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Photo of Chowder Bay Beach with turquoise pure water surface

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8.3

Very good

Chowder Bay Beach

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

The bar is located right on the Chowder Bay Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ripples Chowder Bay is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

Sydney, Australia

#114 out of 491 in New South Wales

8.3

Very good

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

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Located within the settlement

North Sydney • 4.2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Ripples Chowder Bay

8.6 - Excellent 120m

French Restaurant L'Héritage

9.2 - Excellent 120m

Cafe Frenchy's Cafe

8.6 - Excellent 670m

Cafe The Boathouse Balmoral

8 - Very good 1.2km

Restaurant Burnt Orange

8.2 - Very good 1.2km

Restaurant Bathers' Pavilion

8.6 - Excellent 1.8km

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's

7 - Good 2.3km

Cafe Celsius Coffee & Dining

8.4 - Very good 2.5km

Meal Takeaway Doyles on the Wharf Take Away

6.2 - Pleasant 2.6km

Park Clifton Gardens Reserve

170m

Zoo Taronga Zoo Sydney

510m

Park Cremorne Reserve

1.5km

Park Hermitage Foreshore track

1.9km

Park Nielsen Park

2km

Park Parsley Bay Reserve

2.6km

Park Robertson Park

2.7km

Park Mary Booth Lookout Reserve

2.9km

Park Milson Park

2.9km

Playground Clifton Gardens Playground

100m

Athletic Field Georges Heights Oval

440m

Playground Little Manly Point Park

4.5km

Playground The Ian Potter Children’s Wild Play Garden

6.1km

Dog Park Flora and Ritchie Roberts Reserve

8.8km

Grocery Store Harris Farm Markets Mosman

2km

Grocery Store ALDI

2.1km

Supermarket Woolworths Neutral Bay Village

2.4km

Supermarket Woolworths Neutral Bay

2.6km

Supermarket Coles Neutral Bay

3km

Market Kirribilli Markets

3.2km

Bakery The Grumpy Baker

8 - Very good 3.3km

Supermarket Coles North Sydney

3.5km

Grocery Store ALDI

3.5km

Wedding Venue Gunners Barracks

9.4 - Excellent 440m

Tourist Attraction South Head

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Hornby Lighthouse

2.5km

Museum Vaucluse House

2.6km

Tourist Attraction BridgeClimb Sydney

3.9km

Museum Museum of Contemporary Art Australia

3.9km

Museum Museum of Sydney

3.9km

Tourist Attraction Spit to Manly Walk

4.2km

Church St Mary's Cathedral

4.4km

Movie Theater Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace

2.2km

Performing Arts Theater Sydney Opera House

3.2km

Amusement Park Luna Park Sydney

3.4km

Art Gallery Art Gallery of New South Wales

3.9km

Aquarium SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

5km

Cultural Center Chatswood Concourse

7.8km

Historical Landmark Green Point Reserve

2.1km

Historical Landmark Mrs Macquarie's Chair

2.9km

Historical Landmark Manly Wormhole

6.7km

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About

Chowder Bay Beach is located on the Tasman Sea and it is in the 4th place out of 8 beaches in the North Sydney region The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views.

It is a spacious 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. There is a campsite located nearby.

Chowder Bay Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling, sea kayaking.

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

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

Chowder Bay Beach is located in North Sydney within North 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

+16 ^o C +11 ^o C

Air temperature

4.2 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

North Sydney • 4.2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Ripples Chowder Bay

8.6 - Excellent 120m

French Restaurant L'Héritage

9.2 - Excellent 120m

Cafe Frenchy's Cafe

8.6 - Excellent 670m

Cafe The Boathouse Balmoral

8 - Very good 1.2km

Restaurant Burnt Orange

8.2 - Very good 1.2km

Restaurant Bathers' Pavilion

8.6 - Excellent 1.8km

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's

7 - Good 2.3km

Cafe Celsius Coffee & Dining

8.4 - Very good 2.5km

Meal Takeaway Doyles on the Wharf Take Away

6.2 - Pleasant 2.6km

Park Clifton Gardens Reserve

170m

Zoo Taronga Zoo Sydney

510m

Park Cremorne Reserve

1.5km

Park Hermitage Foreshore track

1.9km

Park Nielsen Park

2km

Park Parsley Bay Reserve

2.6km

Park Robertson Park

2.7km

Park Mary Booth Lookout Reserve

2.9km

Park Milson Park

2.9km

Playground Clifton Gardens Playground

100m

Athletic Field Georges Heights Oval

440m

Playground Little Manly Point Park

4.5km

Playground The Ian Potter Children’s Wild Play Garden

6.1km

Dog Park Flora and Ritchie Roberts Reserve

8.8km

Grocery Store Harris Farm Markets Mosman

2km

Grocery Store ALDI

2.1km

Supermarket Woolworths Neutral Bay Village

2.4km

Supermarket Woolworths Neutral Bay

2.6km

Supermarket Coles Neutral Bay

3km

Market Kirribilli Markets

3.2km

Bakery The Grumpy Baker

8 - Very good 3.3km

Supermarket Coles North Sydney

3.5km

Grocery Store ALDI

3.5km

Wedding Venue Gunners Barracks

9.4 - Excellent 440m

Tourist Attraction South Head

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Hornby Lighthouse

2.5km

Museum Vaucluse House

2.6km

Tourist Attraction BridgeClimb Sydney

3.9km

Museum Museum of Contemporary Art Australia

3.9km

Museum Museum of Sydney

3.9km

Tourist Attraction Spit to Manly Walk

4.2km

Church St Mary's Cathedral

4.4km

Movie Theater Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace

2.2km

Performing Arts Theater Sydney Opera House

3.2km

Amusement Park Luna Park Sydney

3.4km

Art Gallery Art Gallery of New South Wales

3.9km

Aquarium SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

5km

Cultural Center Chatswood Concourse

7.8km

Historical Landmark Green Point Reserve

2.1km

Historical Landmark Mrs Macquarie's Chair

2.9km

Historical Landmark Manly Wormhole

6.7km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)

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

When it comes to what to do in Chowder 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.

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Chowder Bay Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Chowder Bay Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Localities

Nearest

North Sydney • 4.2km

Transport

Airport

RSE • 3.8km

Bus Station

Chatswood Station • 8.2km

Train Station

North Sydney • 4.3km

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Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Chowder 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 Chowder Bay Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Chowder 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 Chowder Bay Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Snorkeling

Is the Chowder Bay 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.

Chowder Bay Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are a lot of boats in the bay.

Is the Chowder 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 and the entrance to the water is sharp.

Is the Chowder Bay Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Chowder Bay 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 Chowder Bay Beach?

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

Campers

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

The bar is located right on the Chowder Bay Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ripples Chowder Bay is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

How far is the Chowder Bay Beach from parking?

The Chowder Bay Beach has no parking spot.

Are there any attractions nearby Chowder Bay Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Chowder Bay Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are South Head located in 2.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Chowder 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?

Chowder Bay Beach (North Sydney 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.Chowder Bay Beach (North Sydney 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.