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Australia Flights > Sydney > Beaches
Bondi Beach
Bondi Beach, Australia’s most famous beach, is located in the
suburb of Bondi seven kilometres from the centre of Sydney. Bondi
Beach is approximately one kilometre long, the width averages
50m at the north end, widening out to 100m at the south end. At
the southern end of the beach are the Bondi Baths, which are over
100 years old and have been used by the famous Bondi Icebergs
for many years. At the northern end of the beach there is the
Children’s Wading Pool and the Wally Weekes Pool.
Swimming areas are designated by red and yellow flags, which
are moved according to surf conditions. The northern end and the
centre of the beach is usually the safest for swimming. The south
end of the beach is available for board riders who are not permitted
to go into the areas set aside for swimmers.
Bondi is believed to be an Aboriginal word meaning the sound
of breaking waves. There are Aboriginal Rock carvings on the northern
end of the beach at Ben Buckler and south of Bondi Beach near
McKenzies Beach on the coastal walk.
Coffs Coast Beach
Only five hours drive from Sydney, Coffs Coast State Park is
on the popular NSW North Coast, famous for its year-round sunny
weather. Located on the foreshores adjacent to the major coastal
centre of Coffs Harbour, Coffs Coast State Park stretches from
Bonville Headland in the south to Park Beach in the north. It
takes in the beaches, the foreshores behind, and some of the local
estuaries and wetlands.
The surrounding area has much to offer, from world heritage rainforests
to a marine national park. Apart from Park Beach, there's the
long stretches of Boambee and Sawtell beaches. The environs of
Coffs Creek can be explored by boat. There are many bushwalks
through the area. The beaches offer swimming, surfing and scuba-diving,
or the opportunity to just laze around in the sun. June to October
is whale-watching season. Many picturesque picnic sites are available.
Beachcombing and horse riding are popular recreations. There are
bowling and golf clubs. For the really adventurous, there's sky-diving!
Sawtell Beach office. Tel: (02) 6653 1379
Mystic Beach - Killalea
About an hour and a half's drive from Sydney, Killalea is 250
hectares of pristine coastal reserve sited on 8 km of coastline
with one of the best surf beaches on the south coast of New South
Wales. People travel miles, coming for the scenery, the surfing,
for barbecues and picnics. Buhwalkers and campers take to the
trails for multi-day visits.
Bushland and beaches are the big attractions. For nature lovers,
walking trails through littoral rainforest areas offer many delights,
as do trails along extensive estuarine wetlands and seabird breeding
areas. Swimming and surfing are on offer at "The Farm" and "Mystics",
two of the best surf beaches on the south coast. There are many
picnic areas and a number of barbecue facilities. Beach, estuary
and rock fishing beckon many anglers. For offshore fishing, you
can launch your boat from Minnamurra or Shellharbour.
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