Shark Beach
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Great family-friendly harbour beach. Shark nets and small waves make it reasonably worry-free for parents, although because it's not a coastal/surf beach you should note there are no lifeguards. Good views out across the harbour. Easy access to food/drink at the kiosk (eat in & takeaway), and toilets - so you can satisfy the needs of both ends of your alimentary canal. The beach is very popular in summer (particularly school holidays and weekends) which means it can get quite crowded (by Australian, if not European standards). This also means nearby parking can be a problem at peak times. Also worth checking tide times - at high tide there might only be about 1-2 metres of dry sand between the concrete steps and the water. Change rooms: open 7am-6pm daily. Drinking water: available free from "bubblers" (drinking fountains) in the area. Dogs (and other pets): not permitted. Smoking: not permitted. Accessibility: general area behind the beach should be manageable - mostly step-free grassy slopes and pavements. Disabled toilets are available in the changing room block. There are no ramps down onto the beach itself though, just a number of large concrete steps. Easiest chance at beach access is probably at the eastern end. Alternatively you could get halfway down via the tunnel leading from the changing rooms. Apparently there are a few disabled parking spots in Greycliffe Avenue. Kiosk outside seats are accessible; inside requires negotiating steps or asking for staff assistance.
Sam CalderSam Calder
40
Gorgeous beach with a shark net enclosed swimming area. There is also a nice grassy area if sand is not your thing. A lovely way to access the beach (via several other little beaches is along the hermitage foreshaw walk which is through the national park and has views back onto the harbour see pic with boats at sunset)- a lovely place to recharge and reconnect with yourself, nature and friends/family :)
Jindalee z. PiiyairJindalee z. Piiyair
20
Nice beach in Sydney Harbour that’s a part of the scenic route of Nielsen Park-Rose Bay. Avoid weekends as it becomes crowded. It’s under construction at the moment, seems like it’ll take sometime before the construction is complete and is fully operational; no doubt the Nielsen Park and the Shark Beach will become a place of interest for many of us.
Naresh Koirala (Max)Naresh Koirala (Max)
80
One of my favourite in Sydney. Small and cute. Perfect for beach picnics. Lots of shade to sit and enjoy the views. Easy swimming Small kiosk offering the basics and restaurant practically on the beach front. Hard to find parking so public transport could be a better option. Great short walks nearby with fantastic city and harbour views.
P DP D
60
Currently CLOSED due to massive regeneration works. Cannot get access to the beach only the toilet and the park surrounding. Opening dates no longer on signs, suggesting works/opening is delayed. Update: works are progressing (see photo). Trees ready to be planted suggests the works are nearing completion.
ChloeChloe
230
Safe and beautiful family beach at one end of extraordinary Hermitage Coastal Walk. Accomplished quality licenced restaurant and take out cafe with lovely views. Shade under the trees, views of the harbour. Well managed, clean and always popular but never too crowded, in our experience. Recommended.
Ian FerrisIan Ferris
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