14 June 2026 · 5 min read
A winter swim on the NSW South Coast
Why the South Coast is at its best in winter: milder sea than you'd expect, no crowds, whales close to shore, and the sheltered bays and pools to swim.
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Guides to Australia’s beaches
Where to swim, surf, camp and wander — and how to plan the trip. From the team mapping every beach in Australia.
14 June 2026 · 6 min read
Where to watch whales from the shore in NSW
From May to November the NSW coast turns into a whale-watching grandstand, and you don't need a boat. The best headlands to watch from, and when to go.