Freshwater

Freshwater Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Freshwater Beach?

The bar is located right on the Freshwater Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Harbord Hotel is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

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8.5

/ 10 Excellent

#42 out of 491
in New South Wales

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Freshwater Beach is located on the Tasman Sea and it is in the 12th place out of 39 beaches in the Northern Beaches region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is quite sharp. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season. Please note that the area nearby is possible for wild camping.

Freshwater Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets, sea pool. 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, snorkeling.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road.

13 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Manly Beach, which has a rating of 8.8.

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+17 ^oC +13 ^oC

Air temperature

4.3 M/S

Wind

+18 ^oC

Water temperature

1.7 M

Wave height

Manly, New South Wales, Northern Beaches

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Beach overall scores

Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Good

7/10

Amenities

Tolerable

4.5/10

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Freshwater Beach is located in Northern Beaches within Manly, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

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.

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8 (Very good)

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Manly Beach

8.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water

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8.5

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water

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Shelly Beach

8.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque

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Little Manly Beach

8.3

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand

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Manly, Australia

Collins Beach

8.4

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Bright sand

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Dee Why Beach

8.5

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water

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Store Beach

7.9

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

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Quarantine Beach

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand

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Clontarf Beach

8.1

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

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Washaway Beach

7.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Bright fine sand

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Fishermans Beach

7.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Secluded relax, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water

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What to do in Freshwater Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

When it comes to what to do in Freshwater Beach, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Harbord Hotel• 5 min walk
Kazzi Beach Greek Ma...• 16 min walk
The Pantry Manly• 23 min walk
Market Lane Cafe• 25 min walk

Attractions

North Head Sanctuary• 4.1km
Spit to Manly Walk• 4.3km

Transport

RSE• 10.2km
Chatswood Station• 10.4km
St Leonards• 10km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Freshwater Beach?

The Freshwater Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Freshwater Beach?

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

The Freshwater Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Snorkeling

Is the Freshwater Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is comfortable. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

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

Is the Freshwater 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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is sharp.

Is the Freshwater Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Freshwater 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 beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Freshwater Beach?

Freshwater 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 Freshwater Beach?

The bar is located right on the Freshwater Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Harbord Hotel is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

How far is the Freshwater Beach from parking?

The Freshwater Beach has no parking spot.

Are there any attractions nearby Freshwater Beach?

There are 2 attractions near Freshwater Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are North Head Sanctuary located in 4.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Freshwater Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Freshwater 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?

Freshwater Beach (Northern Beaches 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.Freshwater Beach (Northern Beaches 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.