Around 30 minutes south of Port Macquarie is this calm and pretty beach at the mouth of the beautiful Camden Haven River. Pilot Beach is situated between the two break walls, keeping it protected from large seas most of the time. It is the ideal beach for families with young children.

It can be accessed off Camden Head Road, Camden Head, by going through North Haven and Laurieton and crossing the bridge towards Dunbogan, keep left, continue driving along Camden Head Road.

Try the Flowerbowl Circuit Walk at Kattang Nature Reserve while in the area. Please note that this beach is not patrolled by life guards.