Sydney is famous for its beautiful beaches. But with great fame comes great crowds; if you don’t want to fight for a spot for your beach towel, here are some of the less obvious places that are just as great!
Clifton Gardens Reserve
Clifton Gardens Beach, on the harbor’s northern shore, attracts beachgoers as well as divers hunting for the small seahorses that call this picture-perfect enclave home. You can relax till you forget all your worries and take as many selfies as you like in peace under the shady trees alongside the shore. What’s more, it’s super easy to find hotels here and Sydney accommodation deals offer amazing savings.
Tamarama
Locals call here, “Glamarama” for the perfect semi-circular sandbank surrounded by grasslands. It’s like a golden oasis hidden in the trees. It’s only a small distance away from Bondi beach; which means not as many crowds but just as much fabulousness! There are always lifeguards on duty so do not worry, have some time under the sun while your kids go for a dip. Tamarama is super convenient as well because you can find many luxurious hotels such as the Oaks Sydney North Ryde Hotel close by.
Gordon’s Bay
Gordons Bay is a hidden coastal beauty south of Clovelly Beach in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, including an underwater nature walk. If the water is very clear, you can even read the information plaques below the surface. Look for colourful crabs and molluscs, as well as eye-catching fish like the blue groper.
Parsley Bay
The secret beach spot of Parsley Bay is located in Vaucluse, one of Sydney’s most affluent neighborhoods. In the middle of Sydney Harbour, the little sliver of sand might feel like your own private beach. The century-old cable suspension bridge that allows visitors to cross from one side of the bay to the other is the little inlet’s defining feature.
