Reef Beach
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Reef Beach is a beach in Balgowlah Heights where dog access has not yet been confirmed — it's worth checking before you visit.
At a glance
Calm, shallow water — good for dogsFrom reviews
Water accessFrom reviews
Toilets nearbyFrom reviews
Reef Beach, Balgowlah Heights NSW 2093
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.
- 🐕Off-leash status not confirmed — check signage.
What people say
★★★★★1 year ago
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
★★★★☆3 years ago
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.
★★★★★1 year ago
The bush walk down to beach is much easier than it used to be. Lovely, quiet city beach.
★★★★★1 year ago
Reef Beach was an ideal place to stop for a swim and cool down on the Spit to Manly scenic walkway—if you’re coming from the Spit, it’s a bit past halfway, and at the bottom of some significant ups and downs. I left refreshed and happily finished the walk into Manly.
Tony G.
★★★★★3 years ago
So calm and the water is cold even on a warm day, beautiful and isolated, good for a kip and a dip
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