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Clovelly Beach
Beyond the world of queer, clothing optional beaches, make sure you also visit the outcrop of Clovelly Beach where you can laze about on massive rock formations like a LGBTIQ seal.
Hidden and relaxed, with a mixed crowd.
How to get there:
- 🚌 Public Transport:
- Bus 394X from the city (or buses from Maroubra/Botany) to La Perouse Loop.
- Walk ~10 minutes down a trail from Congwong Beach.
- 🚕 Taxi:
- 40 minutes from CBD ($45–$55).
Notes: No facilities.
Often dubbed “Glamarama” for its chic vibe.
How to get there:
- 🚌 Public Transport:
- Bus 333 or 381 to Bondi and walk the Bondi to Coogee coastal path to Tamarama (10–15 mins).
- 🚕 Taxi:
- 25–30 minutes from the city ($30–$40).
Notes: Beautiful and photogenic.
This is not a beach. Found at the southern end of the National Park of Middle Head, you can drive there, or for a more glamorous option get your friends together for a day and all pitch in to hire a catamaran to take you around the harbour.
That way not only can you visit Obelisk and more to splash around, you can also watch the sun go down over the Harbour from the water, which is a memory you’ll never forget.
One word of warning though, nudity is only allowed on the beach and rangers do patrol the area, so it’s best to obey the posted signs.
Little Congwong Beach, La Perouse
While not a designated nude sunbathing area, this is another sandy spot where you may see more bare skin than the average beach.
Bring water, snacks, and sun protection.
☀️ 5. There’s a wrap-around deck, which makes for a lovely walk and begs for a dive into the cool water, where you can swim to a floating pontoon that's perfect for sunbathing. Yes, I’ve seen surprised sandy reunions more than a few times at North Bondi so if you think ‘that person looks just like…’ look again and you might just get to surprise them too.
Waves can be rough — swim with care.
Map Links & Travel Tips:
- Google Maps: Search by beach name + “Sydney” to pin your trip or click on the link below.
- Opal Card or Contactless: All public transport options accept contactless credit cards or Opal cards.
- Pack light: Many beaches require walking trails or stairs, so wear good shoes and travel light.
🌈 Sydney LGBTQ+ Beaches Summary
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Head to the kiosk on the hill, grab a snack and take in the views of Sydney's wondrous harbour.
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North Bondi Beach
North Bondi is where the locals go to swim and hang out, leaving the main stretch of Bondi Beach to the visiting tourists and backpackers (whom the life guards and savers are also busier rescuing).
North Bondi Beach (North end)
Vibe: Bondi itself isn’t officially an LGBTQ+ beach, but the northern end (near the grassy knoll) attracts a queer-friendly, diverse crowd — especially on sunny weekends.
How to get there:
- 🚌 Public Transport:
- Bus 333 or 380 from Circular Quay, Town Hall, or Bondi Junction to Bondi Beach (~30–40 min total).
- Walk 5 minutes north along the beach.
- 🚕 Taxi:
- 25 minutes from the city ($30–$40).
Notes: Not clothing optional.
Lady Jane Beach (Lady Bay Beach) – Watsons Bay
Vibe: Sydney’s best-known nude beach, popular with gay men and naturists. It can be a bit of a boys' club of you're gay and looking to cruise and you can expect stink-eye if you choose the option of actually wearing clothing, but this is mostly a welcoming beach.
In fact, Surf Lifesaving Sydney says Tamarama is the most dangerous patrolled beach in New South Wales, with more rescues per thousand bathers here than anywhere else.
If you’re not a strong swimmer, it may be best to just enjoy the view at this one and save the swim for when you complete your walk.
Lady Bay
For those who like to let it all hang out, Lady Bay, is one of Sydney’s original nude beaches.
Also known as Lady Jane Beach, this small but special space has been attracting au naturel bathers since long before it officially became legal in the seventies.
Lady Bay is found just around the corner from the Watson’s Bay Hotel which is both a beach vibe boutique hotel with classic Sydney harbour views for those who want to stay, and a great spot to grab lunch including fresh seafood, pizza and pub classics or simply sip a cocktail when you put your kit back on.
Catch the Watson’s Bay ferry over from Circular Quay so you can enjoy those drinks at the end of the day, but be sure to find out when the last ferry leaves or risk a rather expensive taxi ride back to the city.
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