Ask a visitor from overseas what they think of when they think of Australia’s world renowned beaches and it’s not likely they will say "Manly Beach." They will probably mention Queensland’s Surfers Paradise or Sydney’s Bondi Beach, but may not have even heard of Manly. Sydneysiders know Manly and the other northern beaches well, though. [...]

Though Sydney is most typically thought of as a cosmopolitan city combining all the diversity of Australia and the rest of the world into one magnificent metropolis, many people forget that Sydney is also a city with tremendous natural endowments—such as its pristine and breathtaking aquatic environments. Indeed, the coastal waters that lap up on [...]

Sydney has some of the best beaches in the world, and millions of tourists come here each year to soak up the sun. There’s a beach in Sydney to suit every taste, whether you’re after surfing, people watching, or just a calm day at the shore. The following list is by no means inclusive of [...]