Sydney's Top Ten Beaches

During the months of September to May, backpackers and residents in Sydney, make sure they take time out to enjoy two of its most assets - its sunshine and immaculate beaches.

But with so much choice so close to the many hostels in Sydney, here's a small guide separating the prime wheat from the less inviting beach chaff travelers are likely to stumble across in the city.

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Palm Beach

One of the most familiar beaches in the city, Palm Beach is a long stretch of faultless sand flanked on one side by lush evergreen bush, and on the other the crystal clear water of the South Pacific Ocean and Tasman Sea.

Barrenjoey Beach

Officially discovered by Arthur Philip in the 18th century, this 1.5 kilometer stretch of sand is the lesser known partner of Palm Beach, which is settled nearby. Both are within close presence of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House - and hence the most favorite Sydney hostels.

Great Mackerel Beach

Backing onto Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Great Mackerel Beach is generally only accessible by water taxi or neighboring Palm Beach. Surrounded by lush vegetation, it is a great place for backpackers seeking a bit of peace.

Currawong Beach

For tranquility it's hard to do better than Currawong Beach, whose lapping shores are savored by visitors and treasured by locals as an perfect place for couples and families to take some time out from the throng.

Bondi Beach
Perhaps the most favorite traveler beach in Sydney, Bondi Beach is celebrated the world over for its consummate surf and well-policed waves. settled close to the city centre, Bondi Beach is often the natural choice for new arrivals in Sydney hostels.

Balmoral Beach

Located in the Mosman suburb, the area is as much celebrated for its views from the surrounding Balmoral Slopes as for its cool waters and golden sands. However, Balmoral Beach also boasts a amount of perfect restaurants.

Avalon Beach

Avalon is most favorite among surfers - and rightly so. It enjoys some of the best tides and waves in Sydney, and was also a onetime star of Us Tv show, Baywatch.

Cronulla Beach

Another great beach for families with children, well-patrolled by lifeguards and with a choice of toddler-friendly rock pools to play in.

Manly Beach

One of Bondi Beach's main rivals for travelers' affections and a great place for travelers to meet each other and transfer trip tips.

Long Reef Beach

The name says it all for this operation hotspot. A 200 meter long stretch of reefs and a good coastal zephyr have made this a hotspot for wave-jumping, wind surfing and kitesurfing.

Sydney's Top Ten Beaches