Long Beach South - Beecroft Weapons Range

Long Beach South - Beecroft Weapons Range

Opening hours for the Department of Defence’s Beecroft Weapons Range and the Beecroft Weapons Range Visitor Information Point vary. Please see below for details:

The Range (including Honeymoon Bay, Point Perpendicular, Outer Tubes, Long Beach, Target Beach, and Silica Cove) general opening times are as follows;

Friday: 12noon – 8.30pm (last entry 6pm)
Saturday: 2am – 8.30pm (last entry 6pm)
Sunday: 2am – 8.30pm (last entry 6pm)
The Visitor Information Point hours are as follows;

Monday – Thursday: 9am – 3pm
Friday: 9am – 6pm
Saturday & Sunday: 12noon – 6pm
More than just places to pick up a brochure, Visitor Information Points are hubs of local knowledge, offering a richer, more authentic travel experience by tapping into the expertise of locals.

These business and community hubs support the broader visitor information network and are well-stocked with brochures, maps, and other resources to help visitors discover local attractions, dining options, and activities.

The Department of Defence’s Beecroft Weapons Range (BWR) spans approximately 4,200 hectares of Beecroft Peninsula, the northern headland of Jervis Bay, NSW. Known as Bundarwa to the Jerrinja people, the traditional custodians of the land.

Popular areas include: Honeymoon Bay, Point Perpendicular, Outer Tubes, Long Beach, Target Beach, and Silica Cove. Basic camping facilities are available at Honeymoon Bay when open.

The Range is open to the public on weekends and during NSW public and school holidays.

Visitors should be aware that access may change at short notice due to military activity, weather, or road conditions. It is highly recommended to contact the Range before visiting to confirm public access.