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Arthur Byrne Reserve — Image credit: Destination NSW

Parks and Gardens

Arthur Byrne Reserve

Arthur Byrne Reserve is a large grassed beachside park located directly adjacent to Maroubra Beach. It has many grassed areas screened by native trees and shrubs, making it an ideal location for a BBQ or picnic. Larger and more open areas are used for kite flying, informal ball sports, walking and jogging. Park facilities include picnic shelters, BBQs, bubblers, beach access and toilets and change rooms in the surf lifesaving club house. The Maroubra Skate Park is located within the reserve. There is also a free outdoor gym which contains a wide range of strength and cardio equipment. Alcohol is prohibited at Arthur Byrne Reserve from sunset to sunrise. Public toilets are located on the Maroubra Beach promenade.

Maroubra NSW

0.1 km away

Western Escarpment Walking Track - Malabar Headland National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Western Escarpment Walking Track - Malabar Headland National Park

Get back to nature on Western Escarpment walking track in Sydney's Malabar Headland National Park, near Maroubra. This short 1.15 kilometre walking track links to the Boora Point Walking Track and provides a direct connection between South Maroubra Beach and Malabar Beach. Boasting an abundance of bird life, wildflowers and coastal views, you can also spot migrating Humpback Whales or Seals during June and July. Western Escarpment Walking Track offers a year-round alternative to Boora Point Walking Track, which closes when ANZAC Rifle Range is in use.

Malabar NSW

0.8 km away

Mahon Pool — Image credit: Destination NSW

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Mahon Pool

Mahon Pool is a rock pool located to the north of Maroubra Beach at the base of Jack Vanny Reserve. The exposed rock outcrops and cliffs above it make it a spectacular venue. Steep steps lead down to the ocean pool from a car park on Marine Parade. There is a toilet block, showers and change rooms on the cliff overlooking the pool.

Maroubra NSW

1.0 km away

Come and Try - Archery! — Image credit: Serina Stretton

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Sydney Bowmen Archery Club

Sydney Bowmen Archery Club is a family and disability-friendly club of children, women and men of all ages and nationalities, located in South Coogee. For people who are new to archery, they offer a two-hour introductory session every every Sunday. For a small fee, you will receive all equipment and be able to shoot in the non-members area, overseen by one of their trainers. Please note, that all children must be over eight years old. Please go to the website for booking details. Instructors will be happy to answer any further questions you may have.

South Coogee NSW

1.5 km away

Malabar Headland National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Malabar Headland National Park

Dramatic cliff top views and rugged bushland make Malabar Headland National Park a popular spot for coast walks and fishing. Keep an eye out for humpbacks cruising the Pacific Ocean during whale watching season too. Tucked between public beaches and parks, the natural landscape is dominated by towering cliffs, sandstone escarpments and remnant heritage structures. Get away from the urban crowds and discover expansive views all the way north to Bondi and south to La Perouse. If you're looking to cool off in summer you'll find popular swimming spots nearby, with Maroubra Beach and Malabar Beach located near either end of Western Escarpment walking track and Boora Point walking track. And nature lovers will find several species of wildlife and protected vegetation, including the critically endangered eastern suburbs banksia scrub. ANZAC Rifle Range The eastern section of Malabar Headland National Park is subject to closure when the adjacent ANZAC Rifle Range is in use. This is the largest rifle range in the southern hemisphere and is headquarters to the New South Wales Rifle Association. Please check all safety messages and alerts before visiting.

Malabar NSW

1.7 km away

Malabar Beach

Natural Attractions

Malabar Beach

Despite its proximity to tourist hotspots such as La Perouse and Maroubra Beach, Malabar Beach is one of the lesser-known beaches in Sydney. With calm swimming conditions and relatively few visitors, Malabar Beach is a top choice for young children and families. Its sands stretch for about 200 metres, with sandstone rocks and cliffs found at both ends of the beach. You can find a boat ramp towards the northern end of the beach, as well as a rock pool further south, just below Randwick Golf Club. Malabar Beach is backed by Cromwell Park, a grassy area featuring a children’s playground as well as public toilets, showers and change rooms. Popular activities at Malabar Beach area include swimming, jogging, snorkelling, rock fishing, kayaking and even scuba diving. In fact, there are two popular diving sites to explore here: the shipwrecks of the MV Malabar and the SS Goolgwai. Visitors should be aware that Malabar Beach is not patrolled by lifeguards. The best time of year for surfing Malabar with consistent clean waves is during autumn and most often the month of June. Clean surfable waves are typically found 16% of the time in June while 19% of the time it tends to be blown out.

