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Five best beaches in Sydney

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starlagurl	Mar 3 2009, 03:00 PM Post #1
Rolling Stone Group: TP Staff Posts: 14140 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	http://www.jaunted.com/story/2009/3/3/2122...aches+in+Sydney Do you agree, disagree? 5. Coogee Beach 4. Manly Beach 3. Bronte Beach 2. Bondi Beach 1. Tamarama Beach -------------------- My most recent blog: Weezer in Toronto with Shylo

nixsboys	Mar 4 2009, 11:45 AM Post #2
Expeditionist Group: Local Expert Posts: 194 Joined: 19-August 07 From: London, UK Member No.: 80958	QUOTE(starlagurl @ Mar 3 2009, 03:00 PM) http://www.jaunted.com/story/2009/3/3/2122...aches+in+Sydney Do you agree, disagree? 5. Coogee Beach 4. Manly Beach 3. Bronte Beach 2. Bondi Beach 1. Tamarama Beach I really liked Bondi but was dissapointed by Manly beach. Not sure if it was because it was school holidays but no one seemed to be able to take their litter home with them (and I will add they were all locals)! -------------------- A Sparkling Surprise No wellies in Wales

starlagurl	Mar 4 2009, 11:56 AM Post #3
Rolling Stone Group: TP Staff Posts: 14140 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	Gross! That is my number one pet peeve in the whole wide world! -------------------- My most recent blog: Weezer in Toronto with Shylo

findingnine	Mar 5 2009, 02:13 AM Post #4
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 4611 Joined: 24-August 06 From: Ottawa, Ontario Member No.: 14300	Testify! -------------------- This is all I got. I couldn't make this up

nixsboys	Mar 5 2009, 05:10 AM Post #5
Expeditionist Group: Local Expert Posts: 194 Joined: 19-August 07 From: London, UK Member No.: 80958	QUOTE(starlagurl @ Mar 4 2009, 11:56 AM) Gross! That is my number one pet peeve in the whole wide world! Mine too! Sure I can testify! They were all kids of school going age - but still with such a beautiful country and all their work on helping the environment, I would not have expected it. -------------------- A Sparkling Surprise No wellies in Wales

darrenstravels	Mar 10 2009, 04:01 PM Post #6
Tourist Group: Members Posts: 505 Joined: 12-April 08 From: County of Kent, UK Member No.: 167016 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Best beaches were on the north coast of Western Australia - miles and miles of white sand beaches, totally and utterly empty. -------------------- Latest Blog: Bratislava, Vienna and Krakow Weddings, Bintangs and Monkeys in Bali Across Oz Blog

johnny_mac	Mar 10 2009, 08:04 PM Post #7
Globetrotter Group: Members Posts: 268 Joined: 3-December 07 Member No.: 112112 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Bondi beach, I must agree. And, oh, some people just take the natural beauty of things for granted. -------------------- Enjoy a Motorhome Hire Australia or motorhome New Zealand

nixsboys	Mar 11 2009, 03:59 AM Post #8
Expeditionist Group: Local Expert Posts: 194 Joined: 19-August 07 From: London, UK Member No.: 80958	QUOTE(darrenstravels @ Mar 10 2009, 04:01 PM) Best beaches were on the north coast of Western Australia - miles and miles of white sand beaches, totally and utterly empty. Totally agree WA Beaches are far the best - you could walking along the beaches for ages without bumping into another person. -------------------- A Sparkling Surprise No wellies in Wales

travelifer	Apr 16 2009, 08:51 PM Post #9
Wanderer Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 14-April 09 Member No.: 275910 Nominate me as a Local Expert	What about Balmoral? I think it is absolutely stunning and not nearly as crowded as some of the Eastern suburb beaches. If I had to choose an Eastern suburb beach, it would have to be Bronte. I think the best beach I have seen in Australia is Whitehaven in Queensland - WOW!

nixsboys	Apr 17 2009, 03:24 AM Post #10
Expeditionist Group: Local Expert Posts: 194 Joined: 19-August 07 From: London, UK Member No.: 80958	I haven't been to Balmoral but Whitehaven is amazing and certainly up there with the best beaches. -------------------- A Sparkling Surprise No wellies in Wales

sianeth	Apr 17 2009, 04:19 AM Post #11
Jet Setter Group: Local Expert Posts: 2602 Joined: 9-June 07 From: Stirling, Scotland Member No.: 60100	Hyams Beach, Jervis Bay, 3 hrs South of Sydney Check it out... The Best Beaches in the World

