Reef Beach
Reef Beach is a beach in Balgowlah Heights. We don't yet have enough signals to confirm whether dogs are allowed.
At a glance
Before you go
- ℹ️Dog access hasn't been confirmed yet — best to check before visiting.
- 💧No confirmed drinking water — bring your own to be safe.
- 🌳No shade confirmed — take it easy on warmer days.
- 🗑Poo bags not confirmed — best to bring your own.
What people say
The best swimming spot I have found in Manly so far! The water was crystal clear, the beach was not crowded and I had a fantastic time here! Would highly recommend
Nice little beach... no nude bathing, in case you were wondering! ❗ Wondering why that's on the sign? It's because Reef Beach was actually a nude beach from the '70s to the mid-90s. ⛱️ It's a perfectly pleasant place to relax, and the water is very calm. It's not very big and there aren't amenities, except for the toilets. ✨ Site of an Aboriginal midden. Look to the right as you come down the track to the beach. I've uploaded a picture of the sign. 🚻 Toilets directly opposite the track to the beach. 🚶♀️ On the Bondi to Manly (and Spit to Manly) walk.
So calm and the water is cold even on a warm day, beautiful and isolated, good for a kip and a dip
It's really nice to have a rest after short hiking and also a perfect place with not too much people to enjoy beach.
Very relaxing, nice beach and fun walk
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