Malabar NSW

1.8 km away

Wylie's Bath, Coogee — Image credit: Destination NSW

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Wylies Baths

Wylie's Baths is located just a few hundred metres south of Coogee Beach in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, sitting right below the magnificent Maroubra to Bondi coastal walkway. The Baths has sweeping 180 degree views of the Pacific Ocean and overlooks the famous Wedding Cake Island. Henry Alexander Wylie, a champion long distance and underwater swimmer, established Wylie's Baths in 1907. The construction of the Baths coincided with an emerging interest in seaside baths in Sydney at the turn of the century. Come to Wylie's Baths and after a refreshing swim, lay on a comfortable massage bed and enjoy the relaxing effect of trained, skillfull hands while listening to the soothing sounds of the ocean... Individual learn to swim and coaching lessons by qualified instructors are available by appointment.

Coogee NSW

2.5 km away

Coogee Beach — Image credit: Destination NSW

Natural Attractions

Coogee Beach

Coogee Beach is a great beach with calm surf and is family-friendly. The promenade area has restored historic buildings and nurtured parklands. Most of the facilities are located at mid-beach with showers, change rooms and toilets near the Arden Street bus stop. Upmarket restaurants now jostle with fish and chip shops and an increasing number of boutiques. As the beach curves south, the park leads into Grant Reserve, which has an enclosed lawn and a children's playground. A path veers off towards the most controversial feature of the area, the women's pool. Next door is Wylies Baths, an ocean pool with a grand wooden platform, a good length for laps. Coogee is the ideal spot to begin the coastal walk to Bondi along a clearly marked pathway with stunning ocean views.

Coogee NSW

3.1 km away

Coogee Run Club — Image credit: Coogee Run Club

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Coogee Run Club

Coogee Run Club offers four runs every week, each taking in a different slice of the east. Tuesday evenings see a 5-kilometre run south to Maroubra. Wednesday mornings see a speed session in Queens Park. Thursday mornings run north to Gordons Bay and Clovelly, and finish with a dip and coffee in Coogee, and Sunday mornings see a 10 kilometre run to Malabar Headland National Park and back. The Coogee Run Club is for all paces and all faces and encourages everyone from beginners to speedsters to get on board. Runs through Coogee feature out-and-back routes, with pit stops along the way, and there is always a meet-up at the finish line, so no one gets left behind.

Coogee NSW

3.1 km away

Giles Baths

Natural Attractions

Giles Baths

Giles Baths is located at the foot of the northern headland of Coogee Beach. It's a natural rock pool, known as the "Bogey hole" and was used by male bathers in the nineteenth century and continues to be used today. It's a popular swimming hole with young people and is a fun place to explore from Coogee Beach. You can access it from the Coastal Walkway in Dunningham Reserve, near where the Bali Memorial stands, or walk along the rocky foreshore north of Coogee Beach. The entry portico from the original "Giles Gym and Baths" remains.

Coogee NSW

3.2 km away

The Urban Beehive Port Botany

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Urban Beehive Port Botany

The Urban Beehive is driven by two beekeepers, Doug Purdie and Vicky Brown, who met through the New South Wales Beekeepers Association and decided things were getting serious with bees. The Urban Beehive aims to put beehives all over Sydney – to boost natural pollination and help maintain the honeybees' genetic diversity before it’s too late. They do this by capturing feral bee swarms to populate their beehives (where possible), rather than purchasing packaged bees or queen bees from breeders. In this way, they help protect the wild bee genetic lines that need strengthening in case the worst happens and Varroa or some other pest infiltrates the borders. They’re also offering the community a service by re-housing honeybees that otherwise might be destroyed.

Port Botany NSW

3.3 km away

Ritz Cinema

Entertainment Venues

Ritz Cinema

See all the latest movies in the opulent surrounds of the Ritz Cinema. The Ritz Cinema is steeped in rich history and tradition. Built in 1937 and now heritage listed, it is one of the only two original Art Deco cinemas remaining in Sydney. Still offering the lowest price movie tickets available, the cinema has survived a fascinating history of tumultuous change and holds an important place in the local culture. This heritage and unique design adds to the charm and warmth of the Ritz Cinema that other venues cannot match - showing the latest in blockbuster and independent film.

