Sydney is blessed with lots of beautiful beaches, some big and world-renowned, others much smaller and not so well-known. With so many quality beaches on offer, Sydney is almost unrivalled in the world.
Whilst it’s nice to spend a day at Cronulla Beach, Manly Beach, Coogee Beach or Bondi Beach, chances are you’ll be surrounded by thousands of other beach-goers and sunbathers.
While there may be tons of beautiful beaches along Sydney’s coastline and in the Harbour, not many of those strips of sand are dog friendly.
It’s true, dogs are not allowed on most of Sydney’s beaches, not even on a lead. And with such a large dog population in our city, that is indeed rather disappointing.
The Royal National Park just south of Sydney is Australia’s oldest and the world’s second oldest national park.
From lookout points and waterfalls, to walking tracks and natural swimming pools, this 15,000 hectares large park truly has something for everyone.
Swimming and bathing in your birthday suit may not be for everyone, but there are quite a few nudist beaches in Sydney where taking off all your clothes is normal.
The nudist community in Sydney may not be as large as it used to be back in the seventies and eighties, but swimming nude is still very much a thing in Sydney and New South Wales.
Surrounded by the waters of the Tasman Sea, Broken Bay and Pittwater, Palm Beach is Sydney’s northernmost beach town. Situated 40km north of the Sydney CBD, Palm Beach has a unique atmosphere that resembles a little tropical paradise.
Palm Beach is a popular day trip destination for Sydney-siders, as well as a niche holiday retreat for tourists, backpackers, and Australian and international celebrities alike.
Located just moments away from Clovelly and Coogee beach, Gordons Bay is a small piece of paradise along the coastal walk between Bondi and Coogee.
Protected by a reef, the bay is a popular spot for fishing, swimming, diving and snorkeling, away from the crowds at the larger beaches nearby.
Escape the crowds at Sydney’s popular beaches, and visit Ettalong, Umina and Pearl Beach on the Central Coast instead.
Overlooking Brisbane Water and Broken Bay, these three family-friendly strips of sand are great for swimming and other water-based activities.
Milk Beach is a tiny, secluded strip of sand right in front of the historic Strickland House in Vaucluse, facing the beautiful Sydney Harbour.
If you prefer to avoid the big crowds in Bondi, Coogee or Manly, try Milk Beach for a quiet lazy afternoon in the sun.
Whale Beach is a picturesque, 600 metres long strip of sand in the Northern Beaches region, just south of Palm Beach.
Not as well known as its bigger neighbour, Whale Beach is therefore usually much quieter, with a pleasantly secluded atmosphere.
Chinamans Beach is a hidden treasure in Sydney’s Middle Harbour. Unlike its bigger neighbour Balmoral Beach, Chinamans Beach never really gets super crowded.
Rosherville Reserve, located just behind the beach, is a quiet park area, perfect for a picnic or a barbecue.