Sydney's Secret Beaches
May 27th 2010 05:03
The sheer number of Sydney beaches means it’s easy to find ‘secret’ beaches—perfect for romance or contemplation. Here are some that are unknown even by many Sydneysiders.
* Milk Beach, Vaucluse has incredible views of the Harbour Bridge, city skyline and Rose Bay. Located behind historic Strickland House, it’s the perfect spot to watch seaplanes take off. To get there, make your way down the steep track through the trees.
* Shelly Beach, Marine Parade, Manly is a short stroll south along Manly’s promenade. Shelly Beach is a lovely sheltered cove and one of Sydney’s best aquatic reserves. It’s perfect for snorkelling and picnics.
* Store Beach, Manly at Manly’s North Head, can only be reached by water. Hire a kayak from Manly Corso and take a short paddle around to the beach for a romantic picnic lunch. The area is a little penguin breeding ground.
* Camp Cove, Short Street, Watson’s Bay is a top spot for swimming and, when southerly winds are blowing, diving.
* At Jibbon Beach within the Royal National Park, about an hour south of Sydney, a path leads to well-preserved Aboriginal rock engravings. Go scuba diving and spot the weedy seahorses. You need to pay an $11 day fee if you arrive by car.
* Resolute Beach, West Head is accessible only by boat or via a long downhill walk through Ku-ring-gai National Park, north of Sydney. The walk down (or back up) to the beach boasts constantly changing views of Pittwater to Palm Beach and Barrenjoey Head.
* Congwong Beach, La Perouse is a secluded shore at Botany Bay National Park. Congwong offers an unusual mix of nature, historic Bare Island and freight ships passing by. It’s accessible via Anzac Parade.
* Lady Martins Beach, Point Piper is accessible only by a narrow lane that passes beside the exclusive Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club, off Wolseley Road. Nestled in Felix Bay between Point Piper and Woollahra Point, you could have the beach all to yourself.
* Sirius Cove, Mosman has a children’s play area, it’s dog-friendly and the walk from the Cove around past Little Sirius Point and Whiting Beach to Taronga Zoo Wharf is well worth the effort. Access via Queen Street (between Albert and Raglan Streets).
* Washaway Beach and Reef Beach, and other places along the shore just north of Dobroyd Head are accessible from the Manly Scenic Walkway. Don't forget to pack your swimming costume.
* Milk Beach, Vaucluse has incredible views of the Harbour Bridge, city skyline and Rose Bay. Located behind historic Strickland House, it’s the perfect spot to watch seaplanes take off. To get there, make your way down the steep track through the trees.
* Shelly Beach, Marine Parade, Manly is a short stroll south along Manly’s promenade. Shelly Beach is a lovely sheltered cove and one of Sydney’s best aquatic reserves. It’s perfect for snorkelling and picnics.
* Store Beach, Manly at Manly’s North Head, can only be reached by water. Hire a kayak from Manly Corso and take a short paddle around to the beach for a romantic picnic lunch. The area is a little penguin breeding ground.
* Camp Cove, Short Street, Watson’s Bay is a top spot for swimming and, when southerly winds are blowing, diving.
* At Jibbon Beach within the Royal National Park, about an hour south of Sydney, a path leads to well-preserved Aboriginal rock engravings. Go scuba diving and spot the weedy seahorses. You need to pay an $11 day fee if you arrive by car.
* Resolute Beach, West Head is accessible only by boat or via a long downhill walk through Ku-ring-gai National Park, north of Sydney. The walk down (or back up) to the beach boasts constantly changing views of Pittwater to Palm Beach and Barrenjoey Head.
* Congwong Beach, La Perouse is a secluded shore at Botany Bay National Park. Congwong offers an unusual mix of nature, historic Bare Island and freight ships passing by. It’s accessible via Anzac Parade.
* Lady Martins Beach, Point Piper is accessible only by a narrow lane that passes beside the exclusive Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club, off Wolseley Road. Nestled in Felix Bay between Point Piper and Woollahra Point, you could have the beach all to yourself.
* Sirius Cove, Mosman has a children’s play area, it’s dog-friendly and the walk from the Cove around past Little Sirius Point and Whiting Beach to Taronga Zoo Wharf is well worth the effort. Access via Queen Street (between Albert and Raglan Streets).
* Washaway Beach and Reef Beach, and other places along the shore just north of Dobroyd Head are accessible from the Manly Scenic Walkway. Don't forget to pack your swimming costume.
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