Various activities on beaches in Sydney
I heard that the time of year I visited was from the end of summer to the beginning of autumn, but if you live in a city at a high latitude like London, the weather in Sydney could still be considered mid-summer, so it was nice to be on a sandy beach. The weather was perfect for sunbathing and swimming in the sea.
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Bondi Beach
Balmoral Beach
Watson’s Bay
Cronulla Beach
Useful information
Bondi Beach
Bondi faces the open ocean of the Tasman Sea, and the waves are big, which is why it’s popular with surfers. The 1km long white sand beach is very comfortable to walk barefoot on, and is perfect for swimming and sunbathing.
The restroom is equipped with a shower and changing rooms, which is very convenient as you can wash off the sea salt after swimming.There are not only stylish restaurants, cafes, and bars nearby, but also trendy clothing stores, sunglasses stores, and miscellaneous goods stores, making it a fun place to wander around looking for your favourite items.
Bondi Beach has a particularly large number of young people, and has a good combination of sophisticated shops and a bright and open beach culture. If I had time, I would have loved to spend more time there.
Balmoral Beach
The last time I was in Sydney, I attended a friend’s wedding at Balmoral Beach’s Bathers’ Pavilion, a building that also houses a cafe and restaurant. The white sandy beach and ultramarine sea in the background of the ceremony hall were just as beautiful as I remembered. After swimming, we took a lunch break inside the Bathers’ Pavilion.
The area is also known for its upscale residences, and perhaps because of that, the clientele was equally elegant. After dinner, we crossed the bridge from the beach and went to a small island known as Rocky Point. It has a bay-like topography and calm waves, so it’s a perfect environment for families.
Sydney has a ria coastline, so there are many inlets with beaches, sometimes within minutes of your home. However, since such places are popular, real estate values are likely to increase.
Watson’s Bay
When I first came to Sydney, I was taken to a seaside restaurant called Doyle’s for dinner and had a fish dish. Not only was the food delicious, but the night view of central Sydney sparkling in the distance while listening to the sound of rippling waves left a lasting impression on my memory.
If it’s bright during the day, you’ll be able to see the Sydney Harbour side, where the city is located, and the Tasman Sea side, as it’s located at the tip of the peninsula. When you see people relaxing on the sandy beach right in front of the restaurant or swimming in the sea, you realise that the sea is a part of the locals’ daily life. Another big difference from Japan is that there are no obstacles like embankments that obstruct the view.
Cronulla Beach
Cronulla, a suburb of Sydney, is close to the house of a friend who took care of me during my trip to Australia, so I decided to visit Cronulla based on her recommendation. I thought it wouldn’t be that crowded since it’s far from downtown Sydney, but there were many people visiting even as the sun was setting.
It seems to be popular with surfers as it is easy to catch good waves, and surfing classes are also held here. It’s typical of Sydney that you can do things you can do in London’s parks, such as picnicking and walking your dog, on the nearby sandy beaches.
Useful information
Even if you stay in central Sydney, like at the Hilton Sydney, you can easily reach the beaches mentioned above by public transport.
Watson’s Bay and, although I didn’t visit this time, Manly Beach are conveniently accessible by ferry from Circular Quay. From the Hilton Sydney to Circular Quay, it’s the third tram stop directly in front of the hotel.
The ferry offers a great view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.
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