Darook Beach
A lovely sheltered beach at Cronulla in Sydney with a 4.6 rating across 39 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Darook Beach sits on Darook Park Road in Cronulla, one of Sydney's most popular southern beach suburbs, on the calm waters of Gunnamatta Bay. A 4.6 rating from 39 reviews marks it as a much-loved spot.
The appeal is a lovely, calm bayside beach — a sheltered stretch of sand that's a genuine favourite for a swim, a paddle, a picnic or simply relaxing by the water, a lovely family-friendly alternative to the surf in the Cronulla area. It's a lovely, free outing.
Beaches have changing conditions, tides and seasonal facilities, so check current details and swim safely. Otherwise it's a free, family-friendly spot to enjoy whenever the weather's good — bring sun protection, water and your swimmers.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- WednesdayToday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 00:00 – 23:59
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 73
- Popularity
- 49
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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Little Parrot Cronulla
$$Restaurants in Cronulla, Sydney.
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$$Breezy, white-walled cafe offering picturesque views along with Modern Australian dishes.
Benny's Cronulla
Restaurants in Cronulla, Sydney.
Pippis Cronulla
Cafes in Cronulla, Sydney.
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