Beaches in Sydney are some of the cleanest and most abundant of any tourist area in the world. The pristine waters of the Pacific wash up on their shores every day, and the mild climate means there is always plenty of greenery around to detract from the delicious heat of the sun reflected off sand and water. There are plenty of famous beaches in NSW - Bondi, Manly and Coogee are well known around the world - but which are the prettiest? We check out some of Sydney's most beautiful beaches. While there are hundreds of gorgeous beaches up and down the coast, we're focusing on those that are more easily accessible for backpackers in Sydney.
Palm Beach
Palm Beach is an instantly recognisable stretch of sand for those that watch Home and Away - but you don't have to be a soapie fan to enjoy the beach. Most of it is exposed, creating wide sweeping views; check out the protected alcoves at either end if you want to eat lunch here. Check out the north end for surfing, and the south end for safer swimming.
Narrabeen
As with many beaches worldwide, Narrabeen has a dense residential area immediately behind the scrub. Walk up until you find one of the beautiful spots where you can either look out over the outstretched green scrubland, or be protected from the noise behind you by the small rocky cliffs.
Clovelly Beach
Clovelly Beach is unconventionally beautiful, with its enormous tall trees that come right up to the waterline, the very narrow strip of sand, and the long boardwalks along the sand. However, things get even prettier (in an underwater sort of way) if you park at Clovelly Beach and walk south to Gordon's Bay. The tiny beach is secluded and very quiet, and everythingi n the water is protected - it is a marine park. Hire a snorkel, mask and set of flippers and you're in for an awesome afternoon!
Whale Beach
If you're into surfing, Whale Beach will be your best choice of picturesque beaches. There are some very neat rock pools, and a mean undertow - swim when there are lifeguards, or plenty of other people on the beach. However, as with most of the nicest beaches, Whale Beach is the furthest north on the peninsula of Sydney, and it's usually a sizeable train/bus ride to get there. Renting a car and driving is easiest.
La Perouse
La Perouse is a beautiful beach, but in a very strange and stark kind of way. The La Perouse peninsula is the far northern end of Botany Bay, and the beach would have seen the end of many poor convicts. The old military outpost at Bare Island is fascinating, and is somewhat the defining feature of the area. A great spot pt have lunch - not so much a swimming or snorkelling hole, but one to soak up the history of the area and enjoy the severe beauty of the area.
Sydney has an amazing variety of beaches - if you only make it to Manly, Cronulla and Bondi in your time in the city, you are definitely missing out! Grab a lift to the farther beaches with someone from your youth hostel in Sydney, bring some sandwiches, and enjoy the beach without the crowds.
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