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Your corner store on the coast.

The General

Nestled right in the heart of Hat Head, The General is the convenience store at the centre of it all. Whether you're grabbing supplies for the beach, stocking up for a stay at The Bunker, or heading next door for fish and chips at Captain Salty's — we're here for you.

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Opening Hours

Open daily — check our socials for seasonal hours.

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24 Straight St

Hat Head NSW 2440

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A white oval platter filled with a variety of colorful fruits, including a halved papaya with black seeds, red and green tomatoes, radishes, small yellow, white, and black grapes, an artichoke, a halved blood orange, and a red onion, on a wooden table.

Groceries, snacks, ice, firewood, bait, sunscreen, drinks, and everything a seaside escape calls for.

What We Stock

Three reasons to love Hat Head

Under one roof

The General, Captain Salty's, and The Bunker — all at 24 Straight St. A convenience store, a beachside café and takeaway, and a holiday home that sleeps the whole crew. Hat Head made easy.

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