Randwick NSW

3.3 km away

Little Bay Beach - Little Bay — Image credit: Randwick City Council

Natural Attractions

Little Bay Beach - Little Bay

It may be the steep, wooden staircase that keeps Little Bay Beach from being overrun with sunseekers despite its proximity to the city. But if you’re willing and able to make the descent, you’ll be rewarded with an uncrowded gem of calm waters and gold sands just south of Malabar. Rock ledges hem in this small, unpatrolled beach that is perfect for swimming and snorkelling, and you’ll find a child-friendly, man-made rockpool on the southern end. There are toilets, changerooms and showers halfway down the staircase, and a café at the top of the beach (near the chapel) is on-hand to dispense coffee and other refreshments to fuel a day of relaxed beach-going.

Little Bay NSW

3.6 km away

Gordons Bay, Coogee — Image credit: Destination NSW

Natural Attractions

Gordons Bay

Gordons Bay is located south of Clovelly Beach and north of Coogee Beach. Access to the bay is only limited to pedestrians via the surrounding streets or the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk. Protected by an offshore reef, it is a popular dive spot, the calm waters hide a unique underwater nature trail.

Clovelly NSW

3.7 km away

Main Museum Area, showcasing over 1500 human tissue specimens showing signs of disease — Image credit: Museum of Human Disease UNSW

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Museum of Human Disease

The Museum of Human Disease, at the University of New South Wales, is Australia's only publicly accessible medical pathology collection. Home to more than 1500 specimens of diseased human tissue, the Museum of Human Disease provides information to the public about health, disease, human anatomy and biology. Visitors will see and learn about various infectious, genetic and lifestyle-related diseases. With an engaging self-guided tour for the public as well as a beloved education program for high school students, the Museum is both educational and entertaining.

Kensington NSW

3.9 km away

Clovelly Beach — Image credit: Ethan Rohloff; Destination NSW

Natural Attractions

Clovelly Beach

Clovelly Beach is a small and tranquil beach, located the mouth of a narrow bay between two rocky ridges. Concrete platforms and promenades have been constructed on both sides of the bay. A saltwater pool is located on the southern side of the beach. The Sea Salt Cafe is located at the beach.

Clovelly NSW

4.0 km away

Waverley Cemetery

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Waverley Cemetery

Waverley Cemetery is a state heritage-listed cemetery in an iconic location of Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. It is also one of Sydney's oldest continually operating funeral suppliers, caring for families since 1877. The first part of the cemetery was officially finished and opened on 1 August 1877. The cemetery has amassed a significant collection of high-quality memorials and monuments and is the resting place of many influential and significant men and women who helped develop Sydney NSW and Australia on the international stage.

Bronte NSW

4.5 km away

Royal Randwick — Image credit: ATC

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Royal Randwick Racecourse

Royal Randwick is the jewel in the crown of Sydney racing. A compelling theatre of sport, culture, fashion and cuisine, racing's premier playground will entertain you with the extraordinary. The venue hosts race meetings all-year round but really comes to life during The Championships in autumn and the Sydney Everest Carnival in spring. Situated minutes from the Central Business District and in close proximity to the airport, Royal Randwick can be found in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Particularly coming to life during The Spring and Sydney Carnivals. The venue sets a world-class standard in racing and hospitality, enriched by over 35 bars and restaurants, reserved dining establishments and cutting-edge facilities for members and racegoers alike. As Australia's longest-standing racing venue, Royal Randwick has shaped and been a part of Australian culture for over 150 years. Royal Randwick is now offering guests the opportunity to go behind the scenes to showcase the Sydney horse racing experience - from pre-race preparation to the excitement of the race in a premium venue with extensive food and beverage options.

