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Photo of Hermit Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

7.2

Good

Hermit Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Hermit Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Hermit Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Botanica Vaucluse is the closest place located 1000 meters from the beach.

Sydney, Australia

#445 out of 491 in New South Wales

7.2

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Picturesque Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Snorkeling

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Located within the settlement

Sydney • 5.8 km

Map of beach

Japanese Restaurant Washoku Vaucluse

8.8 - Excellent 880m

Japanese Restaurant Sushi Dining Den Vaucluse

8.4 - Very good 920m

Restaurant The Botanica Vaucluse

8.2 - Very good 1km

Coffee Shop Collins Lane Cafe

9 - Excellent 1.2km

Bar Hotel Rose Bay

8.4 - Very good 1.2km

Restaurant Chargrill Charlie's Rose Bay

7.2 - Good 1.3km

Meal Takeaway Doyles on the Wharf Take Away

6.2 - Pleasant 2km

Cafe Bay Cafe Watsons Bay

8.8 - Excellent 2.1km

Seafood Restaurant Doyles on the Beach Restaurant

8.2 - Very good 2.1km

National Park Hermitage Foreshore Reserve

550m

Park Nielsen Park

680m

Park Hermitage Foreshore track

900m

Park Parsley Bay Reserve

1.1km

Park Diamond Bay Reserve

1.2km

Park Christison Park

1.4km

Park Dudley Page Reserve

1.6km

Park Waverley Cliff Walk - Dover Heights

1.7km

Park Gap Park

2km

Playground Clifton Gardens Playground

2.7km

Athletic Field Georges Heights Oval

3km

Playground The Ian Potter Children’s Wild Play Garden

5.1km

Playground Little Manly Point Park

5.8km

Supermarket Coles Rose Bay

1.1km

Bakery The Grumpy Baker

8 - Very good 1.3km

Bakery Sonoma Bakery Rose Bay

8.2 - Very good 1.3km

Supermarket Woolworths Metro Rose Bay

1.3km

Supermarket Woolworths Metro Bondi Beach

3.4km

Grocery Store Harris Farm Markets Bondi Beach

3.4km

Supermarket Woolworths Bondi Road

3.9km

Supermarket Woolworths Bondi Junction

4km

Supermarket Coles Bondi Westfield

4.1km

Museum Vaucluse House

570m

Wedding Venue Gunners Barracks

9.4 - Excellent 2.6km

Tourist Attraction South Head

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Hornby Lighthouse

3km

Tourist Attraction Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk

4.2km

Tourist Attraction North Head Sanctuary

5.2km

Church St Mary's Cathedral

5.3km

Museum Museum of Sydney

5.3km

Museum Museum of Contemporary Art Australia

5.5km

Art Gallery Art Gallery of New South Wales

4.9km

Performing Arts Theater Sydney Opera House

5km

Movie Theater Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace

5km

Amusement Park Luna Park Sydney

5.6km

Aquarium SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

6.3km

Historical Landmark Green Point Reserve

2.1km

Historical Landmark Mrs Macquarie's Chair

4.3km

Historical Landmark Manly Wormhole

8.3km

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About

Hermit Beach is located on the Tasman Sea and it is in the 11th place out of 12 beaches in the Sydney region 5.8 km away from its center, the city of Sydney. It is one of the beaches of Sydney settlement, just 5.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views.

It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so it is 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 partially crowded during the high season. Please note that the area nearby is possible for wild camping.

Hermit Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

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.

25 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Bondi Beach, which has a rating of 8.9.

Hermit Beach is located in Sydney within Sydney, 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

Sydney • 5.8 km

Map of beach

Japanese Restaurant Washoku Vaucluse

8.8 - Excellent 880m

Japanese Restaurant Sushi Dining Den Vaucluse

8.4 - Very good 920m

Restaurant The Botanica Vaucluse

8.2 - Very good 1km

Coffee Shop Collins Lane Cafe

9 - Excellent 1.2km

Bar Hotel Rose Bay

8.4 - Very good 1.2km

Restaurant Chargrill Charlie's Rose Bay

7.2 - Good 1.3km

Meal Takeaway Doyles on the Wharf Take Away

6.2 - Pleasant 2km

Cafe Bay Cafe Watsons Bay

8.8 - Excellent 2.1km

Seafood Restaurant Doyles on the Beach Restaurant

8.2 - Very good 2.1km

National Park Hermitage Foreshore Reserve

550m

Park Nielsen Park

680m

Park Hermitage Foreshore track

900m

Park Parsley Bay Reserve

1.1km

Park Diamond Bay Reserve

1.2km

Park Christison Park

1.4km

Park Dudley Page Reserve

1.6km

Park Waverley Cliff Walk - Dover Heights

1.7km

Park Gap Park

2km

Playground Clifton Gardens Playground

2.7km

Athletic Field Georges Heights Oval

3km

Playground The Ian Potter Children’s Wild Play Garden

5.1km

Playground Little Manly Point Park

5.8km

Supermarket Coles Rose Bay

1.1km

Bakery The Grumpy Baker

8 - Very good 1.3km

Bakery Sonoma Bakery Rose Bay

8.2 - Very good 1.3km

Supermarket Woolworths Metro Rose Bay

1.3km

Supermarket Woolworths Metro Bondi Beach

3.4km

Grocery Store Harris Farm Markets Bondi Beach

3.4km

Supermarket Woolworths Bondi Road

3.9km

Supermarket Woolworths Bondi Junction

4km

Supermarket Coles Bondi Westfield

4.1km

Museum Vaucluse House

570m

Wedding Venue Gunners Barracks

9.4 - Excellent 2.6km

Tourist Attraction South Head

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Hornby Lighthouse

3km

Tourist Attraction Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk

4.2km

Tourist Attraction North Head Sanctuary

5.2km

Church St Mary's Cathedral

5.3km

Museum Museum of Sydney

5.3km

Museum Museum of Contemporary Art Australia

5.5km

Art Gallery Art Gallery of New South Wales

4.9km

Performing Arts Theater Sydney Opera House

5km

Movie Theater Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace

5km

Amusement Park Luna Park Sydney

5.6km

Aquarium SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

6.3km

Historical Landmark Green Point Reserve

2.1km

Historical Landmark Mrs Macquarie's Chair

4.3km

Historical Landmark Manly Wormhole

8.3km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

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

When it comes to what to do in Hermit 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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Localities

Nearest

Sydney • 5.8km

Main locality of province

Sydney • 5.8km

Transport

Airport

RSE • 1.4km

Bus Station

Chatswood Station • 10.7km

Train Station

Bondi Junction • 4.1km

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Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Hermit 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 Hermit Beach?

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

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

Snorkeling

Is the Hermit Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

Hermit 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 Hermit Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is sharp.

Is the Hermit Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Hermit 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:

Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature

What are the key audiences of Hermit Beach?

Hermit 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 Hermit Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Hermit Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Botanica Vaucluse is the closest place located 1000 meters from the beach.

How far is the Hermit Beach from parking?

The Hermit Beach has no parking spot.

Are there any attractions nearby Hermit Beach?

There are 3 attractions near Hermit Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are South Head located in 2.9 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Hermit 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?

Hermit Beach (Council of the City of Sydney) 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.Hermit Beach (Council of the City of Sydney) 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.