What is the water and sand quality of the Gibsons Beach?

The coastline of Gibsons Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Gibsons Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Gibsons Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Gibsons Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Snorkeling</li></ul>

Is the Gibsons Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.Gibsons Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.There are a lot of boats in the bay.

Is the Gibsons Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is sharp.

Is the Gibsons Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Gibsons Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature</li></ul>

What are the key audiences of Gibsons Beach?

Gibsons Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Campers</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Gibsons Beach?

The bar is located right on the Gibsons Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bay Cafe Watsons Bay is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.

How far is the Gibsons Beach from parking?

The Gibsons Beach has no parking spot.

Are there any attractions nearby Gibsons Beach?

There are 3 attractions near Gibsons Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are South Head located in 1.3 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Gibsons Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Gibsons Beach is January. Its average value reaches 26°C. The warmest sea is in January, the average value is 25°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 17°C and water 16°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Gibsons Beach (Northern Beaches Council) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Gibsons Beach (Northern Beaches Council) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Gibsons Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Gibsons Beach with turquoise pure water surface

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Photo of Gibsons Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Gibsons Beach and the settlement

Photo of Gibsons Beach and its beautiful scenery

Gibsons Beach

Sydney, Australia

7.5

#381 out of 491 in New South Wales 0

Free entrance Amenities beach Picturesque Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Snorkeling

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Located within the settlement

Manly • 5.5 km

Map of beach

Playground Clifton Gardens Playground

2.6km

Athletic Field Georges Heights Oval

2.6km

Playground Little Manly Point Park

3.7km

Playground The Ian Potter Children’s Wild Play Garden

6.8km

Dog Park Flora and Ritchie Roberts Reserve

8.4km

Sports Complex Brookvale Oval

9.1km

Park Robertson Park

140m

Park Gap Park

450m

Park Parsley Bay Reserve

680m

Park Christison Park

1.1km

Park Hermitage Foreshore track

1.2km

Park Nielsen Park

1.4km

Park Diamond Bay Reserve

1.6km

National Park Hermitage Foreshore Reserve

2.1km

Park Waverley Cliff Walk - Dover Heights

2.4km

Seafood Restaurant Doyles on the Beach Restaurant

8.2 - Very good 60m

Meal Takeaway Doyles on the Wharf Take Away

6.2 - Pleasant 60m

Cafe Bay Cafe Watsons Bay

8.8 - Excellent 250m

Restaurant The Botanica Vaucluse

8.2 - Very good 1.4km

Japanese Restaurant Washoku Vaucluse

8.8 - Excellent 1.4km

Japanese Restaurant Sushi Dining Den Vaucluse

8.4 - Very good 1.4km

Cafe Frenchy's Cafe

8.6 - Excellent 2.3km

French Restaurant L'Héritage

9.2 - Excellent 2.4km

Restaurant Ripples Chowder Bay

8.6 - Excellent 2.4km

Bakery The Grumpy Baker

8 - Very good 1.2km

Supermarket Coles Local Rose Bay

2.1km

Bakery Sonoma Bakery Rose Bay

8.2 - Very good 2.8km

Supermarket Woolworths Metro Rose Bay

2.9km

Grocery Store Harris Farm Markets Rose Bay

3km

Grocery Store Harris Farm Markets Mosman

4.2km

Grocery Store ALDI

4.2km

Supermarket Woolworths Metro Bondi Beach

4.7km

Supermarket Coles Local Manly Corso

4.8km

Tourist Attraction South Head

830m

Tourist Attraction Hornby Lighthouse

960m

Museum Vaucluse House

1.2km

Wedding Venue Gunners Barracks

9.4 - Excellent 2.1km

Tourist Attraction North Head Sanctuary

3km

Tourist Attraction Spit to Manly Walk

5.3km

Tourist Attraction Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk

5.5km

Museum Museum of Sydney

6.6km

Museum Museum of Contemporary Art Australia

6.7km

Movie Theater Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace

4.9km

Performing Arts Theater Sydney Opera House

6.1km

Art Gallery Art Gallery of New South Wales

6.3km

Amusement Park Luna Park Sydney

6.5km

Aquarium SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

7.7km

Historical Landmark Green Point Reserve

370m

Historical Landmark Mrs Macquarie's Chair

5.5km

Historical Landmark Manly Wormhole

6.2km

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About

Gibsons Beach is located on the Tasman Sea and it is in the 30th place out of 39 beaches in the Northern Beaches region The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views.

