Sylvania Par Three is a welcoming, easy‑to‑play golf course set across 15 acres of level, well‑maintained grounds in Sutherland Shire. Designed to be accessible and enjoyable, the course is ideal for golfers of all ages and abilities.
The club hosts a range of social competitions throughout the year, creating a relaxed and enjoyable way to play. Visitors can also try Soccer Golf — a fun twist on the traditional game that combines soccer skills with golf rules, offering a playful experience for groups, families and first‑time players.
In March 2014 E.G. Waterhouse National Camellia Gardens was named by the International Camellia Society as an International Camellia Garden of Excellence. It is one of only 40 International Camellia Gardens of Excellence in the world and the only garden of this kind in New South Wales.
Located in Caringbah overlooking beautiful Yowie Bay, Camellia Gardens is a favourite with Sutherland Shire residents and visitors alike.
The garden began as a project under the 1970 Captain Cook Bicentenary program, and the first plantings were made in 1969. They are named after the late Professor EG Waterhouse, a leading world authority on camellias, who lived in Sydney. The garden has grown over the years into its present beauty, in part to the generous donations by numerous groups and individuals.
While you're at the Camellia Gardens be sure to stop in at The Jade Teahouse, a cafe that merges the indoors with the visual inspiration of the gardens for a range of organic teas, along with vegan, dairy free and gluten free goodies.
Step away from the stress of the world and enjoy the peace in the Sutherland Shire's own slice of heaven. Your haven awaits in one of endota's eight treatment rooms, including four double treatment rooms for couples.
Enjoy a relaxation, pregnancy or remedial massage, body exfoliation and clay wrap or allow their diploma-qualified skin therapists to help you address your skin concerns with their advanced facials and professional skincare prescriptions and beauty services. Bring someone special, a group of friends or enjoy some alone time in their haven of wellness.
They are conveniently located inside the Tradies Club. Park in the ample free undercover parking and follow the walkway to the main entrance. They are inside the foyer past the concierge desk. There is a cafe on-site and a rewards programme for members.
endota spa Gymea is South Eastern Sydney's suburban retreat for pure relaxation.
Joseph Banks Native Plants Reserve is one of only a few specialised gardens in Sydney devoted entirely to Australian native plants.
The reserve covers an area of 2.2 hectares and is crossed by four kilometres of sealed paths. Many plants are labelled, and a section has been established to display Aboriginal food and medicinal plants. The vast array of native plants forms a delightfully relaxing garden and is home to multiple birds and other native fauna.
There's plenty to do while you're there; explore the gardens, enjoy a picnic or barbecue, take in the city views and get inspiration for your own garden.
Hazelhurst Arts Centre is a spectacular arts complex offering exhibitions, art courses and workshops, artist talks and special art events. Set amid extensive landscaped gardens, the combination of a major public gallery and community gallery with a comprehensive arts centre, state-of-the-art theatrette, gallery shop and terrace cafe is quite unique providing a "complete creative" resource.
The Hazelhurst Gallery presents an exciting and varied annual program of exhibitions drawn from state and national collections. The Broadhurst Gallery exhibits and sells local artists' work in a regularly changing program. Workshop studios include a print workshop and ceramics studio with the original Hazelhurst cottage on the grounds utilised as an artist-in-residence space. The theatrette hosts a regular programme of films, performances and lectures.
Located five minutes' walk from Gymea Railway Station (Illawarra Line) and a 40 minute drive from Sydney's Central Business District.
Gymea Village boasts a wide range of retail shops, restaurants and cafes. Gymea Village truly has something for everyone. The outdoor village atmosphere is a relaxing alternative to indoor shopping centres.
The convenient location of Gymea Village makes it easily accessible via car or train. Parking is offered both on the shopping strip and in a parking area next to the train line on the southern side of the village.
Meet friends in one of the many cafes and restaurants, enjoy in lunch at the Hazelhurst Cafe, see an exhibition at Hazelhurst Arts Centre and indulge in dinner at popular Fior for a rustic Italian cuisine.
Gymea Village also has a wide range of essential services including real estate, post office, chemists, medical and dental.
Make Gymea Village your next shopping destination.
18 holes two players two hours. Drinks delivered to your bay. In the heart of the Sutherland Shire, Kirrawee. Indoor Golf for everyone.
