Surrounded by enchanting waterways Cronulla in Sutherland Shire is referred to as God’s Country. It has historic Botany Bay in the north, the stunning world famous surfing beaches on the east and the serene Port Hacking in the south. It is Sydney’s longest beach and is just a ferry ride from the Royal National Park.

Being the only beachside suburb located on train line with lots of free parking area, it is Sydney’s most accessible beach area. A train trip from Sydney city takes 55 min. to Cronulla and one can get a train every 30min. From the Airport it takes 30min by car.

It is a hot tourist spot for beachgoers. In Cronulla all the shops, North and South Beaches, and Gunnamatta Bay are within walking distance of the hotels and the train station. In the north Eloura Beach is just a km away and further down 1km is the Wanda Beach popular destinations for surfing. Towards southern side are the Shelly Beach and then Bass and Flinders Point.

The sandy South Cronulla beach is a favorite place for surfing, body boarding, swimming, and sand castle building and is closest to the train station. To take respite from the heat, head for the beautiful parks located around the area. Darook Park is hidden treasure which offers manicured parklands and a picturesque swimming location.

There are beautiful parks, churches and commercial areas in this lovely suburb. The place is heaven for those looking out for scenery, hiking, swimming, and surfing and also a bit of history.

The 2 hour popular Cronulla Walk will take you to beaches, ocean pools and various scenic locations like the Bass and Flinders Memorial with Port Hacking and Bundeena, a pleasant village located in the Royal National park.

Those interested in Aboriginal rock art can take a dip at Jibbon Beach and go ahead to Jibbon to watch the rock art. Enjoy hiking in Royal National Park or take a cruise or hire a house boat or a boat and to explore the area. There are many secluded beaches also that will win your heart.

Shark Island, the dangerous reef, is situated off Cronulla Beach and is a must for adventure loving tourists.

There are visitor centers with friendly staff to help the tourists. Then there are also surf and scuba schools for the water lovers. The PADI Open Water Diver course attracts hoards of enthusiasts every year. The place is flooded with sports and recreation centers.

The Bundeena art and craft Markets by the sea showcasing the talent of locals are an amazing way to discover the area’s culture.

Parking is ample but during surf season and sunny weekends it becomes a little congested especially the south beaches. Taxis and buses are available at all times.

Accommodation of all kinds, from beach cottages to B&B and the usual hotels, is easily available in Cronulla.

Cronulla offers a complete package for a fun filled beach outing and is the most famous tourist attractions of Sydney.

Sydney is renowned for its beautiful surfing beaches and breathtaking scenic beaches. The 60 m long Clovelly Beach, also known as Cloey by Australians is part of the Eastern Suburb of Sydney, located between Coogee and Bronte. The town of Covelly is near by and was earlier known as little Coogee. It is backed by 100 m of sand, grassy park and walkways.

Two rocky ridges lock the beach’s 300m shoreline almost meeting at the end and giving it a protection from the force of the Tasman Sea It is easy to get to Clovelly Beach. All you have to do is catch the 339 bus from the city centre or take a train as a speedy alternative. One can go by road too but parking during the rush season is something to avoid.

A perfect swimming and surfing beach, its shoreline stretches inwards giving it a lovely lagoon like view. The bay is flaked by concrete sunbathing areas and promenades on both sides and a little stretch of sand at the northern end. The Clovelly Baths are part of the promenade and listed as heritage property. They include a 25m concrete pool with marked swimming lanes. There are picnic and barbecue facilities in the adjacent park with beach petrol and volunteer life savers.

Covelly beach also has a large free parking place. The entrance to the Gordons Bay Underwater Nature Trail, a 500m (1640ft) chain which guides divers through sand-flats, reefs, and kelp forests is right at the other end of the car park.

The beach is a safe haven for little kids to swim and play. It also has scenic sheltered rock exceptionally clear pools and deeper waters for the serious swimmers. The Safe places to swim are marked by red and yellow flags which shift according to surf conditions. Covelly is known for as perfect location for fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving. There are no surfing facilities here. It is also home to first surf life saving club founded in1906.

Due to its protective breakwater and rock splashing waves and marine life, it offers a completely different experience to the visitors.

The signs on the beach help the visitors to identify the kind of marine life they can view especially the elusive large Blue Gropers.

One of the major attractions is the spectacular walk north to Waverley Cemetery. One can get a picnic lunch packed at the kiosk which is now an up market café.

On the southern end there is a low concrete platform with a salt water pool, a favorite with families and the elderly. Series of ramps make the beach accessible to people in wheelchairs.

The Clovelly Hotel is a place to visit for sumptuous lunches and a few laid back beers in the gardens. Apart from this there are other great restaurants, takeaways and cafes.

Covelly beach, with its tranquil surroundings, is a paradise for ocean lovers. Watch the clear waters; laze on the sand, do some snorkeling or just chill.