Priory Beach
Priory Beach (also known locally as Fantasy Beach) is a stretch of brown-grey sand directly on the North Coast Highway in Priory — about as close as a beach gets to Richmond Estates. A white gate marks the entrance.
The water here is generally calm and good for swimming or wading, and the open backshore area is a popular spot for a pickup game of football or volleyball, or just a picnic.
It's undeveloped — no snack bar, no beach chairs, no lifeguard — so think of it as a quick, low-key dip rather than a full beach-day destination. Bring your own everything.
Good to know
- Entry is free with no set hours, but there's no lifeguard on duty.
- Great for a sunset walk or a quick swim before dinner rather than a full day out.