One Mile Beach, and beyond it ... as we had discovered a hidden coastal paradise just as beautiful as Seal Rocks and its neighboring beaches, except less crowded, and closer to Sydney.

One woman wished she could hold her breath "forever" when she came across a huge number of sea creatures during a recent snorkeling experience.

"The traffic can get hectic so we have to be smart with our check-in days … it can be a challenge getting to the beach some days." Seal Rocks draws thousands of people each year, particularly ...

In the tiny seaside village of Seal Rocks, three hours north of Sydney, peace and quiet defines daily life. At least it used to, before recent summers delivered a surge in seasonal tourism.