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Wattamolla Beach

Wattamolla Beach(Royal National Park)

Australia, New South Wales, Sydney 

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Wattamolla Beach

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Located in Royal National Park in New South Wales, Wattamolla Beach is a 150-meters-long east-facing beach with light brown sand, a nearby lagoon, and nearby rocky outcrops. Two creeks – Coote Creek and Wattamolla Creek – flow near this beach – once these creeks pass the beach, they flow into the Pacific Ocean.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Wattamolla Beach within a 30-minute drive. Legendary Fish & Chips is known for serving excellent fish and chips, along with a variety of other seafood dishes and it also offers excellent burgers, salads, burgers, and bread rolls.  Rocksalt is an upscale restaurant that serves excellent gourmet dishes including steaks, duck breast, pork belly, seafood, and lamb.  Bistro 32 is a bistro that offers many excellent French dishes including filet de boeuf, French-style seafood, salads, and veal. The Big Mexican Rancho offers excellent Mexican dishes including quesadillas, fajitas, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas, and chile rellenos. If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby restaurant, Big Red Cafe offers many fun activities including burgers, waffles, salads, eggs, and nachos and it also serves amazing coffee.

If you are looking for a hotel near Wattamolla Beach, there are many great nearby options within a 35-minute drive. The 4-Star Rydges Cronulla Beachside offers many amenities including a restaurant and a swimming pool. Another upscale hotel is the 4-Star Quest Cronulla Beach that offers many amenities including a sauna, a pool, a hot tub, and a gym. A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star Metro Hotel Miranda that offers many amenities including barbecue facilities, a gym (available for a fee), a guest computer station, and a lounge. Another great moderately-priced hotel is the 3-Star Heathcote Hotel that offers many amenities including an on-site restaurant, a bar, and a beer garden. If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby hotel, the 3-Star Engadine Motor Inn offers many amenities including a garden and a sitting area. If you are planning to live in a cheaper accommodation with a more flexible lifestyle, you can book one of the multiple Wattamolla holiday rentals that are located near the beach.

Although Wattamolla Beach does not have lifeguards, the area near this beach has many other amenities including a boardwalk, hiking trails, nearby viewing areas, and a picnic area named Wattamolla Picnic Area that offers restrooms, barbecues, and picnic tables. 

Dogs are not allowed at Wattamolla Beach.

Wattamolla Beach offers many fun activities including sunbathing, picnicking, hiking, beachcombing, swimming, tidepooling, surfing, skimboarding, bodysurfing, bodyboarding, paddleboarding, snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, surf-skiing, and wildlife watching. 

The water here is usually ideal for less-experienced swimmers because the clear water here is known to have gentle waves – in addition, the water here also occasionally offers fun surfing waves.  

If you are planning to swim, kayak, canoe, or paddleboard here, we recommend being careful because the water here is known to have unpredictable rip currents and dangerous waves – the rocky shoreline around Wattamolla Beach can also cause injuries. In addition, jellyfish are also known to live near this beach. If you are planning to swim in calmer and safer water conditions, there is a lagoon near the beach that has calm water and offers a safer swimming experience. 

If you like taking pictures with excellent views, there is an observation area near this beach that offers amazing Instagram-worthy views of the Pacific Ocean and the New South Wales shoreline. 

If you like camping, there are multiple campgrounds near the beach within Royal National Park – these campgrounds offer a fun nearby Wattamolla Beach camping experience and accommodate both tents and RVs. You can visit Royal National Park’s webpage at the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service’s website for more information about the campground rules and camping charges.

Although Wattamolla Beach does not offer wheelchair access to visitors with disabilities.

Getting to Wattamolla Beach is easy – from a road named A1 (which is a part of a larger Australian national highway named Highway 1), you need to turn towards Sir Bertram Stevens Drive. From Sir Bertram Stevens Drive, you need to turn towards Wattamolla Road. The entrance booth for Royal National Park is located along Wattamolla Road – you need to pay a $12 entry fee at this entrance booth and then drive on along the road.  

There are multiple parking lots near the end of Wattamolla Road, along with a few street parking spaces – once you park here, you can easily walk to Wattamolla Beach through a dirt access trail. This trail leads to a flight of stairs that leads to the beach.

We recommend visiting the beach early during summers because it can occasionally get crowded during the sunny Wattamolla Beach weather. 

It is also important to note that this beach does not have a strong mobile network reception.

Wattamolla Beach was discovered in 1796 by British cartographer and navigator Captain Matthew Flinders. In addition, the name of this beach – Wattamolla – means “place near running water” in the local Aboriginal language. 

There are many attractions near Wattamolla Beach within a 25-minute drive. You can check Wattamolla Beach Photos that often feature Wattamolla Falls – this beautiful nearby Wattamolla waterfall is a considerably popular photography site. In addition, the topmost area of this waterfall offers excellent views of the Wattamolla Creek and the New South Wales shoreline. Marley Head is a headland that offers a fun hiking experience – this headland is also home to many plants and animals and it also offers amazing views of the Pacific Ocean. Sydney Tramway Museum is one of Australia’s oldest tram museums and it offers an interesting variety of vintage trams from many cities of the world including Brisbane, Berlin, Milan, and Nagasaki. This museum also has tram-related exhibitions, Sydney’s last double-deck trolley bus, and a bookstore.  Prince Edward Park is a waterfront park that offers many amenities including a playground, a boat ramp, an outdoor gym, picnic facilities, a playground, and a boardwalk. This park also has a beach named Prince Edward Park Beach. If you are looking for another attraction near the beach, Symbio Wildlife Park is a 16-acre wildlife park that has many kinds of animals including lemurs, monkeys, pandas, cheetahs, alligators, and koalas. The wildlife park also has gardens, a playground, picnic areas, and a splash park.

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IN326 Wattamolla Rd, Royal Nat'l Park NSW 2233, Australia

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Surf through our FAQs to help you find your perfect beach!

    Does Wattamolla Beach have parking? If so, is it free or paid?

    Yes, this Beach provides free parking at the entrance, although spaces are limited. Visitors can also find street parking nearby for easy access to the beach.

    Does Wattamolla Beach have lifeguards?

    No, this Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach - please be careful when swimming on this beach.

    Is Wattamolla Beach a family-friendly beach?

    No, this Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.

    Is Wattamolla Beach good for swimming?

    Yes, this Beach boasts excellent swimming conditions, attracting swimmers of all skill levels with its gentle waves and clear waters.

    Does Wattamolla Beach have restrooms?

    Yes, Restrooms are conveniently available on or adjacent to the beach at this Beach.

    Is Wattamolla Beach a nude beach?

    No, this Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.

    Is there food near Wattamolla Beach?

    No, this Beach does not have nearby food options - please plan your beach day accordingly.

    What are the activities at Wattamolla Beach?

    Yes, this Beach is renowned for its vibrant beach scene, offering various activities for everyone to enjoy Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Volleyball.

    Does Wattamolla Beach have accommodations for people with disabilities?

    No, this Beach does not have accommodations for people with disabilities.

    Is Wattamolla Beach a dog-friendly beach?

    No, this Beach is not dog-friendly.

    Is Wattamolla Beach good for surfing?

    No, this Beach is not generally considered to be good for surfing.

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