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 Well known but not the best by iandsmith
What it does have on the foreshores though is a well trodden boulevarde with an eclectic mix of eating establishments and second class hotels. Hotels as in accommodation that is.
It has a scruffy exterior where dress sense is not the foremost thing in people's minds. After all, the idea is to go an loll around on the beach, have a surf and perve on the opposite sex, activities much indulged in in this part of the world.
The southern side beaches of Sydney are not as spectacular or pretty as the northern side but, if you come from a country where beaches are something of a rarity or you come from a Mediterranean country and think the beaches there are good, then you're bound to like Bondi. It has reliable sand, relatively safe waves (but always be cautious and swim between the flags) and you'll never starve with the swag of eating places to choose from.
It's also readily accessible from the city, being the closest beach to the CBD.
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 north narrabeen beach by laughingsun69Leave a Comment
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 dee why beach by laughingsun69
When ever im away from here the ocean is what always drives me back its like a part of my soul,growing up here the people develop a culture and the surf and sand is part of that culture. Leave a Comment
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 Sand castles on Manly beach by linnyloo
Manly is located on a narrow peninsula, surrounded on three sides by water, it offers both harbour and ocean beaches.
Manly is a wonderful blend of casual and trendy tastes. It remains the more easygoing of the beaches that line the north coast.
The plaza offers shopping and a large variety of places to eat and drink.
On weekends and public holidays an outdoor Arts and Craft Market is held in Sydney Road close to the promenade. Visitors will find an abundance of hand-crafted items here.
A walk down Manly’s promenade brings one to a breath taking ocean view. The white sands, the surf, the huge Norfolk Pines lining the beach are part of what is so distinctive about Manly.
Manly can be reach by many different forms of transport including the Manly Ferries from Circular Quay, which is a really nice scenic half hour trip.
We found this man who creates the most incredible sand castles absolutely facinating. He had a book with other castles he has made, often taking the whole day to make it. People give him money for it. Leave a Comment
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 Bondi Beach by martin_nl
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 by Ronald_T
Visit Nielsen Park. It is amazing to find such mix of yesteryear and modern beach culture harmonise here. This area is another example of the beauty and the vastness of the Sydney Harbour, with the right mix of open space and shady reserves, plus one of the best beaches on the harbour. The beach is actually called Shark Beach, though, I'm told a net protects swimmers and there hasn't been a shark attack here for decades. The beach with its open aspect at the head of a small promontory, catching the rolling swell from the harbour, combined with the stronger currents along this side of the harbour, ensures deep, mostly clean water for swimming. The contrast with Clifton Gardens across the way is awesome. The surrounding parkland is a favourite for Sydneysiders with numerous walks out to the rocks and headlands, with broad, spectacular views of the harbour. There's abundance of space and choice of picnic grounds, will it be in the shady park behind the changing rooms or on the open lawn above the beach? Oh, but wait! You can stroll to the pleasant gardens of one of Sydney's most historic sites, Vaucluse House, built in 1827 by William Charles Wentworth and now open to the public. To get there, walk down Greycliffe Avenue and turn left, continuing for two blocks until you see the large park on your right.
See for more pics in the City Views travelogue please.
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 Balmoral Beach... mostly just
locals here... by amyhenderson
Having a weekend breakfast/brunch at a Bondi Beach cafe... Leave a Comment
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take the ferry from Circular Quay across to Manly - not only do you get a good, cheap look at the harbour, but there's a nice beach there too. The aquarium there is worth a visit, and there was a good fish and chip shop there last time I went... Leave a Comment
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