Randwick NSW

4.5 km away

Henry Head Walking Track — Image credit: Photo: John Spencer

Natural Attractions

Henry Head Walking Track

Grab your backpack and follow Henry Head walking track as it curves along the clifftops and beaches of Kamay Botany Bay National Park. This easy, four kilometre walk will reward you with dramatic views across Botany Bay and the Pacific Ocean beyond as you make your way to Endeavour Lighthouse at Henry Head. There two options for where this walk can be started - La Perouse Museum at Cann Park on Anzac Parade; or the carpark near the park entry gates on Anzac Parade, opposite Goorawahl Avenue. Take a break to admire the views, and check out Henry Head’s historic World War II battlements – part of Sydney’s early coastal defence systems. If all this isn’t enough to pique your interest, there’s always the bird watching. Kookaburras, lorikeets and yellow-tailed black cockatoos are just some of the species you might encounter as you stride along this walk. Reptiles such as skinks, blue-tongue lizards and water dragons are also common around here.

La Perouse NSW

4.7 km away

La Perouse Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

La Perouse Museum

La Perouse Museum is located on Kamay Botany Bay National Park’s northern headland. The museum is housed within the historic Cable Station building, once Australia’s only link to the rest of the world. The La Perouse Monument is located nearby. Almost 2,000 items across several rooms of exhibits document the 1787–1788 expedition of French explorer the Comte de Lapérouse. Items include the complete Atlas of the Voyage of La Perouse. Lapérouse arrived in Botany Bay a week after the First Fleet. His expedition was last seen in what is now national parkland before mysteriously vanishing. The fascinating exhibits in La Perouse Museum also tell stories of the local area, including Aboriginal stories.

La Perouse NSW

4.8 km away

Congwong Beach

Natural Attractions

Congwong Beach

Congwong Beach is a perfect spot for a relaxing family day out in Sydney's Kamay Botany National Park. Easy to reach from Cann Park in La Perouse, via a 100m path with steps, this sheltered sandy beach is great for children. Lounge on your beach blanket, surrounded by nature, and take in beautiful views of Botany Bay and Bare Island. Bathe in gently lapping waves, or head to the rocky outcrops at either end of the beach to cast your fishing line. Congwong Beach and nearby Bare Island are popular spots for snorkelling and scuba diving, especially in spring and autumn. It's an ideal spot to cool off after hiking the return walking tracks to Henry Head and Cape Banks, or cycling the La Perouse loop. Watch seabirds dip and dive and keep an eye out for passing dolphins as you enjoy a beach picnic. Or, head to local cafes for lunch or dinner. Don't forget to take in the local history at Bare Island Fort and La Perouse Museum.

La Perouse NSW

4.9 km away

Bare Island Fort

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Bare Island Fort

Captain Cook first spotted the area now known as Bare Island in 1770, and referred to it in his journal as 'a small bare island'. The fort was built in the early 1880s to protect Sydney’s back door. It was in operation until 1908, after which time it became Australia's first war veterans' home. Bare Island Fort’s structure provides a picturesque backdrop for any event, with spectacular scenic views over La Perouse. You may also recognise the island as the location for some thrilling action sequences in the Hollywood film, Mission: Impossible 2. The water surrounding Bare Island Fort is also one of the most popular scuba diving sites in NSW, as well as a very popular location for snorkelling in Kamay Botany Bay National Park.

La Perouse NSW

5.0 km away

Bronte Beach, Sydney — Image credit: Destination NSW

Natural Attractions

Bronte Beach and Baths

Bronte is just over a kilometre's walk south of Bondi. The beach itself faces east and picks up swell from any direction, but bulky headlands to the north and south and clusters of underwater rocks make conditions challenging, especially for swimmers. The south headland shapes Bronte's premium wave, but it breaks across rocks so it's for confident board-riders only. Those same rocks create a sheltered natural pool beloved of parents with young kids, while an ocean-fed lap pool tucked in beneath the south headland provides one of Sydney's finest saltwater swim experiences (free entry). A wide grassy park behind the beach has barbecues and picnic tables and gives way to a wooded gully between rows of expensive houses on the opposing hillsides.

Bronte NSW

5.1 km away

Tamarama Beach — Image credit: Destination NSW

Natural Attractions

Tamarama Beach

Tamarama Beach sits between two prominent headlands on the Bondi to Coogee Walk, with 80 metres of shoreline. It has great surfing condtions, but it is prone to strong currents. It is surrounded by parklands. There is a cafe, playground, barbecue area and amenities. Tamarama is often referred to as 'Glamarama" because its where beautiful people hang out.

Tamarama NSW

5.5 km away

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