Beach lifestyle
Adopt Sydney’s laidback lifestyle by watching the sun rise over Bondi or Manly beach. Spread a towel on the beach and enjoy a picnic lunch. Swim between the yellow and red flags and observe the rules of ocean safety. Learn to surf at an accredited surf school at Bondi, Manly or Cronulla beaches.
Discover some of Australia’s best surfing locations on the South Coast and North Coast of NSW. Rent a car in Sydney and drive to The Farm and Mystics surf breaks in Killalea State Park, south of Wollongong. Drive or take the train north to Newcastle’s Merewether Beach. Or join a surfing tour.
Stunning beaches in Sydney and NSW
Wriggle your toes in the soft white sand. Relax in the sun after an invigorating swim in the ocean. Watch board riders and bodysurfers catch a wave. It’s all part of the beach lifestyle that makes Sydney such an enticing destination.
You’ll find plenty of things do. Enjoy seaside picnics with friends and family. Explore the coast on walking trails like the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk. Spot brilliantly coloured birds and butterflies and see water dragons basking in the sun.
Australia’s beach lifestyle is about relaxation and fun. There are hundreds of beaches on NSW’s coastline, which stretches more than 2,000 km. Bondi and Manly are the most famous beaches in Sydney and good natured rivals. Palm Beach is popular with fans of Home and Away, a hit international TV series.
You’ll discover tranquil beaches all around Sydney Harbour, such as Balmoral Beach, Camp Cove and Parsley Bay.
Some of the best surfing waves are south and north of the city and it’s a popular pastime at any time of the year. The home of Australian surf culture is credited as Freshwater, on Sydney’s northern beaches, where Hawaiian surfer Duke Kahanamoku popularised surfboard riding in the summer of 1914-15.
Surfing tours depart from Sydney to world-famous surf breaks on both the South Coast and North Coast of NSW.
At sunrise, when surfers begin riding waves and joggers limber up before their morning runs, recreational fishermen cast lines from the beach edge and rock platforms. Energetic or relaxing, it’s all part of the great Aussie beach lifestyle.
Bondi Beach
Manly Beach
Sydney Surf Beaches
South Coast Beaches
Discover some of NSW’s best surfing beaches on the South Coast. You’ll also find good casual dining at waterfront cafés and restaurants and plenty of exciting things to do, such as Skydive the Beach in Wollongong.
Central Coast Beaches
North Coast Beaches
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Fantasea Cruising
Fantasea Cruising operates a number of cruises and ferries on Sydney Harbour, Pittwater, Ettalong and Wagstaffe, including sightseeing, sunset cruises, a direct Taronga Zoo ferry and daily whale watching cruises.
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Australia in Style - No Steps Tours
Australia in Style caters for discerning travellers with a range of luxury vehicles and innovative tour and transport options.
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Bellingen Canoe Adventures
Bellingen Canoe Adventures offers canoe trips to all ages, from beginners to the more advanced - flatwater, whitewater, sunset and full moon tours are available.
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Harbour Jet
For speed and thrills, Harbour Jet will propel you in a jet boat around spectacular Sydney Harbour. You’ll see the harbour’s beautiful and iconic attractions.
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Jetty Dive Centre
Explore the beautiful waters of Solitary Islands Marine Park with Jetty Dive, a dive centre in Coffs Harbour on the NSW North Coast. Jetty Dive has daily charters for snorkellers and scuba divers to the Solitary Islands.
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Sydney Harbour Tall Ships
Step back in maritime history and sail aboard an authentic tall ship with Sydney Harbour Tall Ships. You can even climb a mast for magnificent views and an exceptional Sydney adventure.