Camp Cove, Sydney Harbour at sunset

Camp Cove, Sydney Harbour at sunset

Inside the Harbour

It’s very soggy outside…not the most photogenic day. I’m keeping the cameras dry and staying inside – for now. Hopefully, this wild east coast low will stir up the swell and tomorrow will be on.

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been enjoying time at home, re-exploring Sydney. Usually, I’m on beaches with waves – being an enthusiastic surfer…but sometimes; it’s nice to venture to the waveless harbour beaches of Sydney – to chill and not worry about losing one of your kids in the white water.

Here are my east-side harbour faves – Neilsen Park, Camp Cove and Parsley Bay. These beaches are great at sunset, as they mostly face west – good in the middle of winter!

Parsley Bay
I didn’t even know this cove existed, and it’s about 10 minutes drive from Bondi. It’s a park and harbour beach with a walking bridge crossing the bay. Great for the kiddos.

Camp Cove
Good looking little beach this one. Nice and close to the ocean, so the water is typically crystal clear. I reckon sunset is the best time to visit here. Great little cafe up the East corner. Very chilled vibe.

Nielsen Park
Nielsen does get waves when it’s massive. Bit of a novelty surf as swell bounces around in the harbour like a ping-pong ball and eventually breaks here. Sandy beach and sectioned off swim area – perfect for laps!

Go for a drive and explore Sydney’s neighbourhoods, you’ll be surprised what you find. For other ideas around Sydney, check out Sydney.com

Later :: Uge

Things to do around Sydney

Camp Cove golds

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Camp Cove, Watsons Bay

Camp Cove - little tykes paradise as it's flat as a tack

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Camp Cove has some pretty epic views of the city

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Parsley Bay Bridge

Parsley Bay - Jet, jet - wake up buddy!

Parsley Bay, Vaucluse. The bridge linking The Crescent and Fitzwilliam Street

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Parsley Bay Bridge built in 1910

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Nielsen Park - hard to believe on the right conditions, a harbour beach could do this

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Nielsen Park - perfect light in the afternoons (Even mid winter - shot this a few days ago)

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Nielsen Park Kiosk

Nielsen Park - top spot to drop anchor

Nielsen Park

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