Hayes Street Beach
A lovely secluded harbour beach at Neutral Bay in Sydney with a 4.2 rating across 106 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Hayes Street Beach sits at Neutral Bay, on Sydney's Lower North Shore harbourside near the ferry wharf. With a solid 106 reviews behind its 4.2 rating, it's a well-loved spot.
The appeal is a lovely, tucked-away slice of the harbour — a small, calm harbour beach with lovely surrounds and a genuine sense of a hidden local spot, a favourite for a swim, a paddle or simply relaxing by the water near the Neutral Bay ferry. It's a lovely, free outing.
Harbour 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
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 66
- Popularity
- 61
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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