Their vision is to create a space where the love of golf is accessible to everyone, regardless of ability, time or schedule.
The Bay is the local heartbeat of the game. A place where technology, hospitality, and community converge to make golf more flexible, inclusive, and socially vibrant than ever before.
Their passion in holding corporate golf events in the Sutherland Shire is also second to none. They love to hold team building events for all sized businesses in the Sutherland Shire.
Nestled in Sydney's South, Woolooware Golf Course is a tranquil journey through tall gums, melalucas and many indigenous plants. Each hole with subtle mounding and bunkering has its own character, a test for the accomplished and beginner golfer. Woolooware Golf Club is situated in the picturesque Sutherland Shire s, just a short distance from the beautiful beaches of Cronulla.
Apart from a well-maintained golf course, Woolooware Golf Club includes a Clubhouse overlooking the golf course. The course is 18 holes and is available for public use.
Carss Park Bush Park offers a mix of history and modern fun. Since 1924, it's been a favourite spot, once loved by Scottish craftsman William Carss.
Today, it has lots to enjoy, like the By the Bay Café and Grill, sports fields, bushland walks, and play areas.
There are picnic spots, BBQ areas, and even a place to swim and with plenty of parking, a stage, and more, it's got all you need for a great day out.
Carss Park Bush Park is also home to the Carss Cottage Museum. The Museum focuses on collecting items relating to Kogarah's past and present history.
Carss Park Bush Park is a special place where the old meets new, welcoming everyone to make memories of nature's beauty.
The Pavilion is a leading centre for arts and entertainment in Sydney's south. Presenting an eclectic program of comedy, music, theatre and dance, it offers audiences a diverse range of performances year‑round.
This contemporary, flexible venue features high‑quality technical facilities and seats up to 686 guests, creating an immersive and engaging cultural experience.
Sutherland Shire is known for its strong local performing arts community and passionate audiences, with The Pavilion providing a home for these companies alongside a dynamic program of Australian and international productions. Designed by acclaimed architects CHROFI and NBRS Architecture, the venue is recognised for its thoughtful and distinctive design.
Poulton Park entices visitors with its sporting facilities, scenic trails, vibrant birdlife, and an array of activities for all ages to enjoy. Sports enthusiasts will find their paradise with two synthetic football fields and three netball courts awaiting play. The synthetic football fields are designed to provide a high-quality playing surface that remains consistent and safe.
Embark on an adventure through the picturesque trails alongside Oatley Bay Creek, immersing yourself in the serene ambiance. Settle in for a delightful picnic at charming tables alongside the children's playground that is a paradise for young adventurers.
Discover the vibrant creation of First Nations artist Danielle Mate, whose artwork adorns the newly installed bat caves as part of Poulton Park Naturalisation and Habitat Development project.
Nature lovers will be captivated by the vibrant array of birdlife that call this park home. Seek out your favourite feathered friends amongst the lush greenery.
Towra Point Nature Reserve is a place of many contrasts. It forms the largest and most diverse estuarine wetland complex in Sydney. Representing around half of the remaining mangrove area near Sydney, and most of the saltmarshes remaining in the region, this park is as beautiful as it is fragile and complex. It's listed as an internationally significant RAMSAR site. Be sure to use one of the public moorings if you pull up with your boat and avoid anchoring in the fragile seagrass beds.
With an abundance of mangroves, mudflat, fresh water wetlands, and seagrass beds, the reserve teems with life. It provides breeding, feeding and roosting sites for many threatened and migratory bird species, which makes this reserve ideal for wetland birdwatching. Dogs are not permitted and its critical that migratory shorebirds like pied oystercatchers remain protected. The reserve is surrounded Towra Point Aquatic Reserve with a mix of sanctuary zones and refuge zones.
Named from the Aboriginal word meaning a 'pleasant place', Elouera Beach is a wide stretch of golden sand along Cronulla's Bate Bay coastline. It lies between Wanda Beach and North Cronulla, offering a more relaxed setting for swimmers and sun‑seekers alike.
The beach is patrolled from November to April by Sutherland Shire Council lifeguards alongside dedicated volunteer lifesavers from Elouera Surf Club. For your safety, be aware of changing conditions and always swim between the red and yellow flags.
