Beach activities in Pacific
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Bondi Beach
Definitively Sydney, Bondi is one of the world’s great beaches: ocean and land collide, the Pacific arrives in great foaming swells and all people are equal, as democratic as sand. It’s the closest ocean beach to the city centre (8km away), has consistently good (though crowded) waves, and is great for a rough-and-tumble swim (the average water temperature is a considerate 21°C). If the sea’s angry, try the salt-water sea baths at either end of the beach; these are perfect for kids.
The two surf clubs – Bondi and North Bondi – patrol the beach between sets of red and yellow flags, positioned to avoid the worst rips and holes. Thousands of unfortunates have to be…
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Avalon
Caught in a sandy ’70s time warp, Avalon is the mythical Australian beach you always dreamt was there but could never find. Challenging surf and tangerine sand.
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Collaroy
A long beach chasing the Endless Summer north to Narrabeen. Good for learning to surf, or catching a flick in the little art-deco cinema.
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Dee Why
A no-fuss family beach fronted by chunky apartments, some good cafes and ubiquitous surf shops. Grommets hit the waves and mums hit the rock pool.
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Wagga Beach
At the end of Tarcutta St, this is a good swimming option by the river.
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Apex Beach
About 3km northwest of the centre, this is a popular swimming and picnic spot with a sandy beach on the Murray. There's a good walking and cycling track from here to the Old Mildura Homestead.
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Takapuna Beach
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St Leonards Beach
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St Heliers
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Shelley Beach
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Pauanui Beach
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Otama Beach
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Opoutere Beach
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Ocean Beach
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Mission Bay
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Matarangi Beach
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Ladies Bay
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Kohimarama
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Hot Water Beach
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