Top 10 Beaches in Greater Sydney, New South Wales

July 4, 2021 Hector Krause

Discover the best top things to do in Greater Sydney, Australia including Flint & Steel Beach, Palm Beach, Whale Beach, Shelly Beach, Tamarama Beach, Balmoral, Avalon Beach, Bilgola Beach, Bronte Beach, Chinamans Beach.
Restaurants in Greater Sydney

1. Flint & Steel Beach

Ku-ring-ai Chase National Park, Ku-ring-gai, New South Wales 2083 Australia
Excellent
100%
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Flint & Steel Beach

2. Palm Beach

Ocean Rd, Palm Beach, Pittwater, New South Wales 2108 Australia https://www.australia.com/en-us/places/sydney-and-surrounds/locals-guide-to-palm-beach.html
Excellent
62%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 696 reviews

Palm Beach

Reviewed By 907rayg - Australia, null

Mid-week visit to Palm Beach was wonderful on a sunny day. Basically 10 people on the whole beach!! Lovely spot. Perfect beach!

3. Whale Beach

Barrenjoey Road, Whale Beach, Pittwater, New South Wales 2107 Australia
Excellent
67%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
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4.5 based on 91 reviews

Whale Beach

Beach located on Sydney's northern peninsula.

Reviewed By JElliot32 - New South Wales, Australia

Whale Beach is a gorgeous spot, a relatively small beach of clean sand and sparkling water, defined by massive headlands at either end. The beach is patrolled and so swimming is quite safe - and there is lovely pool carved into the rock platform at the beach's southern end. It has long been one of my favourites in the Sydney area. The only negative is access: the beach is tricky to reach by public transport so basically you need a car to come here, and then parking is extremely expensive if you aren't a local resident. Unfortunately, free street parking is very hard to come by, too.

4. Shelly Beach

Manly, New South Wales 2095 Australia
Excellent
68%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,490 reviews

Shelly Beach

Reviewed By Breadleg - Foster City, United States

A nice walk through the bush and along the cliffs from Manly Bay to Shelly Beach with lots of great outlooks along the way. Some areas require stabile footing due to rocks. Glad we wore trail running shoes. And we did this all in torrential rains. Still loved it.

5. Tamarama Beach

Bondi, New South Wales 2026 Australia
Excellent
59%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 474 reviews

Tamarama Beach

Reviewed By PerryB137 - Hong Kong, China

We were fortunate enough to get balmy weather while we were visiting this serendipitously beautiful beach.Therefore we could really enjoy a stunning time sunning ourselves and drinking in the scenery as well as a delicious beverage transported thither in a picnic basket.

6. Balmoral

The Esplanade, Balmoral, Mosman, New South Wales 2088 Australia
Excellent
67%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 646 reviews

Balmoral

Reviewed By 218CherylM - Sydney, Australia

This Sydney Harbourside beach is a real gem. Perfect for families with safe swimming, playground, grassy park areas and food options. Also great for walking and flat, well maintained footpaths and plenty of shade make it easily accessible for wheelchairs, walkers and those whose mobility may be not as good as it once was. Plenty of parking but that can be expensive if there for a few hours. Perfect picnic spot but don't eat right near the water's edge as the seagulls are feral and aggressive.

7. Avalon Beach

Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach, Pittwater, New South Wales 2004 Australia
Excellent
55%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 114 reviews

Avalon Beach

Reviewed By MeredithAussie - Cannes, France

This is a beautiful beach with surf and golden sand. It is patrolled by surf-lifesavers, so it's best to swim between the flags OR in the excellent ocean baths on the southern end of the beach. Council has also provided a shower/tap for rinsing salt and sand off before you go home. There are plenty of seats (in both sun and shade) and a grassy area and children's playground. Just one block back from the beach are restaurants, cafes and other shops (with parking available).

8. Bilgola Beach

North of Newport and South of Avalon Beach, Bilgola, Pittwater, New South Wales 2004 Australia
Excellent
54%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
0%
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0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 39 reviews

Bilgola Beach

Reviewed By JElliot32 - New South Wales, Australia

Bilgola Beach may be just a few hundred metres long but what it lacks in size it more than makes up for with its charm and natural beauty. The beach itself ticks lots of boxes, golden sand, sparkling clean water and flanked by two imposing headlands. And the natural beauty is enhanced by the narrow, protected valley behind the beach. While there is a small community of (expensive!) houses here, they are surrounded by mature trees and remnant rainforest. It really does look like a subtropical paradise. Not much in the way of amenities here, just a toilet block, an excellent little kiosk and at the base of the southern headland large ocean baths for safe swimming / doing laps. (There is a surf club and the beach is patrolled.) I am very envious of the lucky few who actually get to call Bilgola Beach home.

9. Bronte Beach

Bronte Road, Bronte, Waverley, New South Wales NSW 2024 Australia http://www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/recreation/beaches_and_coast/our_beaches
Excellent
64%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 370 reviews

Bronte Beach

Bronte Beach, sandwiched between the bigger Bondi and Coogee beaches, is a cozier stretch of sand and surf perfect for families.

Reviewed By annabelb279 - Buckingham, United Kingdom

This beach can get very crowded at weekends, but for the rest of the time it is a joy. The changing rooms at the end furthest from the swimming pool and much roomier. The picnic huts are tidy and clean. You can always swim in the sea, as there is a protected 'pool' within the sea. Running behind the beach and green are some good breakfast restaurants.

10. Chinamans Beach

Mosman, New South Wales 2088 Australia
Excellent
68%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 68 reviews

Chinamans Beach

Reviewed By Damieon

One of Sydney's premier inner harbour beaches. Walk along the pristine sand, swim in the refreshing waters or throw a line in and catch yourself dinner. Parking can be a challenge on weekends.

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