Tamarama Beach
Tamarama Beach
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noob1985
302 contributions
Feb 2020
I like dogs, a lot. I just do not like dog poop on the beach sand. Despite it being a dog-free beach, the life guards and the rangers do not care enough to do anything about it (there was a dog resting under the life guard tower). I counted 7-8 dogs at any given time for a period of 5 hours. They were peeing and pooping around the areas were small children were playing in the sand. Nice!
Written 9 February 2020
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raj b
Bharuch, India160 contributions
Dec 2019
Great if you want to bodysurf and are a sttrong confident swimmer, dangerous if not. Absolutely some of Sydney's best surf if you are in the first category. For the rest there is people watching, Sydney's beautiful people come here to meet.
Written 26 February 2020
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S4nnyBunny
Melbourne2,035 contributions
Apr 2021 • Solo
Along the Bondi to Coogee trail, I believe this is the best beach in my opinion. It’s the most well rounded, has a bit of everything beach; not so crowded, nice clean sand, outstanding views, nice little green park behind the beach, bbq facilities on offer, public toilets, little public gym area and of course that beautiful blue water. Personally I prefer this than the crowded and touristy Bondi Beach, but just depends on your own tastes.
Written 24 April 2021
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Eyekaytoo
Leverkusen, Germany3,191 contributions
Nov 2022
I spent a little time here on my Sunday walk from Bondi Beach to Coogee recently. They had forecast rain, but it held off thankfully. Nonetheless there were a few brave souls playing volleyball on the beach and a few other wet suit clad youngsters surfing under the watchful eye of the Lifeguards. I appreciated the cafe there to grab an espresso smoothie, the restrooms and the water fountains.
Written 21 November 2022
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia51,701 contributions
Nov 2019
Tamarama is a lovely beach, almost secluded. The water is beautiful and the views are just wonderful. You can have a nice swim and you can also have your cup of coffee. We have done the Bondi to Bronte Walk and back and enjoyed the amazing, panoramic views. The rocks are great and the feeling is indescribable whilst up at the top. Tamarama beach is also a space exhibiting the Sculptures By The Sea. Highly recommended.
Written 12 November 2019
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Joel
Vancouver, Canada22 contributions
If you're early, you may be able to find a parking spot on the road beside the beach. But the beautiful views along the lengthy walk from Bondi via the cliff trail is reason enough to park at Bondi and walk to Tamarama. I live in Vancouver now but I used to take my family to Tamarama mainly because it is narrow, has a good playground and park and the beach has a high north rock cliff with overhangs, giving cool shelter to my two little kids from the burning sun. After seeing almost all the major beaches in Sydney, this is where I always return to.
Written 10 April 2006
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Runaustralia
68 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
This place sells Mango Smoothies for $9.50 but they are actually milkshakes ( ice cream ) and do not expect anything healthy in it.
They do not mention this and only admitted when asked saying this is how it’s done all over Aus!( yeah right) The owner is making a fortune hear and is very arrogant.Captive market at its best.Avoid!
They do not mention this and only admitted when asked saying this is how it’s done all over Aus!( yeah right) The owner is making a fortune hear and is very arrogant.Captive market at its best.Avoid!
Written 29 December 2018
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Eyes of Jane
Lisbon, Portugal48 contributions
Mar 2020
This was the first beach we went to when we arrived in Sydney, and it was so nice! The only thing is that it is quite small and busy, so we didn't find an amazing spot to lay down. Also, the sand has some wooden things (like small sticks) that might hurt your feet if you're not careful.
Written 17 March 2020
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八千代 西
120 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
We walked from Bondi Beach to Tamara Beach. It made us relaxed and amazed with the scenery. We saw a dog playing with the waves. It was a lot of fun to see.
Written 10 February 2020
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Kikka1931
Italy289 contributions
Oct 2019
We came here in two occasions.
The first one was during our Bondi to Coogee coastal walk - which I would recommend by the way - the second one to just chillax and also have a better look at the some of the sculptures of Sculpture by the Sea exhibition.
I am aware that it is also called 'glamarama' but to be completely honest, maybe because it was week-end, we just saw a nice melting pot of locals (family, friends) and tourists enjoying the breeze, chatting, swimming, surfing. It was not jam-packed and as busy as Bondi beach.
I think the best thing to do would be to start early in the morning the Bondi to Coogee walk (starting from Coogee) and then stopping by at this beach to rest for a while, then keep going. By doing that you can easily spend the whole morning having a nice and relaxing stroll.
The first one was during our Bondi to Coogee coastal walk - which I would recommend by the way - the second one to just chillax and also have a better look at the some of the sculptures of Sculpture by the Sea exhibition.
I am aware that it is also called 'glamarama' but to be completely honest, maybe because it was week-end, we just saw a nice melting pot of locals (family, friends) and tourists enjoying the breeze, chatting, swimming, surfing. It was not jam-packed and as busy as Bondi beach.
I think the best thing to do would be to start early in the morning the Bondi to Coogee walk (starting from Coogee) and then stopping by at this beach to rest for a while, then keep going. By doing that you can easily spend the whole morning having a nice and relaxing stroll.
Written 22 December 2019
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Is there anything we need for the grill if we want to have a bbq or do you just put money in and it heats up?
Written 1 February 2019
I think it was 20 cent coins now it vould be 1 doller coins and it heats up.
Written 1 February 2019
Yes, it's free on some marked stretch of road, all hours.
Written 19 October 2018
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