Photo of Flint And Steel Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Flint And Steel Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Flint And Steel Beach with straight shore

Photo of Flint And Steel Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

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Photo of Flint And Steel Beach located in natural area

7.2

Good

Flint And Steel Beach

Great Mackerel Beach, Australia

#445 out of 491 in New South Wales

7.2

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Bright sand Sand bottom Kite or windsurfing

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Located outside the settlement

Brooklyn • 6.3 km

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Cafe Flying Fox Cafe Mona Vale

7.2 - Good 9.8km

National Park Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

7.4km

Park Winnererremy Bay

9.9km

Tourist Attraction Barrenjoey Lighthouse

3.8km

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About

Flint And Steel Beach is located on the Tasman Sea and it is in the 7th place out of 10 beaches in the Hornsby Shire region The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a straight coastline 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, hikers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season. There is a campsite located nearby.

Flint And Steel 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. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.

To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail about 500m long.

13 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Pearl Beach, which has a rating of 8.4.

Flint And Steel Beach (Hornsby Shire) is located outside the Brooklyn settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

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 outside the settlement

Brooklyn • 6.3 km

Map of beach

Cafe Flying Fox Cafe Mona Vale

7.2 - Good 9.8km

National Park Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

7.4km

Park Winnererremy Bay

9.9km

Tourist Attraction Barrenjoey Lighthouse

3.8km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

What to do in Flint And Steel Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Flint And Steel Beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

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Localities

Nearest

Brooklyn • 6.3km

Transport

Airport

LBH • 4km

Bus Station

Gosford Station, Stand N • 17.4km

Train Station

Narara Station • 20.6km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Flint And Steel Beach?

The coastline of Flint And Steel 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 Flint And Steel Beach?

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

The Flint And Steel Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing

Is the Flint And Steel 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.

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

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Flint And Steel 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 Flint And Steel Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Flint And Steel Beach is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. 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 Flint And Steel Beach?

Flint And Steel Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Campers
Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Flint And Steel Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Flint And Steel Beach.

How far is the Flint And Steel Beach from parking?

The Flint And Steel Beach has no parking spot and you have to overcome a long descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Flint And Steel Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Flint And Steel Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Barrenjoey Lighthouse located in 4.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Flint And Steel Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Flint And Steel 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?

Flint And Steel Beach (The Council of the Shire of Hornsby) 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.Flint And Steel Beach (The Council of the Shire of Hornsby) 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.