Beaches

Store Beach, Manly by Kayak – Sydney’s Secret Beaches

Who can resist a secret beach? We’re so lucky to have lots of them here in Sydney. A big welcome to this blog’s first ever guest post, from the lovely Kim Cotton from Bachelormum Style.

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Jumping Into The Sea At Clontarf Beach – Photos of my Daughter

Now who wouldn’t love a visit to one of Middle Harbour’s finest beaches here in sunstruck Sydney? Here are some photos of my little girl bravely leaping into the water on a recent visit to Clontarf beach. I promise to post more photos and all the information you need for a great family trip.

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Sea Lice Stings And How To Avoid Them – Annoying Sydney Sea Creatures Part 1

Good morning, have you been for a swim in the ocean lately? Encountered any stinging sea creatures? I’m starting a wee series on Sydney’s Most Annoying And Itchy Animals. Where better to start than those pesky sea lice?!

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Dee Why Beach and Ocean Baths

This is my husband’s favourite beach for a family visit. He packs up the twins, scooters, a teen or two and a couple of boogie boards and off they go. The playground on the reserve is great and I must and shall put up a photo of it. My own fave bit about Dee Why [...]

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Manly Beach- West Esplanade Beach

Please forgive a bit of Instagram overindulgence. I know that it’s hard to take a bad Instagram photo, but I do love these shots. Myself and the kids have had such great times down at this Manly harbour beach. It’s so beautiful and has so many things to do. It’s the epitome of summer fun [...]

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Sydney’s Best Beaches For Babies – Lets Make A List

Why do babies like eating sand? Does anyone know? Taking babies to the beach has been a very mixed experience in our family. How about for you? Sometimes the babes would have a lovely time, much sand would be eaten, little toes would splash in pools and buckets and spades would be chewed and thrown. [...]

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Can Too – Training for Running, Swimming or Triathlon Whilst Raising Money For Cure Cancer Australia

I’m four weeks into a training program with Can Too, and just want to do a loud shout out to this terrific organisation. Can Too runs training programs for people who want to learn to run well, do ocean swims or do triathlons. Can Too provides the training, and trainees, like me, pledge to raise [...]

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Redleaf Pool, Now Known As Murray Rose Pool, Double Bay

Redleaf Pool, you are so gorgeous. If we lived within walking distance of Murray Rose Pool (as Redleaf Pool has been renamed), we’d come here ALL the time. But since we have to drive over, it’s a bit of a hassle to get to this lovely and family-friendly harbour pool. The parking is very tricky. [...]

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Murray Rose Pool, aka Redleaf Pool – More Photos

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Kyeemagh Beach, Baths and Playground at Brighton-Le-Sands

My kids love this area for the great airport views. They can watch planes taking off and landing for hours. But there’s loads more here to enjoy, good playground and the biketrack and cafe making this a very family-friendly beach and baths.

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Sydney Photo Friday – Kyeemagh Beach + Baths

It was a glorious blue day in spring and I just popped down to the baths at Kyeemagh whilst passing. Such peaceful colours, and hardly anyone there.

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Sydney Photo Friday – Little Manly Cove

Must do a post entitled ‘A Kids’ Guide to Sydney’s Best Rock Pools.’ Little Manly Cove would definitely get a big mention, we saw crabs and sea anemones and all sorts. Plus a swim, jumps into the water, ice blocks, a coffee from the cafe. Heaven. The twins didn’t even fight much in the [...]

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Sydney Photo Friday – Collaroy Rock Pool Emptied For Cleaning

Excuse me if I am going a bit overboard with the enthusiasm about Sydney’s splendid rock pools. It’s a passionate love affair, the type that can bore those who don’t share it. Forgive me. Did you know that councils look after the rock pools in their area? In summer the pools are emptied and cleaned [...]

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Swimming Laps Outdoors in Sydney – My Very Favourite Places

So, this is the summer of sea swimming for me. It’s been decided. I don’t quite know why but the notion has fixed itself firmly in my noddle. I’ve enjoyed swimming all my life and would always have said – yes, even as a child in Bonnie, Chilly Scotland – that I loved sea swimming. [...]

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Sydney Photo Friday – The Bold and The Beautiful + Me

Ah, Manly Beach, you always make me feel so free. I wasn’t able to get to Manly early enough to join The Bold and The Beautiful swimmers, but I did catch a photo as dozens of them came ashore at the end of their swim. One day I will get there and join in. Have [...]

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