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Burning Palms Beach

Good for Relax

8.2

/ 10 Very good

#163 out of 491
in New South Wales

About

Burning Palms Beach is located on the Tasman Sea and it is in the 11th place out of 28 beaches in the Wollongong City region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal blue water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season. Please note that the area nearby is possible for wild camping.

Burning Palms Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, sea pool. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail more than 1km long.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Garie Beach, which has a rating of 8.4.

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+19 ^oC +13 ^oC

Air temperature

2.3 M/S

Wind

+19 ^oC

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Burning Palms, New South Wales, Wollongong City

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Water

Very good

7.9/10

Cover

Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Very good

7.5/10

Amenities

Poor

2.6/10

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Burning Palms Beach is located in Wollongong City within Burning Palms, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

User reviews

"My friends and I followed the route on Google Maps to get to this beach by car. We arrived at the carpark in Royal National Park, where Maps ended. From there, I was able to gather more information about the track details to Burning Palms Beach and Figure 8 pool, including the current tide level and risk assessments. I have also included some photos to assist visitors who ar..."

Safiya Rahman

"The beach is incredibly stunning, although it does require some effort to reach. However, the long drive and hike are definitely worth it. It's important to note that there are limited amenities available, so be prepared. Additionally, if you visit during the hotter months and plan on trekking up and down, make sure to stay hydrated. Surfing is also an option, and there are ..."

Rashid Ahmed

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SYD• 29.4km
Wollongong Station S...• 30.3km
Austinmer Station• 17km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Burning Palms Beach?

The coastline of Burning Palms Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Burning Palms Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Burning Palms Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Burning Palms Beach good for swimming?

, the bottom is comfortable. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Burning Palms Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Burning Palms Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand

Is the Burning Palms Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Burning Palms Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Burning Palms Beach?

Burning Palms Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Wild camping lovers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Burning Palms Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Burning Palms Beach.

How far is the Burning Palms Beach from parking?

The Burning Palms Beach has no parking spot and you have to overcome a long trail with descent at the end.

What is the best time of the year to visit Burning Palms Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Burning Palms Beach is January. Its average value reaches 26°C. The warmest sea is in January, the average value is 25°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 17°C and water 16°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Burning Palms Beach (Wollongong City Council) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Burning Palms Beach (Wollongong City Council) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.