When hunger strikes, enjoy a coffee or meal at Bianchini's Café with views across the shoreline, or settle in for a refined dining experience at Summer Salt Restaurant next door overlooking Elouera Beach.
The park offers the perfect trilogy, featuring a children's playground in Seymour Reserve, a gorgeous picnic area complete with electric barbecues and finally, Moore Reserve is a great place for dogs.
Between the wetland and Oatley Bay sits an off-leash zone for dogs. There is a larger unfenced area along with a fenced leash-free play area.
Moore Reserve is a great connector for locals to either walk or cycle through the park to Oatley Shops or visit the neighbouring popular sports ground, Renown Park.
The circular shared pathway is a great way to keep fit with your bike.
Moore Reserve offers a large parking area if you are planning to visit by car.
Located on the rocky platform between Cronulla Beach and North Cronulla Beach, North Cronulla Rock Pool is the northernmost of two ocean baths in Cronulla. North Cronulla Rock Pool is the smaller of the two pools and, at low tide, is shallow enough to wade through, making it ideal for those looking for a relaxed dip rather than a swim.
Cronulla Beach rock pool, on the other hand, is a full-sized pool that is perfect for swimming laps right next to the ocean. Both rock pools can be found just a short walk from Cronulla train station, making these Sydney's most accessible ocean baths for those travelling via public transport. Enjoy a coffee after your dip in the rock pools or take in Cronulla's scenery with a leisurely stroll along The Esplanade.
North Cronulla Beach is a popular sandy beach on the Bate Bay coastline in Cronulla.
Patrolled from October to April by Sutherland Shire Council's professional lifeguards together with volunteer lifesavers from North Cronulla Surf Lifesaving Club. There are also two beautiful ocean baths to the south (these are not patrolled).
Off the beach, there are cafes and restaurants to dine in or takeaway. Behind the beach at Dunningham Park, there is a grassed area and a large playground for children along with toilets and showers.
From here it is just a short walk to Cronulla Plaza and Cronulla Train Station for more shopping, dining and transport options.
Cronulla Plaza and Town Square is a vibrant pedestrian mall, blending outdoor shopping and a range of dining options.
Less than an hour by car or train from Sydney's CBD, Cronulla is the only beach accessible by train. It has a rising evolution of top restaurants, intimate entertainment venues and relaxed alfresco dining.
With its stunning beaches and ocean pools, Cronulla offers a unique blend of seaside relaxation and urban vibrancy, making it a cherished destination for both everyday activities and special occasions.
Great food, quality drinks and unforgettable live performances.
With a supper-club-meets-bordello feel, Brass Monkey is a beloved live music venue showcasing a constant rotation of local and international talent. Sink into your seat and enjoy everything from indie and reggae to hip‑hop, folk, rock, jazz and blues. Vintage gig posters line the walls, while echoes of legendary shows linger, giving the space its unmistakable edge and character.
Break out of your usual dining habits and book an evening of dinner and entertainment at this much‑loved local hideaway.
Wanda Beach is great for surfers and sand-lovers alike. Because it's a little further away from the restaurants and cafes of central Cronulla, Wanda Beach can often a bit quieter. It's also great for families too.
Above the beach is Don Lucas Reserve – a fantastic grassed open area offering a range of recreation activities including a fitness track, playground, picnic facilities, half basketball court and exercise equipment.
Just to the north of Wanda Beach is Greenhills Dog Beach, where dogs can run free within dedicated times in the morning and afternoon.
Wanda, an Aboriginal word for beach or sand hills, is the northern most patrolled beach along the Bate Bay coastline in Cronulla.
The 1.5-kilometre sandy beach is patrolled from October to April by Sutherland Shire Council's professional lifeguards together with volunteer lifesavers from Wanda Surf Club. Be mindful of rips and always swim between the red and yellow flags.
Deep rips and bars can combine to produce some excellent beach breaks making it a popular surf spot.
There is a cafe and the Founders Room within Wanda Surf Club is open to guests on Sundays, along with toilets and beach showers.
A honeycomb-coloured stretch of sand surrounding a wildlife reserve, Towra Spit Beach is a wonderful spot for bird watchers, if you have a boat to get there.
16 kilometres southwest of Sydney, Towra Spit Beach's mix of RAMSAR protected wetlands, sand flats, mangroves and seagrass can only be reached by boat. Be sure to use one of the public moorings when you pull up with your boat to protect the fragile seagrass beds.
