SOME OF SYDNEY’S BEST BEACHES ARE
CLOSER THAN YOU THINK
In Sydney, you don’t have to head too far out of the city to find lovely
stretches of sand; many a Sydneysider’s favourite beaches are part of
the harbour itself – and they’re usually less crowded and altogether more
tranquil than their famous cousins. Try Camp Cove in Watsons Bay,
a visit to which isn’t complete without taking a bush walk round the
harbour’s South Head and rewarding yourself with a helping of fish
and chips from local institution Doyle’s afterwards. Nielsen Park,
tucked into picture-perfect suburb Vaucluse, is home to equally
attractive Shark Beach (pictured) – a kid-friendly swimming spot with
a great cafe to boot. It’s also the starting point for a scenic foreshore
walking track. On the North Head side of the harbour, you can’t beat
Balmoral Beach: a prime spot for stand-up paddle boarding,
swimming and tucking into lunch at the Boathouse.
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