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Sydney Beaches

Sand, Sea and Surf

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All along Sydney's eastern shore and around Sydney Harbour, Sydney's beaches provide day-out pleasures in swimming, surfing, or simply lazing away the day on brilliant white sand or in adjacent parkland.
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Swimming and surfing beach in Sydney's Northern Beaches regionAvalon BeachPicturesque crescent-shaped beach in Sydney's Middle HarbourBalmoral BeachLazing away the day at popular Sydney beachBondi BeachThere are playground and barbecue facilities, a pool, and a marinaClontarf Beach
Smaller, cosier beach in Sydney's eastern suburbsCoogee BeachCronulla Beach and the Cronulla Surf Lifesaving Club and Sports ComplexCronulla BeachPopular surfing beach could pose swimming dangersFreshwater BeachAt the eastern end of Royal National ParkHorderns Beach
Busy time during a surf lifesaving carnivalLong Reef BeachBeachgoers take advantage of the sun when the weather's goodManly BeachPopular family beach with playground and barbecue facilities Mona Vale BeachLong stretch of sand extending south to CollaroyNorth Narrabeen Beach

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