Australians discover secret Castle Rock Beach within Sydney CBD
If you already know about it, you probably don’t want others to find out about it — but the secrets out.
If you already know about it, you probably don’t want others to find out — but the secret’s out.
Aussies have discovered a “stunning” beach with crystal clear waters just 15km from Sydney’s CBD.
Just one search for ‘Castle Rock Beach’ on social media and your feed will be inundated with picturesque photos and footage showing off the little-known swimming gem hidden among the cliffs along the Spit to Manly track in Clontarf.
“I am going to show you where I have been for the most incredible drip in a secluded beach in Sydney,” Aussie content creator and nutritionist Laura Saunders said in a TikTok while showing the “paradise” spot.
Some have even likened it to the Caribbean describing it as a “little slice of paradise”.
Despite its location along one of the city’s most popular walking trails, few know about the stunning beach, but those who do are now bitter “everyone knows about it”.
“Bro just telling the whole world now,” one person joked on a TikTok of the beach.
“No longer a hidden gem thanks tiktok,” said another, while a third griped: “Well there goes the hidden gem”.
Swimmers can venture through the lush jungle-like bush down a steep set of worn stone steps to find the secluded spot which is regarded as one of Sydney’s smallest sandy beaches.
Visitors can also enjoy the view across to Balmoral in Mosman.
The beach is also a popular place for boats to dock but visitors have been warned to take care as there are no lifeguards. You also won’t find any shops, so best to go prepared.
However, those who continue to rave about it say there’s an ice cream truck that often visits.
“Absolutely stunning location, with beautiful views. Clear water and visits from the ice-cream boat are awesome,” one woman wrote online.
Castle Rock Beach can be found at the end of Oglivy Road where there is a track down to the to the intersection of the Spit to Manly walkway.
Explorers say the ‘intimate’ beach can get a little bit crowded on sunny weekends but have been raving about the little-known find.