Congwong Beach
Visit beautiful Congwong Beach, in La Perouse, perfect for swimming, picnics, snorkelling and fishing. Only 15km from central Sydney, this family friendly beach is also close to cafes and walks.
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Chowder Bay – Gooree
Chowder Bay – Gooree (gooh-'ree or gaw-'ree) at Clifton Gardens offers spectacular harbour views, swimming, scuba diving and historic heritage, for a perfect family day out near to Sydney Harbour National Park.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Sydney Harbour National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Cobblers Beach
Just north of Middle Head in Sydney Harbour National Park, Cobblers Beach offers scenic water views, paddling, snorkelling and nude bathing.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Sydney Harbour National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Collins Flat Beach
Pack a picnic and enjoy a swim at Collins Flat Beach. Just a few minutes from Manly, this secluded nook is a great spot to splash about on a hot summer day in Sydney.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Sydney Harbour National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Lady Bay Beach
Lady Bay Beach offers a perfect weekend getaway with scenic harbour views, swimming, picnicking, and nude bathing near South Head in Sydney Harbour National Park.
Reef Beach
A picturesque beach at Dobroyd Head near Manly, with scenic harbour views, Reef Beach brims with Aboriginal and historic significance in Sydney Harbour National Park.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Sydney Harbour National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Cape Banks walking track
Cape Banks walking track is a beautiful coastal walk in La Perouse with views across Sydney’s Botany Bay. Start at Congwong Beach and take a swim along the way before passing Henry Head. Continue to Cape Banks, a fantastic spot for whale watching.
- Distance
- 7km return
- Time
- 3hrs
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Where
- La Perouse area in Kamay Botany Bay National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Shark Island – Boowambillee
Positioned in Sydney Harbour, 1km from the mouth of Rose Bay, Shark Island – Boowambillee (booh-uhm-'bil-ee) is a picnic spot with a difference. Explore the island's foreshore, go swimming or relax in front of amazing Sydney Harbour views.
- Price
- Fees apply. Free park entry.
- Where
- Sydney Harbour National Park in Sydney and surrounds
South Head Heritage trail
The short, easy South Head Heritage trail takes in scenic beaches and Sydney Harbour views, historic gun emplacements, and great whale watching from the distinctive red and white striped Hornby Lighthouse.
- Distance
- 1km loop
- Time
- 30min - 1hr
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Where
- Sydney Harbour National Park in Sydney and surrounds
South Head
There's no shortage of lookouts at South Head. The Gap offers some of Sydney's finest views and good opportunities for whale watching. South Head is also great for a swim, try Camp Cove or Lady Bay Beach.