Parsley Bay Beach
A lovely sheltered harbour beach at Vaucluse in Sydney with a 4.6 rating across 506 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Parsley Bay Beach is a lovely, sheltered harbour beach at Vaucluse, in Sydney's elegant eastern suburbs. With 506 reviews behind its 4.6 rating, it's a much-loved spot.
The appeal is a peaceful, family-friendly harbour cove — calm, netted swimming, golden sand and a lovely reserve with a famous suspension bridge, a tranquil spot for a swim, a picnic or a relaxed day by the water, away from the ocean swell. It's a genuine hidden gem of the eastern suburbs.
Beach conditions and facilities change with the weather, tides and seasons, so check conditions and heed any safety signage. Bring sun protection and water, and enjoy this lovely harbourside spot whenever the weather's good.
Practical details
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 83
- Popularity
- 82
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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