Australian Beaches have a reputation across the world for their beauty and cleanliness, and with good reason. Australian beaches have beautiful golden sands, they are generally very large, and the surf offers something to everyone from the casual bather to the most hardened wave-rider.
The sand at most Australian beaches is unlike many other places in the world. The sand is golden in colour and extremely fine. There is rarely a rock or piece of coral to be found, meaning that it is ideal for sunbathing, as well as for a variety of active and not-so-active sports, like frisbee and beach volleyball.
Sydney is the best known Australian city for beaches and the beach lifestyle. Sydney’s beaches are well known for their good surf, and many are host to international iron-man events, beach volleyball competitions, and Sydney-siders enjoying the beach lifestyle b y lapping up the sun.
Some beaches don’t allow surfing, but other popular pastimes include boogie-boarding, snorkelling and kayaking.
Many of Sydney’s beaches have surf-lifesaving patrols, both full-time and volunteers, as well as shark nets and shrak spotting helicopters.
There are more than 70 beaches in the Greater Sydney area, meaning that you don’t need to go far to see one when you visit Sydney.
Some of the most popular beaches include Bondi Beach, Manly Beach and Coogee.
Perhaps the easiest and most enjoyable way to see Sydney Harbour Bridge is to walk along it. There is a pedestrian access on the eastern side of the bridge, which can be accessed at either end. If you’re down in “The Rocks” area you can just follow the signs to “Harbour Bridge” and you’ll eventually find yourself faced with a set of stairs.
You simply climb the stairs (there’s not too many) and before you know it, you’re on a walkway to the Harbour Bridge. This walk is flat, leisurely and affords great views. It can be quite noisy, since you’re walking at the same level as the traffic, but it’s great exercise, and you can take as long as you like.
There is a museum that is about halfway along the bridge, where you can stop off and learn all that there is to know about the history and building of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It will cost you a few dollars to enter, but the climb to the top and view is well worth it, as is some of the interesting trivia you can learn about the bridge whilst inside. Allow half an hour or so to stop there and have a good look around.
On the Northern end of the bridge at Kirrabilli, there are plenty of parks and places to enjoy the magnificent views of the harbor, before returning back the way you came.
So If you really want to enjoy Sydney Harbour Bridge, then allowing a couple of hours for a walking trip is a great way to do it.
Some of Sydney’s most popular attractions are it’s beaches, and its no surprise that tehy’re a favourite destination for walking and jogging.
Even though Sydney is a major city with a thriving population, it is never a problem to wander down to your loca.l beach, throw the joggers on, and get in some brisk exercise.
On any given morning (although more so in summer than winter) most beaches will have a steady flow of morning exercisers, from the super-fit to the not-so-fit. There aren’t many beaches that could be regarded as “crowded” during these early hours (say before 9am), although Sunday mornings can be a little less relaxing than any other day of the week, since plenty of people come out to play. Lots are just looking for a coffee and lazy breakfast in one of the cafe’s that abound in most beach-side suburbs, although a few die-hard joggers can still be found.
Parking is rarely a problem if you get to the beach before 9, and you’ll generally only have to wander a couple of blocks down to the sand if you get there late.
The pick of Sydneys beaches for jogging would be Coogee, Manly and Dee Why, although just about any beach is ideal for an early morning walk or run.
For visitors who are looking to make the most of Sydneys attractions, a bit of exercise on the beach is a way to get a true feel for the city’s vibe, and to rub shoulders with the locals in their natural habitat.
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