Snorkelling Clovelly Beach, Sydney

There’s no surf, but Clovelly is great for swimming and getting into the water with a mask and fins. And don’t forget Sunday afternoon beers in the Clovelly Hotel…

Best beaches in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs

In yesterday’s blog entry about the best beaches in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, I didn’t get round to mentioning Clovelly Beach, which is between Bronte and Coogee. To get there from the city centre, it’s a simple case of catching the 339 bus.

Free entertainment in Australia

Clovelly’s not a beach I’ve spent much time at. This is largely because I like my waves and attempting to bodysurf – if there’s a better form of free entertainment in Australia, then I’m yet to find it.

Beers at the Clovelly Hotel

However, Clovelly Beach does have its attractions. First and foremost is the Clovelly Hotel up the road – a perfect place for a few beers after a swim. It’s a really good pub – with a large beer garden – for a Saturday or Sunday afternoon.

Snorkelling and Swimming at Clovelly Beach, Sydney

However, for snorkellers, Clovelly is the place to head for. Protected from the surf by a large inlet, the water is calm, and all manner of creatures thrive beneath it. Those wanting a swim without getting bashed about in the waves are in luck, while there are all manner of creatures beneath the surface. It makes for fascinating viewing for anyone with a mask and fins