Sadly, the prison closed in 1903, but reopened 12 years later to house enemy aliens. There is a picnic area overlooking the ocean, and its a great location [], Gap Beach Gap Beach ss a secluded, white sand beach, that is only accessible by 4WD or hiking the Smoky Cape Track (from Little Bay to the North), or from Captain Cooks Lookout (Smoky Cape). The town has been known as a quiet retreat where TV personalities have owned holiday houses away from large amounts of holidaymakers. Additional info. Many claimed it was safest to moor vessels near the rocks. The second closest airport to Bowes Rivermouth is Perth Jandakot Airport (JAD), also in Australia, 436 km (271 miles) away. The park is also great for mountain bike riding and scenic drives. South West Rocks also has an Aged Care Facility, Japara South West Rocks Aged Care, which has 80 rooms low to High Care and employs many of the people who reside in South West Rocks. Latest photos from Bowes Rivermouth. Upload your own or view all photos on the gallery page. A hood, booties and gloves are needed in colder conditions as well. South West Rocks is a town located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia, near the mouth of the Macleay River. Today, many surfers would wear a shorty. Game fish are plentiful, including marlin, yellowfin tuna, spanish mackerel, spotted mackerel, cobia, mahi mahi, rainbow runner, longtail tuna, wahoo and sailfish. Grill areas, picnic and shaded pavilions available. The park also offers parking and amenities blocks. You can take lessons at any time of the day or night, and Trents courses will meet your needs. The closest passenger airport to The Rivermouth is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) in USA, 45 km (28 miles) away (directly). 1 6-8 FT. South West Rocks. This picturesque town is 40 kilometers north of Kempsey. If the sun does come out as forecast, it should feel warm enough to surf in a shorty or a summer wetsuit. Early pioneers, the Gaol complex, and the new entrance to the Macleay River are detailed. VisitNSW.com is the official tourism site for Destination NSW. Check the Weather Conditions. You will need a quality steamer wetsuit, a neoprene hood, gloves and boots. It's sometimes crowded here. Here are a few tips for your first time hitting waves on the Great Lakes: The waves are typically small in the summer, which makes it the perfect time to learn to surf. The heritage listed Trial Bay Gaol is a former internment camp and public works prison located in Cardwell Street, Arakoon, Kempsey Shire, New South Wales. 36% of the population of the town is older than 65. It's location gives it a mix of warm tropical and cooler temperate waters at various times of the years, providing seasonal variety and amazing array of species.