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Clovelly Beach: A Family Favourite with a Story to Tell

January 2, 2026

Clovelly Beach is one of those special places that truly feels made for families. With its shallow shoreline, calm and protected waters, ocean pool and relaxed village feel, it’s a favourite for mums pushing prams, toddlers learning to splash and kids gaining confidence in the water. Unlike many Sydney beaches, Clovelly has no big waves, making it especially reassuring for parents with little ones. A Beach Loved Long Before Prams and Picnics Long before playgrounds and picnic rugs, the Clovelly area was used by Indigenous Australians for fishing and gathering food along the rocky shoreline. The naturally sheltered bay and…

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Family, Health & Wellbeing

Swim safely at favourite Sydney spot this winter

May 22, 2024

As winter sun shines in Sydney’s skies after weeks of rainfall, beach-lovers can swim safely at one more beach in the Randwick area, with the local Council announcing new off-season patrols at Clovelly Beach. Randwick City Council professional Lifeguards will now patrol Clovelly Beach as well as Coogee and Maroubra beaches seven days a week, between sunrise and sunset. Randwick Mayor Philipa Veitch said the decision to patrol Clovelly Beach year-round was made following a 2023 review of public visits to Council’s beaches, which found increasing numbers of swimmers using the beach in the off-season. “Residents and visitors alike love…

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