Kutti Beach — Attraction in Sydney

As far as secret Sydney Harbour beaches go, Kutti Beach is right up there. Make your way to the end of Wharf Road in Vaucluse. When you see the wooden boatshed—it’s the Vaucluse Amateur Sailing Club building—look for the gap in the fence and a very narrow wooden staircase heading down. It’s the only way in and out, unless you have quite a few million to buy one of the mansions that overlook the beach.

Once you’re there this is a beauty, but not on high tide, when it nearly disappears for a couple of hours. We came mid-tide and it was great. Locals use it as an unofficial off-lead dog beach, which is cool with us, but as such it does get very popular from around 9am. The early birds get the free local street parking.

There are no facilities of any kind, but it’s worth it and we’d...

Hidden treasure. Beautiful spot. Dog friendly - people only seen to take any notice of the 'on leash' rule when the warden visits (which they do). It's a small breach- especially at high tide and can get crowded and if you don't like dogs, don't go! Rocks on West end of beach have razor sharp oyster shells on so avoid. Sundays are busy as the local sailing club use the beach to launch and store the sail school boats during the day during the season. Parking is terrible so park and walk down (5mins). No wheelchair access and nearest facilities are at...

This is a national disgrace as there is no signage for the beach and the only road that is shown on maps going to the beach (Wharf Road) ends in a dead end with signs stating that it the adjoining buildings are "Private Property". The chief culprit is a club house which blocks access to the beach. I guess the Mr & Mrs Harbourside McMansions that occupy the houses fronting the beach don't want any visitors walking along public property but which they are trying to protect...