Popular qith tourists for much of the summer, this quiet unassuming beach community offers more than good surfing and sand with a consistency ideal for sand-castle building. Keep an eye out for seabirds such as Australasian Gannet which regularly patrols the coast here.

Riversdale is a permanent community so there are a full range of services available year-round, although some of the cafes and snack bars are open summer only. If you enjoy quiet walks on the beach with a brisk head wind, then early winter is a good time to visit.