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Photo of Wattamolla Beach with turquoise pure water surface

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8.6

Excellent

Wattamolla Beach

Maianbar, Australia

#20 out of 491 in New South Wales

8.6

Excellent

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Beach activities rent Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Little Garie • 6.6 km

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Park Wattamolla Falls

190m

National Park Royal National Park

5.2km

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About

Wattamolla Beach is located on the Tasman Sea and it is in the 1th place out of 28 beaches in the Wollongong City region The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so it is highly recommended to wear 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 very crowded place during the season. Please note that the area nearby is possible for wild camping.

Wattamolla Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. 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.

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

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Little Marley Beach, which has a rating of 8.2.

Wattamolla Beach is located in Wollongong City within Little Garie, 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 +11 ^o C

Air temperature

4.1 M/S

Wind

+17 ^o C

Water temperature

2.1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Little Garie • 6.6 km

Map of beach

Park Wattamolla Falls

190m

National Park Royal National Park

5.2km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.1 (Very good)

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Localities

Nearest

Little Garie • 6.6km

Transport

Airport

SYD • 22km

Bus Station

Chatswood Station • 38.3km

Train Station

Cronulla Station • 9.6km

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Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Wattamolla 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 Wattamolla Beach?

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

Is the Wattamolla Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

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

Is the Wattamolla 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 sharp.

Is the Wattamolla Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Wattamolla Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach.

What are the key audiences of Wattamolla Beach?

Wattamolla 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 Wattamolla Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Wattamolla Beach.

How far is the Wattamolla Beach from parking?

The Wattamolla Beach has no parking spot.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Wattamolla 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?

Wattamolla 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.Wattamolla 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.