River and the rolling hills of the Brunswick Valley are also enjoyed by residents of Ocean Shores.
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The other towns and villages of the Brunswick Valley are as follows:-
New Brighton – 1 km from Ocean Shores (considered locally as being part of the OS community)
South Golden Beach & Fern Beach – 1 km from North Ocean Shores (also considered locally as being part of the OS community)
Mullumbimby – 10 km from south west of Ocean Shores
Brunswick Heads - 4 km from south of Ocean Shores
Billinudgel – 2 km west from Ocean Shores (also considered locally as part of Greater OS community)
Other areas such as the farming districts of The Pocket, Main Arm and Yelgun are also serviced by Ocean Shores.
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| The Ocean Shores community has taken shape by the efforts of a number of volunteer groups. |
