Sydneysiders in the know are visiting a stunning hidden beach with crystal clear waters as the weather starts to warm up.
Yarra Bay lies in Phillip Bay, just 7km south of Sydney‘s city centre and is drawing in fans thanks to its spectacular shell-strewn shore and crystal clear water.
While parts of the dreamy beach can get busy on a hot day many visitors say there are secret secluded nooks and inlets the crowds don’t know about.
The quiet beach is ideal for families and swimmers to take a refreshing dip in the cooling and calm turquoise waters.
Some say they have been visiting Yarra Bay since their childhood while others have only just discovered the Sydney secret.
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Beach lovers have discovered the secret swimming spots with crystal clear waters at Yarra Bay just south of Sydney’s CBD
The quiet beach is ideal for families and swimmers to take a refreshing dip in the cooling and calm turquoise waters
Some say they have been visiting Yarra Bay since their childhood while others have only just discovered the Sydney secret
The picturesque bay is by a busy harbour and beach goers have reported enjoying watching the ships come and go as they soak up the sun.
‘Once you get over the idea that beauty for beaches is linked only to unspoilt nature, it’s actually a pretty spectacular spot for a swim,’ one woman said in an Instagram post.
‘On one side it’s green-tinged calm water lapping golden sand, while on the other side it’s planes, cranes, and container ships.’
Others gushed about the beach’s ‘impossibly azure’ waters after blogger Analise alerted her followers to the ‘hidden gem’ in an online video.
‘I go here once a week my favourite beach in the world,’ one Sydneysider wrote.
‘My absolute favourite place,’ another agreed and third reminisced: ‘My dad used to take us there as kids’.
However many viewers wanted to keep the secluded spot a secret.
‘Please don’t tell anyone about our secret oasis,’ someone wrote and a second said: ‘Our place is no longer a secret’.