bayside 4 Posted February 5 Metropolitan top 10 1. Cottesloe, Perth, Western Australia 2. Noosa Main Beach, Sunshine Coast, Queensland 3. Yarra Bay, Sydney, New South Wales 4. Port Noarlunga, Adelaide, South Australia 5. Freshwater, Sydney, New South Wales 6. Portsea, Mornington peninsula, Victoria 7. Bondi, Sydney, New South Wales 8. Balmoral, Sydney, New South Wales 9. Port Willunga beach, Fleurieu peninsula, South Australia 10. Bronte, Sydney, New South Wales https://soperth.com.au/perth-beaches-best-in-australia-25511 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
s713 789 Posted February 7 Not fussed on Cott, would never go there just to go the beach. There's not even much round there. Better to stick to local beaches. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toots 4,898 Posted February 8 36 minutes ago, s713 said: Not fussed on Cott, would never go there just to go the beach. There's not even much round there. Better to stick to local beaches. Yes but it's far better than Bondi as far as metropolitan beaches go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
s713 789 Posted February 8 Perth metro means Yanchep to Rockingham surely? In which case, there are loads of better beaches. Just sounds like a cliched list. We live NOR and I'm not keen on the sea here, very strong rips. Whereas, go to Rockingham and it's like a mill pond. That said, if I was going to drive to go to the beach, which we don't do often, it would be City Beach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toots 4,898 Posted February 8 2 minutes ago, s713 said: Perth metro means Yanchep to Rockingham surely? In which case, there are loads of better beaches. Just sounds like a cliched list. We live NOR and I'm not keen on the sea here, very strong rips. Whereas, go to Rockingham and it's like a mill pond. That said, if I was going to drive to go to the beach, which we don't do often, it would be City Beach. Oh I see what you mean. I was thinking it meant the beach closest to the city centre proper kind of thing. We used to go to Cottesloe a lot when we were first living in Perth then later when we lived at Mullaloo I loved the beach there. Now that I'm a lot older I enjoy our little beach here at Devonport. Today it is like a mill pond. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandgroper 697 Posted February 8 Cottesloe why? Waikiki/Warnbro beachs are much nicer! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rossmoyne 2,894 Posted February 8 There are many better beaches than those on the list. The Gold Coast doesn't even crack a mention and there are some amazing beaches there. 2 ......Just trying to be helpful so don't shoot me down if my personal views do not coincide with yours! :animal-dog: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rallyman 1,538 Posted February 11 On 08/02/2019 at 19:48, Rossmoyne said: There are many better beaches than those on the list. The Gold Coast doesn't even crack a mention and there are some amazing beaches there. Like wise around Newcastle and port Stephens 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phoenix16 543 Posted February 11 If you’re willing to travel then the Ningaloo reef is stunning, so many amazing beaches and on the way up there have a quick stop at Wedge Island, also stunning, particularly in the height of summer on a day with little wind, turquoise bliss with blindingly white sand, it’s a great day out with a picnic xxx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobj 8,183 Posted February 11 Cape Hillsborough, Qld. A whole lot better than the beaches named in the first post...And only 9 km from my place. Cheers, Bobj. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul1Perth 3,208 Posted February 12 11 hours ago, Bobj said: Cape Hillsborough, Qld. A whole lot better than the beaches named in the first post...And only 9 km from my place. Cheers, Bobj. As long as it's not full of crocs or deadly stingers and you can use it, it looks great Bob. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul1Perth 3,208 Posted February 12 On Friday, February 08, 2019 at 08:21, Toots said: Oh I see what you mean. I was thinking it meant the beach closest to the city centre proper kind of thing. We used to go to Cottesloe a lot when we were first living in Perth then later when we lived at Mullaloo I loved the beach there. Now that I'm a lot older I enjoy our little beach here at Devonport. Today it is like a mill pond. Mullaloo has to be one of the nicest and safest beaches around. Looked its best at the weekend. Early mornings are great just after the grader has been, like walking on fresh snow but a lot warmer 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobj 8,183 Posted February 12 1 hour ago, Paul1Perth said: As long as it's not full of crocs or deadly stingers and you can use it, it looks great Bob. No crocs that I have heard about, but how many sharks at Perth beaches? There are a few wallabies on the Cape Hillsborough Beach, so much so that a bloke charges tourists to see the wallabies feeding! Cheers, Bobj. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul1Perth 3,208 Posted February 12 8 minutes ago, Bobj said: No crocs that I have heard about, but how many sharks at Perth beaches? There are a few wallabies on the Cape Hillsborough Beach, so much so that a bloke charges tourists to see the wallabies feeding! Cheers, Bobj. I think the shark thing is over publicised Bob. Makes the news every time one is spotted in WA but WA is a big place. I'm in the ocean most days, there is a big group of retirees swim every day Summer and Winter. Never seen a shark and don't want to. There was one attack on our beach a few years ago. Friend of mine on his surf ski early morning. He came out of it OK but the shark wrecked his surf ski. He's back paddling the ski again now though. Still stand more chance of getting injured driving to the beach. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
s713 789 Posted February 13 A shark closed Mullaloo at Xmas. There are shark nets at Hillarys and Quinns now, personally I'd stick to those areas. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toots 4,898 Posted February 13 (edited) 10 minutes ago, s713 said: A shark closed Mullaloo at Xmas. There are shark nets at Hillarys and Quinns now, personally I'd stick to those areas. Nasty but apparently horses and cows kill more people here than sharks. I spend quite a bit of time with horses so I'd better watch out. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-27/sharks-snakes-crocodiles-horses-australias-most-dangerous/10534786 Edited February 13 by Toots 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul1Perth 3,208 Posted February 13 1 hour ago, s713 said: A shark closed Mullaloo at Xmas. There are shark nets at Hillarys and Quinns now, personally I'd stick to those areas. I was there. Everyone had to get out of the water fair enough. Makes you smile a bit though. Helo comes over, spots a shark, lets the patrol know, alarm activated, everyone out. No one allowed in the water for a couple of hours. Meantime helo buzzed off, IRB hasn't seen anything, everyone back in. The beach was packed that day, and has been numerous times over summer. How many attacks, zero. How often does the helo come over, not very often, he has a big coastline to cover. I believe sharks are there the whole time, they aren't going to bother anyone 99.9% of the time. I'll risk swimming where I usually do. Can't be bothered to keep going to Hillarys. Not swum in there yet as it happens. Did the watermans to wall swim last year that finishes at the shark net. Closest I've been to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
s713 789 Posted February 13 Great that you're not bothered, go for it. There were 32 Metro beach closures in December due to shark sightings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
s713 789 Posted Wednesday at 06:12 On 13/02/2019 at 09:48, s713 said: A shark closed Mullaloo at Xmas. There are shark nets at Hillarys and Quinns now, personally I'd stick to those areas. Quinns Beach was shut today as there was a shark INSIDE the shark net . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul1Perth 3,208 Posted Wednesday at 06:44 31 minutes ago, s713 said: Quinns Beach was shut today as there was a shark INSIDE the shark net . That's going to make people feel a lot safer then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites