Bronte Beach has to be the most family-friendly of the Eastern Suburbs ocean beaches. Don’t you think?
We’ve splashed in the waves, swum in the Bogey Hole, and done laps in the rock pool. My three boys have all loved that little train that chugs around the tracks at weekends. Great playground too!
Bronte Beach
Bronte Road Bronte 2024
Bronte is toddler and preschooler heaven and therefore can get busy but there is plenty of space for everyone to enjoy the manifold pleasures here.
Working landwards from the blue sea there is the large golden sand beach between scenic rocky headlands, the big natural rock pool known as the Bogey Hole at the southern end of the beach, the beautiful ocean rock pool known as Bronte Baths with its nice shallow end.
The lovely wide promenade is great for strolls with prams, and the reserve beyond has wide swathes of grass, plenty of room to run and play cricket. The reserve has lots of shade, picnic tables and barbecues.
A model train gives rides to the kids and their enthusiastic parents on weekends and school holidays. Plus there are great paths for bikes and trikes.
To top it all is a wonderful playground at the rear of the reserve. Blimey!
Bronte has the lot and is a must-see for visitors and a must-visit-regularly for all youthful and zestful Sydneysiders.
Cafes: Big kiosk by the surf-lifesaving club opens 8am–8pm in summer and on fine winter days, and a strip of cafes on Bronte Road with lots of tables and chairs on the pavement
Toilets: Toilets, shower and change block by the surf club and at the rockpool
Shade: Only tiny patches from the cliffs at the southern end of the beach but plenty on the reserve
Playground: Yes, a wonderful playground
Ocean pool: Yes
Shark net: No
Mum’s report: A fantastic spot, so don’t delay! Pack up the kids, towels, bucket and spade, the sunscreen and a few hats and head down to Bronte immediately. It’s one of the best places in Sydney for young children. That’s why is gets SO BUSY at the weekends though, it can be very hard to find a parking space, prepare to walk if necessary.
Parking: Street parking on Bronte Road and Calgan Place and surrounding streets
Bus stop nearby: Yes
Here’s to family fun and sun-soaked days at the pool, the beach, the Bogey Hole and the playground at Bronte!
Actually, here’s to family trips to Bronte in all seasons of the year.
Whoever has had a picnic at Bronte will never forget the experience.