Matt & Megan
Nude Beach Map. Visited 2024
Little Congwong Beach might be the most underrated nude beach in Sydney! Unlike the well-known Cobblers Beach or Lady Bay Beach, you won’t find Little Congwong in the world-famous Sydney Harbour; you need to head a little further south past Sydney Airport. However, it is worth the journey and much closer to the airport if you’re looking for a quick beach stop between flights (seriously, why not?).
We were a little put off by the ‘no nudity’ sign at the main Congwong Beach entrance and weren’t quite sure if there would be any naked people here, given it was a weekday and not that hot. But our fears were allayed after the short 10-minute walk when we spotted around a dozen people tanning in the buff. Reviews online vary, with some saying it is an amazing nude beach and others telling tourists not to come here because no one is nude. So be advised that officially it isn’t a nude beach, but in our experience, it definitely is (unofficially official, of course). Apparently, the city council doesn’t mind the nudity at the beach as long as everyone behaves—which is standard nude beach etiquette anyway!
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The crowd at Little Congwong was almost entirely single males, but the vibe was relaxed and welcoming. We know from chatting with other regulars that the beach crowd can vary from day to day and isn’t an (almost) male-exclusive nude beach like Sydney’s Obelisk Beach. There were people of varying ages here, and despite the cove being small, it felt like there was enough room for everyone. Regulars seemed to find spots to tan on the rocks at the far end of the beach; we even watched someone take a shortcut and swim with their bag on their head. Brave! The water is stunning here, and the white sand is soft and fluffy—it doesn’t get much better than this in Sydney.
While Little Congwong Beach is surrounded by bushland and La Perouse National Park, the outlook to Botany Bay is peaceful, but the quiet is interrupted by planes taking off from the busy Sydney Airport. We didn’t mind watching the giant Airbus A380s and Boeing 787s take off, but if you’re not a plane nerd, you might not appreciate it! The beach is near the main Cape Banks coastal walk, so on weekends, you’ll likely share part of the trail with bushwalkers who are doing the coastal loop. For part of the trail, you need to cross a very small creek in the sand—nothing major, but definitely worth taking your shoes off for this part. The trail is along mostly level ground/sand and takes around 10 mins, definitely one of the easier hikes to a nude beach in Sydney!
Overall, Little Congwong Beach is recommended and worth the trek. It might not be your ideal spot for a first-time nude beach experience, given the fact it is not an official nude beach, but the location and vibe are definitely welcoming. Unfortunately, there isn’t much accommodation down this part of Sydney if you’re visiting, but as a day trip, it is recommended. Especially if you’ve already visited our favorite Sydney beach—Cobblers. Little Congwong beach offers a unique experience with a local flavor. Bring food and drinks because there is nothing nearby.
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