gdaysydneysider	May 15 2009, 06:19 PM Post #12
Explorer Group: Members Posts: 97 Joined: 15-May 09 Member No.: 278868 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Whitehaven's famous for it's beauty but you normally only get to stay there for a couple of hours max. If I'm going to the beach, I want to spend some quality time there!! Pity Manly wasn't in top condition when you went there, every time I've been there the only thing it's been covered with is sun-tanning bodies. Personally I prefer Palm Beach for a more relaxing swim, Balmoral Beach for making an event out of it (great food at the Bathers Pavillion or local cafes) and Newport for some fun in the surf. I can always find a huge patch of sand to call my own, the shops are close when you need more drinks or ice cream and it's a great excuse to go to the Newport Arms for lunch on the way home. Also in summer they almost always have promotional people giving away something for free - score! I'm just grateful I live in Sydney where it's so easy to pop to any of these beaches in summer! I missed it so much when I was living in England, I'd take a holiday to somewhere in Europe to get a beach fix only to find what passes as a "beach" over there. I'm sorry but if I have to wear shoes in the water because the rocks hurt my feet then it's not a beach! -------------------- Proud Sydneysider with a lot to talk about Find me:

introducinlyric	May 15 2009, 09:55 PM Post #13
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 4719 Joined: 24-May 07 From: Sydney, Australia Member No.: 56605	QUOTE(starlagurl @ Mar 3 2009, 03:00 PM) http://www.jaunted.com/story/2009/3/3/2122...aches+in+Sydney Do you agree, disagree? 5. Coogee Beach 4. Manly Beach 3. Bronte Beach 2. Bondi Beach 1. Tamarama Beach disagree 5.Coogee Beach - too many drunk backpackers and youth (although their are attempts to tidy up coogee's reputation and make it more family orientated) 4. Manly Beach - yes agree !! 3. Bronte Beach - i'd replace that with Clovelly 2. Bondi Beach - nope strongly disagree has become so hyped up and it attracts a rather undesirable crowd of wanabes , try hards , too many tourists etc etc 1. Tamarama Beach - nice beach but i wouldnt put it in a top 5 list why didnt any of Sydney's northern beaches make the list or even Cronulla etc etc -------------------- Do You Want The Truth or Something Beautiful?

raniroo	May 15 2009, 11:13 PM Post #14
Frequent Flyer Group: Local Expert Posts: 897 Joined: 25-September 06 From: Sydney Member No.: 19411	Cronulla, Wanda (south of Sydney in the Sutherland Shire) and what about some beaches down in the Royal National Park or even north like Palm Beach or Narrabeen -------------------- If you really look like your passport photo, you need the holiday! "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." - Mark Twain

gdaysydneysider	May 17 2009, 01:24 AM Post #15
Explorer Group: Members Posts: 97 Joined: 15-May 09 Member No.: 278868 Nominate me as a Local Expert	I think locals will always have a very different top 5 to tourists. It's a shame that visitors don't see more of the northern beaches. -------------------- Proud Sydneysider with a lot to talk about Find me:

raniroo	May 18 2009, 01:13 AM Post #16
Frequent Flyer Group: Local Expert Posts: 897 Joined: 25-September 06 From: Sydney Member No.: 19411	I'm a South Sydney girl and spent must of my teenage years at Cronulla, Elouera and Wanda, occassionally hanging out at Thirroul or Corrimal down in the Gong. Awesome beaches and so less crowded than the tourist beaches like Coogee and Bondi and you don't have to compete for space (and have a decent surf) -------------------- If you really look like your passport photo, you need the holiday! "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." - Mark Twain

richardcarlos	Jun 8 2009, 06:02 AM Post #17
Armchair Adventurer Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 5-June 09 Member No.: 281083 Nominate me as a Local Expert	My Favorite is Coogee beach because it is fantastic with its gentle surf and relaxed atmosphere. Great if you are single, married and have kids.Relax in the swimming pool or play a few sets on the tennis court. Gene

gdaysydneysider	Jun 9 2009, 06:43 PM Post #18
Explorer Group: Members Posts: 97 Joined: 15-May 09 Member No.: 278868 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Went to both Bronte and Bondi last Friday ... beautiful sunny day, a few brave swimmers (not me!). apparently the water temp is supposed to be similar to the air temp at the moment. wasn't enough to convince me! Attached thumbnail(s) -------------------- Proud Sydneysider with a lot to talk about Find me:

introducinlyric	Jun 9 2009, 07:19 PM Post #19
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 4719 Joined: 24-May 07 From: Sydney, Australia Member No.: 56605	QUOTE(gdaysydneysider @ Jun 9 2009, 06:43 PM) apparently the water temp is supposed to be similar to the air temp at the moment. wasn't enough to convince me! the air temp in Sydney has been brutally freezin of late so if the water is meant to be the same i would never even consider it today in Sydney its somethin like 14degrees brrrr -------------------- Do You Want The Truth or Something Beautiful?

starlagurl	Jun 10 2009, 08:56 AM Post #20
Rolling Stone Group: TP Staff Posts: 14140 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	Gerre! Haaaaaaaa! 14 degrees is paradise. -------------------- My most recent blog: Weezer in Toronto with Shylo

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