Best Beaches in Sydney NSW, Australia

We may be called the Harbour City but let’s be real guys, you’re all really here for the beaches. Sydney is known for...

Manly Beach

Manly Beach, New South Wales, Australia
Framed by towering Norfolk Island pine trees, Manly is another of Sydney’s most iconic beaches—and it was just named the #13 beach in the world in... 

Freshwater Beach

Freshwater Beach, New South Wales, Australia
Just north of Manly in the Northern Beaches, Freshy is a classic go-to for gentle, reliable waves and good times. It's one of Sydney's favourite... 

Coogee Beach

Coogee Beach, New South Wales, Australia
Sydney's beaches east of the city are some of our most famous—but before Bondi, Eastern Suburbs locals love Coogee Beach. This sandy strip is super... 

Bondi Beach

Bondi Beach NSW 2026, Australia
The sparkly jewel of Sydney’s beach scene, Bondi is one of the world's most famous beaches. It is the reason some people make the trek to our... 

Palm Beach

Palm Beach NSW 2108, Australia
Another glamorous stretch of sand has taken out fourth place in our audience-voted list of Sydney's best beaches. At the tip of the Northern Beaches... 

Whale Beach

Whale Beach NSW 2107, Australia
A little south of Palm Beach, Whale Beach is another Sydney favourite—and another entry on our top 10 list from the Northern Beaches. "The Wedge" at... 

Camp Cove Beach

Camp Cove Beach, Watsons Bay NSW 2030, Australia
Camp Cove is the first harbour beach on our audience-voted best beaches list. Not far from famous Watsons Bay, this quiet cove is perfect for families... 

Cronulla Beach

Cronulla Beach, New South Wales, Australia
And now for a trip to South Sydney. Cronulla Beach is the only beach in all of Sydney that you are able to reach by train—meaning you don’t have to... 

Gordons Bay

Gordons Bay, Coogee NSW 2034, Australia
Gordons Bay might be considered to be one of Sydney's great secret beaches, but "secret" is probably a bit of a stretch, considering it is a firm... 

Bronte Beach

Bronte Beach, Bronte NSW 2024, Australia
Last but not least, Bronte Beach. The more low-key little sibling of Bondi, Bronte has one of Sydney's best natural ocean pools that the little ones... 
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