Sydney has four legal nudist beaches
Cobblers Beach (pictured above) is at the end of Middle Head Road, Mosman.
To get to Cobblers Beach from the city, cross over the Harbour Bridge and turn off toward Neutral Bay along Military Road (Route 14). Follow this road to Spit Junction. Continue straight ahead at Spit Junction through Mosman Junction and just after Raglan Street bear left into Middle Head Road. Follow this to the end, near the entrance to the navy base.
Cobblers Beach is accessed via a walking track on the northern side (left) of Middle Head. This is a five minute walk to Cobblers on an unsealed road (on foot) called Cobblers Beach Road. It's a steady decline and is easier than the very steep track located at the edge of the oval that some locals use.
During summer weekends Cobblers Beach can become crowded and is popular with families and couples. This is the best time for new nudists as you blend with the rest and are less likely to be self conscious. Cobblers Beach is the location for the Sydney Skinny annual nude fund raiser swim.
Cobblers Beach is not difficult to get to by public transport - Daily (7 days) hourly bus service Route 244 from Stand A Carrington St, Wynyard (City). It is a 25 minute transit time. Alight at HMAS Penguin Naval Base. Five minute walk to either Cobblers Beach on the left or Obelisk Beach to the right. More information about Cobblers Beach and a note from a first timer www.cobblersbeach.weebly.com
If driving be sure to park legally as the local council enforce parking regulations with zeal.
Below is a map to Cobblers Beach at Mosman, Sydney.
To get to Cobblers Beach from the city, cross over the Harbour Bridge and turn off toward Neutral Bay along Military Road (Route 14). Follow this road to Spit Junction. Continue straight ahead at Spit Junction through Mosman Junction and just after Raglan Street bear left into Middle Head Road. Follow this to the end, near the entrance to the navy base.
Cobblers Beach is accessed via a walking track on the northern side (left) of Middle Head. This is a five minute walk to Cobblers on an unsealed road (on foot) called Cobblers Beach Road. It's a steady decline and is easier than the very steep track located at the edge of the oval that some locals use.
During summer weekends Cobblers Beach can become crowded and is popular with families and couples. This is the best time for new nudists as you blend with the rest and are less likely to be self conscious. Cobblers Beach is the location for the Sydney Skinny annual nude fund raiser swim.
Cobblers Beach is not difficult to get to by public transport - Daily (7 days) hourly bus service Route 244 from Stand A Carrington St, Wynyard (City). It is a 25 minute transit time. Alight at HMAS Penguin Naval Base. Five minute walk to either Cobblers Beach on the left or Obelisk Beach to the right. More information about Cobblers Beach and a note from a first timer www.cobblersbeach.weebly.com
If driving be sure to park legally as the local council enforce parking regulations with zeal.
Below is a map to Cobblers Beach at Mosman, Sydney.
Obelisk Beach is near Cobblers Beach but to the right at the end of Middle Head Road and is popular with gay nudists.
Lady Bay Beach or sometimes Lady Jane Beach is another Sydney Harbour beach at South Head, Watsons Bay. From Camp Cove Beach, Cliff Street, Watsons Bay, climb the north steps and walk 200 metres to Lady Bay, past the historic cannon emplacements. You can walk past this beach on the way to the light house and observe the nudists from a viewing platform, if you chicken out.
Lady Bay Beach can also be reached by ferry from No.4 Wharf Circular Quay to Watsons Bay.
A nice lunch can be had at the Watsons Bay Hotel.
Lady Bay Beach is popular with all nudists but is mostly male.
Below is an old map showing Lady Bay Beach at Watsons Bay, Sydney Harbour.
Lady Bay Beach can also be reached by ferry from No.4 Wharf Circular Quay to Watsons Bay.
A nice lunch can be had at the Watsons Bay Hotel.
Lady Bay Beach is popular with all nudists but is mostly male.
Below is an old map showing Lady Bay Beach at Watsons Bay, Sydney Harbour.
Werrong Beach is in the Royal National Park south of Sydney. This is an isolated beach at the end of a two kilometer bush walk. Popular with gay nudists. Swimming here is dangerous.
Little Congwong Beach, is the beach further east past Conwong Beach on the left side of Anzac Parade, La Perouse and has been an unofficial nudist beach for over 30 years. Unfortunately, the local council has stepped up patrols to deter nudists. This beautiful beach can no longer be recommended.
Visiting clothing optional beaches can be fun, but personal safety needs to be considered as these beaches are often isolated and unfortunately the wrong type can also be attracted to these places.
Best to go with a friend, especially if you are female, and sit close to larger groups. Established nudist clubs can offer a safe environment amongst like minded people.