The beach can be very busy on weekends and public holidays. If you're lucky enough to enjoy this tranquil beach on your own during the week then pack a picnic to enjoy by its calm waters. Visitors will mostly be of the winged kind; rare migrating birds wade the coastline. Dogs are not permitted and it's critical that endangered migratory shorebirds like the pied oystercatchers remain protected while nesting, roosting and feeding on the beach.
Located inside Towra Point Aquatic Reserve, line fishing is permitted but spearfishing, beach collecting, anchoring, and other activities are not.
The silhouettes of Captain Cooks and Tom Uglys bridges are a reminder that you're not far from the city, even though you'll feel miles away.
Adjacent to Gunnamatta Park, the netted tidal baths sit just a short walk from Cronulla train station. Set along the calm waters of the Port Hacking River, the enclosed swimming areas are wave‑free, making them ideal for young swimmers.
Gunnamatta Park features spacious grassed areas, shaded picnic spots and a playground, along with shelter sheds, an open‑air amphitheatre, accessible amenities and a nearby café — perfect for a relaxed day by the water.
Cronulla Beach, named from the Aboriginal word kurranulla meaning "place of pink seashells", is a vibrant coastal destination on Sydney's stunning Bate Bay coastline. As Sydney's only beach accessible by train, it's an easy choice for a day by the sea.
Patrolled year-round by lifeguards and volunteer lifesavers, Cronulla Beach is ideal for swimming, surfing and family outings. The beachfront features the iconic Cronulla Pavilion, Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club, cafés, restaurants, shaded parklands and a playground, while the nearby Cronulla Rock Pools offer a unique ocean swimming experience.
With fish and chips, gelato, surf shops, accommodation and accessible facilities including a free Beach Wheelchair and Mobi Mat service, Cronulla Beach has everything you need for a perfect beach day.
One of Cronulla's most peaceful coastal gems is Greenhills Beach, a long, pristine stretch of sand north of Wanda Beach.
Known for its wide‑open shoreline, natural dunes and relaxed atmosphere, Greenhills offers a quieter alternative to Cronulla's busier patrolled beaches—perfect for long walks and scenic views
Greenhills Beach is recognised as one of Sydney's longest beaches, spanning approximately 3 kilometres as part of the Greenhills–North Cronulla coastline.
Dogs are permitted on the beach during off-leash hours only. The entrance to the off-leash area is at Gate 5. Dog off leash hours are;
- Dogs are allowed on the beach during non-daylight savings from 3pm to 10am
- Dogs are allowed on the beach during daylight savings time from 4pm to 10am
Please clean up after your dog using the bins provided. Dogs must be on a leash when entering and leaving the off-leash area. Always maintain effective control of your dog
A lifeguard observation tower is positioned at Track 6 at Greenhills beach for patrols during summer school holidays (December/January) and as required.
The closest public amenities block is at Don Lucas Reserve.
Preserving Sydney's electric tramway history, a wholly volunteer organisation, established in 1955 as the Australian Electric Transport Museum, Sydney Tramway Museum is a pioneer living (hands-on) museum, located since 1988 adjacent to Loftus Railway Station on the Waterfall Line.
The museum provides a nostalgic and educational insight, preserving examples of public transportation in Sydney during the period of tramway operation from 1861 to 1961, with trams operating, plus restoration works-in-progress, exhibits and photos depicting their development and operation.
Trams carry passengers towards Sutherland (1 km) and to The Royal National Park along the former railway line (2 km). From the latter terminus, walks can be taken to Bungoona Lookout (1 km), to Audley (2 km) and elsewhere in the R.N.P. (N.P.W.S.)
Check the website for further details.
The Museum houses an extensive collection of Sydney trams from 1896 to 1952, including the unique prison tram, plus trams from Brisbane, Melbourne, Ballarat, Adelaide, San Francisco, Nagasaki, Berlin, Munich and Milan, enabling comparisons between the different tramcar designs.
The museum also houses Sydney's last remaining double-deck trolley bus, plus a double-deck diesel bus on display. Includes Sydney tram 29, restored to original condition, as would have appeared in George Street from 1899, the start of the electric tram service in the city.
The bookshop sells a range of books, postcards, and souvenirs; the kiosk sells light refreshments.
