Cronulla Beach is a coastal jewel located on the Bate Bay coastline in Sydney’s south. Perched on a peninsula surrounded by water, Cronulla is the only Sydney Beach that can be reached by train.
Cronulla originally got its name from the Aboriginal word kurranulla, meaning ‘place of pink seashells.
Located at the north end of the beach are two rockpools, the North Cronulla Rockpool and the South Cronulla Rockpool. Both being located on the same rock face, a short distance from each other.
Cronulla Beach is home to the Cronulla Surf Lifesaving Club which is one of the first surf clubs to be established in Australia, in 1907. The surf club has a strong contingency of members and has won three World Championships encompassing all rescue and Surf Life Saving competition.
Locals have become avid ocean swimmers here, forming the Shark Island Psycho Swimmers (SIPS) ocean swimming group. Cronulla Beach is also home to the Shark Island Swim which was first run back in 1988 and was one of the first ocean swims in Sydney to offer two different swim distances.
Cronulla is the only Sydney beach that is directly accessible by train, which is a 50 minute ride from Central Station with the T4 train taking you directly there.
If you are choosing to catch a bus to Cronulla Beach buses 969, 971, 985, 987, S371, S378, S370, S375, S376, S377, S374, 988, 1T4, 6AT4, S380, S383, S388 all run to and from stations around Cronulla Beach.
If you are choosing to drive, Cronulla Beach’s greatest asset is the free beach parking, but to snag a free parking spot you’ll have to get there earlier or you’ll chance your luck as the day goes on.
Cronulla Beach is the ultimate seaside destination with plenty of experiences to be had once you finish your ocean swim, including; coastal bush walks, ferry rides, stunning foreshore parks, cosmopolitan cafes and bars and plenty of relaxed waterfront dining options.
If you can’t get enough of the water and want some more water time post ocean swim, Cronulla beach is home to plenty of water sports. The Cronulla Surfing Academy is a popular local surf school for those wanting to dip their toe into surfing. You can also enjoy snorkelling, stand-up paddleboarding, fishing and even sailing.
Cronulla Ferries offer a range of different cruises along the stunning Port Hacking River for a fun afternoon on the water. Their most popular cruises are the champagne breakfast, sunset dinner and discovery cruise. With the latter giving you an opportunity to learn about the colonial explorers and local Aboriginal cultural heritage in the area.
The Cronulla Beach Walk is a 4km scenic trail that takes you along the coast from Cronulla to Bass and Flinders Point, which is where Port Hacking meets the ocean.
Just a short 10 minute drive from Cronulla Beach is the Kamay Botany Bay National Park, which has a great vantage point to view the majestic humpback whales as they migrate along the coast between May and November.
Cronulla has an incredible line-up of restaurants and cafes to visit with Ham, popular among the locals for fantastic coffee and Greek treats, Blackwood Pantry has a delicious brunch menu and Grind Espresso is a fan favourites among the locals for their whole menu.
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