Beach style
It’s summer and Sydney’s beaches beckon. For swimming
and surfing, food and festivals, they are the ultimate escape.
Summer in Sydney has a different rhythm. The pace slows. Shoes are forgotten.
Tousle-haired surfers and their boards find their way onto beach-bound buses. Ocean pools fill with early morning swimmers. All revolves around the beaches and blue expanses that fringe the city.
There are famous beaches like Manly and Bondi, secret harbour beaches, glamour spots such as Tamarama and Palm Beach, and surfing hotspots like Cronulla. In fact there’s the perfect beach for just about everyone.
Don’t miss
- Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi-Tamarama October 16-November 2
- Bondi-Bronte Ocean Swim, December 6
- Bondi Summer of Fun family activities, December 26-31
- Manly Ocean Care Day, December 7
- The Australian Open surfing event, Cronulla March 2009
Sydney's beaches
Bondi Beach
Visit the most celebrated beach in Australia.
Manly Beach
Manly offers more than sun and surf.
Coogee Beach
One of Sydney’s safest and most family-friendly beaches.
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Palm Beach
Cronulla Beach
Secret beaches
Perfect spots for romance or contemplation.
Sydney's outdoor pools
Sydney’s saltwater pools are a quiet alternative to the rolling waves of the Pacific.
Beach experiences
Surfing in Sydney
Learn to surf or test your skills on the Sydney coast.
Beachside and rooftop bars
Outdoor entertainment extends well into darkness at Sydney’s rooftop and beachside bars.
Surf'n shop in Sydney
Use this easy-to-follow shopping and surfing trail in Sydney