5 places to discover
Bilgola Beach is a small ocean beach on Sydney's Northern Beaches in New South Wales, located between Avalon and Newport at the base of Bilgola Head. Sheltered by the headland, it features a curved stretch of sand, an ocean rock pool and a surf break. Patrolled by Bilgola Surf Life Saving Club, it is known for family swimming, surfing and scenic coastal views and is managed by Northern Beaches Council.
Collaroy Beach is a long sandy ocean beach in the suburb of Collaroy within the Northern Beaches local government area of Sydney, New South Wales. Part of the continuous Narrabeen-Collaroy stretch facing the Tasman Sea, it is known for its wide sand, consistent surf breaks, patrolled swimming area and ocean rock pool. Backed by a reserve, promenade and Surf Life Saving Club, it is a popular family and surfing destination on Sydney's northern coastline.
Copacabana Beach is a patrolled ocean beach in the suburb of Copacabana on the New South Wales Central Coast, within the Central Coast Council area north of Sydney. Framed by headlands and backed by Cockrone Lagoon, it is known for its golden sand, consistent surf break, ocean rock pool and views from Captain Cook Lookout. The beach is managed by Central Coast Council and patrolled by Copacabana Surf Life Saving Club, attracting swimmers, surfers and families.
Curl Curl Beach is a coastal beach in the suburb of Curl Curl within the Northern Beaches local government area of Sydney, New South Wales. Divided into North Curl Curl and South Curl Curl by Curl Curl Lagoon, it is known for its sandy shoreline, ocean rock pool, surf breaks and headland views. Patrolled by two Surf Life Saving Clubs, it is a popular destination for swimming, surfing and coastal walks.
Freshwater Beach is a patrolled ocean beach in the suburb of Freshwater within the Northern Beaches Council area of Sydney, New South Wales. Situated between Queenscliff and Curl Curl, it is known as the place where Hawaiian Duke Kahanamoku popularised surfing in Australia in 1914-1915. The beach features golden sand, a large ocean rock pool, headland views and a surf life saving club, attracting swimmers, surfers and families.