Best Beach Destination

WATTAMOLLA BEACH

Nestled inside Sydney’s Royal National Park, this pristine cove takes its name from an Aboriginal phrase meaning “place near running water”. The secluded beach consists of a lagoon on one side, surrounded by gorgeous cliff faces and waterfalls, and a crystal clear coastline on the other, with each side separated by a sandbar. The popular picnic hangout is best avoided on weekends and public holidays, especially if you don’t like sharing calm waters with a bevy of toddlers. Public toilets, barbeque areas and a kiosk are all at your disposal, but car parks are scare. Although cliff jumping is commonly enjoyed at Wattamolla, the untrustworthy depths of the lagoon mean it’s best avoided.*

*Not to be taken as a dare. (Jerico Mandybur)

End of Wattamolla Rd, off Sir Bertram Stevens Drive, Sydney