Best Lgbtq Beaches In Australia

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Lady Bay

Australia, New South Wales, Watsons Bay

Lady Bay Beach, located in the suburb of Watsons Bay, Sydney, offers a picturesque escape with stunning harbour views. The beach is nestled in the Sydney Harbour National Park, between South Head and Camp Cove, and is renowned for its tranquil atmosphere. It is one of Sydney's legal nude beaches, providing a unique and relaxed environment for those who enjoy nude bathing. Visitors can enjoy swimming, picnicking, and nature walks along the South Head Heritage Trail. The nearby historic Hornby Lighthouse is a must-visit attraction, offering breathtaking views of the harbour.
The beach's location allows for easy access to other popular spots in the area, such as Watsons Bay Wharf, which can be reached by ferry from Circular Quay. This makes it an ideal day trip or weekend getaway for both locals and tourists.
With its rich natural beauty and historical significance, Lady Bay Beach is a gem within Sydney's urban setting.

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Congwong Beach

Australia, New South Wales, La Perouse

Congwong Beach, located in La Perouse, New South Wales, is a serene destination within Botany Bay National Park. This tranquil site offers a sheltered, sandy stretch perfect for family recreation, particularly for swimming and picnics. The beach is not a surf beach, as it faces Botany Bay rather than the open ocean, making it an excellent spot for those seeking calm waters.
The area's natural beauty is enhanced by surrounding rocky outcrops and offers stunning views of the bay. Congwong Beach is easily accessible from Sydney, being about 14 kilometers from the city, and provides a day trip experience with its nearby historical sites and playgrounds.
Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities and attractions in the region, including exploring historical sites and enjoying local cuisine at nearby restaurants.

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Obelisk Beach

Australia, New South Wales, Sydney

Located in the affluent suburb of Mosman, Obelisk Beach – also called Georges Beach – is a small curve-shaped beach with light brown sand and large nearby sandstone rocks. This beach is part of a national park named Sydney Harbor National Park and it is known to be popular with members of the Gay community. This beach is an official nude beach – if you are planning a clothing-optional visit at Obelisk Nude Beach, please note that there is not much sunlight here in the afternoon, making the temperature here cold if you’re going to be naked.

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Tamarama Beach

Australia, New South Wales, Sydney

Located in the suburb of Tamarama, Tamarama Beach – also known as Tamarama Park Beach and also unofficially called Glamarama Beach and Glamourama Beach – is a 100-meters-long beach with light brown sand, a few rocks, and nearby headlands. This beach is popular with members of the gay community and has been listed by the TimeOut magazine as “The best LGBTQI + and Gay beaches in Sydney.” This beach was the subject of a painting by artist Julian Rossi Ashton that was titled Tamarama beach, forty years ago, a summer morning.

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Bondi Beach

Australia, New South Wales, Sydney

Located in the village of Bondi Beach, just four miles east of the Sydney central business district in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, Bondi Beach is a one-kilometer-long, world-famous, immensely popular crescent-shaped golden sand beach with many rocky portions. The beach is positioned between two rocky headlands and has a beautiful backdrop of renowned Bondi Beach Park, Bondi Skate Park, Bondi Pavilion, Campbell Parade, beachfront bars, cafes, restaurants, hotels, a shopping center, and a nearby supermarket, namely Woolworths Metro Bondi Beach, which together offer incredible views. The beach is home to the world's first lifesaving club, the Bondi Surf Bathers' Life Saving Club, and the North Bondi Surf Lifesaving Club, which is a federation club. These clubs were involved in the largest rescue ever on February 6th, 1938, in a single day, known as 'Black Sunday.'of Randall Kaplan, the world’s foremost beach expert who is known as Mr. Beach.