Sydney·New South Wales

Washaway Beach

4.460 reviews

Tucked beneath dramatic sandstone cliffs in the Northern Beaches, this sheltered cove offers calm, crystalline waters ideal for families and snorkellers exploring vibrant rock pools teeming with marine life. The beach's distinctive natural rock platform creates natural pools that remain safe even during rough swells, making it a favourite for young children and underwater enthusiasts seeking reliable visibility and abundant sea creatures.

4.4
Rating
60
Reviews
1
Photos
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Good to Swim

Pollution forecast for Washaway Beach

Source: Beachwatch NSW
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Facilities

Safe Swimming
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Parking
Free

Photos

Beach photo 1
Location
-33.8151, 151.2634

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What Visitors Say

4.4· 60 reviews
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jason o

2 months ago

Amazing beach if you can make the trek down here. Just note it is a clothing optional beach!

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Daniel Ryken

3 years ago

An amazing tranquil beach! It’s definitely not the easiest to get to with approximately 6 minute bush walk followed by a fairly steep climb down to the beach, but well worth it if you can do it! I’m p…

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Ivy Rose

8 years ago

Pretty big beach with lots of room to roam and a huge cave to protect you from the rain and sun!! It's an "unofficial" nude beach which is even better. Definently only for capable walkers, the track d…

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Wahyuni Arum

6 years ago

The beach in the area Dobroyd Head, turn in after Aboriginal Rock Engravings and follow the path on maps. The path to get to the beach is very rocky and can be dangerous (wasn’t able to go down). You …

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S. McMahon

4 years ago

You need to visit the beach prior to 2pm as you will miss the sun coming down on the opposing side, that’s if your there for the beach experience. It will take you approximately 10-15mins to walk to t…

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