Photo of Frenchmans Bay Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Frenchmans Bay Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Frenchmans Bay Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Frenchmans Bay Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

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Photo of Frenchmans Bay Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

8.3

Very good

Frenchmans Bay Beach

Maroubra, Australia

#114 out of 491 in New South Wales

8.3

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Secluded relax Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Snorkeling

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Located within the settlement

Boat Harbour • 6.3 km

Map of beach

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's Maroubra

7 - Good 4.7km

Thai Restaurant It's Time For Thai

8.6 - Excellent 6.8km

Japanese Restaurant RaRa Ramen Randwick

8 - Very good 6.9km

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's Kingsford

6.8 - Good 7km

Bar Coogee Bay Hotel

8 - Very good 7.3km

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's Coogee

7.2 - Good 7.4km

Mexican Restaurant Guzman y Gomez - UNSW

7.8 - Very good 7.5km

Restaurant Coogee Pavilion Ground Floor

8.4 - Very good 7.6km

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's Randwick

7.2 - Good 7.6km

Park Snape Park

5.3km

Park Latham Park

5.6km

Park Inglis Park

6.8km

Park Centennial Park Duck Pond

9.1km

Park Centennial Parklands

9.1km

Park Queens Park

9.2km

Park Bronte Park

9.5km

Playground The Ian Potter Children’s Wild Play Garden

9.6km

Supermarket Coles Maroubra Junction

4.8km

Grocery Store ALDI

4.8km

Grocery Store White Lotus Asian Food Market

6.5km

Supermarket IGA Local Grocer Kingsford

6.6km

Supermarket Woolworths Metro Coogee

7.3km

Supermarket Coles Randwick

7.5km

Grocery Store Harris Farm Markets Randwick

7.6km

Supermarket Woolworths Metro Randwick

7.7km

Supermarket Woolworths Metro Bronte

9.1km

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About

Frenchmans Bay Beach is located on the Tasman Sea and it is in the 10th place out of 17 beaches in the Sutherland Shire region The beach is located in an urban area. This beach is not a well-known place, so it is well suited for a relaxing leisure.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so it is highly recommended to wear special shoes. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season. There is a campsite located nearby.

Frenchmans Bay Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, 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, snorkeling.

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

7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Maroubra Beach, which has a rating of 8.6.

Frenchmans Bay Beach is located in Sutherland Shire within Boat Harbour, 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 +12 ^o C

Air temperature

3.4 M/S

Wind

+17 ^o C

Water temperature

1.1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Boat Harbour • 6.3 km

Map of beach

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's Maroubra

7 - Good 4.7km

Thai Restaurant It's Time For Thai

8.6 - Excellent 6.8km

Japanese Restaurant RaRa Ramen Randwick

8 - Very good 6.9km

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's Kingsford

6.8 - Good 7km

Bar Coogee Bay Hotel

8 - Very good 7.3km

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's Coogee

7.2 - Good 7.4km

Mexican Restaurant Guzman y Gomez - UNSW

7.8 - Very good 7.5km

Restaurant Coogee Pavilion Ground Floor

8.4 - Very good 7.6km

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's Randwick

7.2 - Good 7.6km

Park Snape Park

5.3km

Park Latham Park

5.6km

Park Inglis Park

6.8km

Park Centennial Park Duck Pond

9.1km

Park Centennial Parklands

9.1km

Park Queens Park

9.2km

Park Bronte Park

9.5km

Playground The Ian Potter Children’s Wild Play Garden

9.6km

Supermarket Coles Maroubra Junction

4.8km

Grocery Store ALDI

4.8km

Grocery Store White Lotus Asian Food Market

6.5km

Supermarket IGA Local Grocer Kingsford

6.6km

Supermarket Woolworths Metro Coogee

7.3km

Supermarket Coles Randwick

7.5km

Grocery Store Harris Farm Markets Randwick

7.6km

Supermarket Woolworths Metro Randwick

7.7km

Supermarket Woolworths Metro Bronte

9.1km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.3 (Very good)

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

When it comes to what to do in Frenchmans Bay Beach, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.

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8.3 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Boat Harbour • 6.3km

Transport

Airport

SYD • 6.5km

Bus Station

Chatswood Station • 21.4km

Train Station

Mascot • 7.9km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

8.3 Very good

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8.3 Very good

SpeedCrafthero21

8 Very good

It's great for family and friends!!

Sandra Auro

10 Exceptional

Lovely water and lovely people

John McLoughlin

10 Exceptional

Great quite beach

Karl Farmer

10 Exceptional

Lovely place

Aditya Saxena

10 Exceptional

Nice

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Frenchmans Bay Beach?

The coastline of Frenchmans Bay 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 Frenchmans Bay Beach?

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

The Frenchmans Bay Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Snorkeling

Is the Frenchmans Bay Beach good for swimming?

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

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

There are a lot of boats in the bay.

Is the Frenchmans Bay 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

Is the Frenchmans Bay Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Frenchmans Bay Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. It's not on the main paths, so this place is somewhat hidden. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Frenchmans Bay Beach?

Frenchmans Bay Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Campers

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

The bar is located right on the Frenchmans Bay Beach.

How far is the Frenchmans Bay Beach from parking?

The Frenchmans Bay Beach has no parking spot.

What is the best time of the year to visit Frenchmans Bay Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Frenchmans Bay 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?

Frenchmans Bay Beach (Sutherland Shire 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.Frenchmans Bay Beach (Sutherland Shire 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.