Sandon Point - the world's best beach
May 12th 2008 00:45
What incredible luck - the world's best beach is right here in the Illawarra. If you're a surfer, you'd know that Sandon Point, 10 kilometres north of Wollongong, is a draw card for surfers from across the globe. Some Germans we met recently came to Australia just to surf at Sandon Point.
I'm not a surfer, but even I can see the waves off the point certainly are top class. But, it's not the surfing that draws me, it's the safe, protected, patrolled beach on the southern side of the point. There's a big sand bar, perfect for kids because it's shallow. Even better, it has ideal waves for body surfing. Many summer days I've spent riding the waves all the way in to the shore.
Sandon Point Surf Club is hidden underneath the cliff, so if can't be seen by tourists. In summer, when the Sydney crowds overwhelm Thirroul and Austinmer, Sandon Point is gloriously empty of all but locals.
I'm sure you're already convinced but there is one more thing. As you stand on the headland looking down to the beach, the sun lights up the clear water and reflects off the white sand to create a picture as stunning as any tropical Queensland Island. And with no expensive transfers required, you can swim here for nothing.
I'm not a surfer, but even I can see the waves off the point certainly are top class. But, it's not the surfing that draws me, it's the safe, protected, patrolled beach on the southern side of the point. There's a big sand bar, perfect for kids because it's shallow. Even better, it has ideal waves for body surfing. Many summer days I've spent riding the waves all the way in to the shore.
Sandon Point Surf Club is hidden underneath the cliff, so if can't be seen by tourists. In summer, when the Sydney crowds overwhelm Thirroul and Austinmer, Sandon Point is gloriously empty of all but locals.
I'm sure you're already convinced but there is one more thing. As you stand on the headland looking down to the beach, the sun lights up the clear water and reflects off the white sand to create a picture as stunning as any tropical Queensland Island. And with no expensive transfers required, you can swim here for nothing.
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