Weather

history

+20 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

4.3 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

1.6 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Manly • 5.5 km

Map of beach

Playground Clifton Gardens Playground

2.6km

Athletic Field Georges Heights Oval

2.6km

Playground Little Manly Point Park

3.7km

Playground The Ian Potter Children’s Wild Play Garden

6.8km

Dog Park Flora and Ritchie Roberts Reserve

8.4km

Sports Complex Brookvale Oval

9.1km

Park Robertson Park

140m

Park Gap Park

450m

Park Parsley Bay Reserve

680m

Park Christison Park

1.1km

Park Hermitage Foreshore track

1.2km

Park Nielsen Park

1.4km

Park Diamond Bay Reserve

1.6km

National Park Hermitage Foreshore Reserve

2.1km

Park Waverley Cliff Walk - Dover Heights

2.4km

Seafood Restaurant Doyles on the Beach Restaurant

8.2 - Very good 60m

Meal Takeaway Doyles on the Wharf Take Away

6.2 - Pleasant 60m

Cafe Bay Cafe Watsons Bay

8.8 - Excellent 250m

Restaurant The Botanica Vaucluse

8.2 - Very good 1.4km

Japanese Restaurant Washoku Vaucluse

8.8 - Excellent 1.4km

Japanese Restaurant Sushi Dining Den Vaucluse

8.4 - Very good 1.4km

Cafe Frenchy's Cafe

8.6 - Excellent 2.3km

French Restaurant L'Héritage

9.2 - Excellent 2.4km

Restaurant Ripples Chowder Bay

8.6 - Excellent 2.4km

Bakery The Grumpy Baker

8 - Very good 1.2km

Supermarket Coles Local Rose Bay

2.1km

Bakery Sonoma Bakery Rose Bay

8.2 - Very good 2.8km

Supermarket Woolworths Metro Rose Bay

2.9km

Grocery Store Harris Farm Markets Rose Bay

3km

Grocery Store Harris Farm Markets Mosman

4.2km

Grocery Store ALDI

4.2km

Supermarket Woolworths Metro Bondi Beach

4.7km

Supermarket Coles Local Manly Corso

4.8km

Tourist Attraction South Head

830m

Tourist Attraction Hornby Lighthouse

960m

Museum Vaucluse House

1.2km

Wedding Venue Gunners Barracks

9.4 - Excellent 2.1km

Tourist Attraction North Head Sanctuary

3km

Tourist Attraction Spit to Manly Walk

5.3km

Tourist Attraction Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk

5.5km

Museum Museum of Sydney

6.6km

Museum Museum of Contemporary Art Australia

6.7km

Movie Theater Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace

4.9km

Performing Arts Theater Sydney Opera House

6.1km

Art Gallery Art Gallery of New South Wales

6.3km

Amusement Park Luna Park Sydney

6.5km

Aquarium SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

7.7km

Historical Landmark Green Point Reserve

370m

Historical Landmark Mrs Macquarie's Chair

5.5km

Historical Landmark Manly Wormhole

6.2km

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Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

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Localities

Nearest

Manly • 5.5km

Transport

Airport

RSE • 3.1km

Bus Station

Chatswood Station • 10.8km

Train Station

Bondi Junction • 5.8km

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Annette Laurie

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Gibsons Beach is to the left of the popular tourist (but very small ) beach of Watson's Bay as you look out to the sea. There is more sand and much more space for families and children and the sand is cleaner and much nicer than Watson's Bay. Don't get me wrong, I love Watson's Bay, but only for using the ferry, or eating at the three restaurants/eateries there. Gibson's has everything. The beach is softly shelving into the sea, the waves are gentle and there are no tourists gawking around. It also backs onto the Gibson's Beach nature reserve so plenty of space and shade for little ones and anyone who needs to take ten out of the sun.

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Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Great little beach. Shallow, calm waters. Next to pier and baths. Bathrooms and showers.

Yuri Okada

Novice Beachgoer

2 Very poor

Super crowded and dirty. Found several plastic items there and lots of broken beer bottles. People walking barefoot could have easily cut their themselves. The whole beach is busy with many bars and restaurants that attract tourists. Even though the water is shallow I wouldn’t recommend it for swimming or snorkeling either, there are too many boats and people on kayaks and paddle boards don’t care about swimmers. I really don’t understand why people care so little about the environment and fellow swimmers. Be polite and take your rubbish with you!

Geoff Petersson

Novice Beachgoer

6 Pleasant

Small Harbour beach. A great choice for protected swimming but can get crowded with limited parking.

Andrew Dawson

Novice Beachgoer

8 Very good

Limited parking but generally something available. A good place to enter the water with a paddle board. Outside shower