Photo of Scarborough Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Scarborough Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Scarborough Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Scarborough Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Scarborough Beach amenities area

Photo of Scarborough Beach and the settlement

Photo of Scarborough Beach surrounded by mountains

Photo of Scarborough Beach backed by cliffs

Photo of Scarborough Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.5

Good

Scarborough Beach

Coledale, Australia

#381 out of 491 in New South Wales

7.5

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Surfing Good for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Flat Rock Junction • 4.1 km

Map of beach

Bar Bombie Bar

10 - Exceptional 2.8km

Cafe STANWELL PALMS General Cafe

9.8 - Exceptional 4.6km

Cafe Husk Organics

9.8 - Exceptional 4.6km

Cafe Uluwatu Blue

8.8 - Excellent 4.6km

Cafe LOAF Cafe, Stanwell Park

9 - Excellent 4.7km

Restaurant Stanny Temptations Cafe & Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 4.7km

Cafe Bostin Brew Co

6.8 - Good 4.8km

Restaurant Pantry @ Stanwell Park

6.6 - Good 4.9km

Restaurant Dining Hall

10 - Exceptional 5.3km

Park Leeder Park

2.6km

Park Coalcliff Beach Reserve

2.8km

Hiking Area Wodi Wodi Walking Track

3.9km

Park Baird Park

4.5km

Park Stanwell Park Dam

4.6km

National Park Goat track stanwell Tops

4.8km

Park Stanwell Park Beach Reserve

4.9km

Park The NEL

5km

Park Gulaj Reserve

5.3km

Playground Leeder Park Playground

2.6km

Playground Children Playground

4.9km

Playground Stanwell Park Playground

4.9km

Ice Cream Shop Stanwell Tops Ice cream van

5.8 - Pleasant 5.7km

Tourist Attraction Sea Cliff Bridge Lookout

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Grand Pacific Drive

5.6km

Landmark Stanwell Tops Lookout

5.7km

Tourist Attraction Bulli Lookout

5.8km

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About

Scarborough Beach is located on the Tasman Sea and it is in the 24th place out of 28 beaches in the Wollongong City region The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Scarborough Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, changing rooms, showers, toilets. 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. There are also some surf spots.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Austinmer Beach, which has a rating of 8.5.

Scarborough Beach is located in Wollongong City within Flat Rock Junction, 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.

Weather

history

+17 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

6.2 M/S

Wind

+18 ^o C

Water temperature

3.2 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Flat Rock Junction • 4.1 km

Map of beach

Bar Bombie Bar

10 - Exceptional 2.8km

Cafe STANWELL PALMS General Cafe

9.8 - Exceptional 4.6km

Cafe Husk Organics

9.8 - Exceptional 4.6km

Cafe Uluwatu Blue

8.8 - Excellent 4.6km

Cafe LOAF Cafe, Stanwell Park

9 - Excellent 4.7km

Restaurant Stanny Temptations Cafe & Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 4.7km

Cafe Bostin Brew Co

6.8 - Good 4.8km

Restaurant Pantry @ Stanwell Park

6.6 - Good 4.9km

Restaurant Dining Hall

10 - Exceptional 5.3km

Park Leeder Park

2.6km

Park Coalcliff Beach Reserve

2.8km

Hiking Area Wodi Wodi Walking Track

3.9km

Park Baird Park

4.5km

Park Stanwell Park Dam

4.6km

National Park Goat track stanwell Tops

4.8km

Park Stanwell Park Beach Reserve

4.9km

Park The NEL

5km

Park Gulaj Reserve

5.3km

Playground Leeder Park Playground

2.6km

Playground Children Playground

4.9km

Playground Stanwell Park Playground

4.9km

Ice Cream Shop Stanwell Tops Ice cream van

5.8 - Pleasant 5.7km

Tourist Attraction Sea Cliff Bridge Lookout

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Grand Pacific Drive

5.6km

Landmark Stanwell Tops Lookout

5.7km

Tourist Attraction Bulli Lookout

5.8km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)

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

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Scarborough Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

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Nearest Beaches

710m 9 min walk

Wombarra Beach Wombarra Beach

7.4 Good

1.8km 23 min walk

Coledale Beach Coledale Beach

8.3 Very good

2.8km

Sharky Beach Sharky Beach

7.6 Very good

3.6km

Coalcliff Beach Coalcliff Beach

7.6 Very good

3.7km

Little Austinmer Beach Little Austinmer Beach

7.5 Very good

4.2km

Austinmer Beach Austinmer Beach

8.5 Excellent

5.6km

Stanwell Park Beach Stanwell Park Beach

7.9 Very good

6.7km

McCauley's Beach McCauley's Beach

8.2 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Flat Rock Junction • 4.1km

Transport

Airport

WOL • 35.5km

Bus Station

Wollongong Station Station St • 18.2km

Train Station

Austinmer Station • 4.5km

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

Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.5 Good

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Average Reviews rating

7.5 Good

Purly Boo

8 Very good

Small to medium sized waves. Beautiful beach just like how my nan used to take me to. Quiet and less crowded. Had more families in the day. Toilets and change rooms available close to the beach. Outdoor shower buttons need a strong push to be activated.

Rocky Bugge

8 Very good

Nice quiet beach! Was able to see dolphins aswell only 200-300metres out! Great spot

Shaf Mahar

10 Exceptional

Nice little beach with everything one need. Sun sand and cold water

Nizar A

10 Exceptional

Beautiful place. Will go again definitely

Sergio De La Barra

10 Exceptional

Nice beach , very calm and safe

Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Scarborough Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Scarborough Beach?

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

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

Surfing

Is the Scarborough Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

The waves in the Scarborough Beach are usually strong.

So the overall recommendation of the Scarborough Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Scarborough 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 and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Scarborough Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Scarborough 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

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Scarborough Beach.

There are 1 restaurants nearby.Bombie Bar is the closest place located 3700 meters from the beach.

How far is the Scarborough Beach from parking?

The Scarborough Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Scarborough Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Scarborough Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Sea Cliff Bridge Lookout located in 2.4 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Scarborough Beach is January. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in January, the average value is 23°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 16°C and water 17°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Scarborough 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.Scarborough 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.