Margate Beach

The subtropical suburb of Margate Beach is the most popular destination in the resort town of Margate. The palm-fringed beach and lagoon is perfect for swimming, snorkelling, surfing, fishing, boating, and water skiing. Restaurants, pubs and shops are all within walking distance.

Paddling pools for kids, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a super-tube, curio stalls, and peak season beach concerts ensure that there's beach fun for everyone. Canoes, paddle boats and sailboards are available for hire to explore the lagoon.

During winter months there’s the added allure of the annual Sardine Run, considered the “Greatest Shoal on Earth”. This massive “bait ball” of teeming little fish lures thousands of opportunistic predators and guarantees incredible sightings of sharks, large game fish, dolphins and ocean birds.