Out and About:
Attractions & Activities in the Area Surrounding Saltwater
Whilst Saltwater provides a destination and escape in itself, it is also conveniently located to provide a base from which to follow the East Coast Escape Touring Route and explore the surrounding areas.
Driving Distances:
5 mins to Four Mile Beach
10 mins to St Marys
10 mins to Scamander
15 mins to Beaumaris
25 mins to St Helens
30 mins to Bay of Fires
35 mins to Bicheno
Eating Out:
There are numerous dining options available, from a la carte to pub meals.
Eg. Escapes Café/Gallery at St Mary’s
The Village Store café/deli at St Helens for great coffee and light meals during the day.
Angasi at Binalong Bay, specialising in seafood which can be enjoyed from the deck overlooking the white sands and turquoise seas of the Bay of Fires.
Elephant Pass Pancakes
Eureka Farm for fabulous jams and ice-cream
Fine dining at White Sands restaurant which is only five minutes away from Saltwater.
Beaches:
There are numerous beaches to choose from whether you are interested in beach-combing, swimming, fishing, surfing or diving. In particular, Conde Naste travel magazine 2005, has nominated Bay of Fires as the second best beach in the world. Four Mile beach often turns it on for surfing while fishing is often rewarding at most of the local beaches and estuaries.
Walks/Nature Trails: 
Nature trails are scattered up and down the coastline culminating in the world renowned Freycinet National Park , one hour from Saltwater.
Golf:
Courses are found at St Mary’s, Scamander and Bicheno.
Local Centres:
St Helens – game fishing, jazz festival
St Mary’s – solstice festival, quilt making
Bicheno – Fairy penguin tours, blowhole, Sealife centre.
Pyengana – cheese factory
