Bronte Beach
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Bronte Beach is a small but popular recreational beach in the
A long distance ocean swimming event is held every December between Bondi Beach and Bronte. The three beaches are linked by a paved coastal footpath along the rocky cliff tops, much frequented by tourists and local runners and walkers. The beach is popular with surfers and despite the non rough surf, less abled swimmers can avail themselves of the bogey hole or rock pool towards the southern end of the beach. At the south end of the beach is a 30-metre ocean pool, one of the best known in Sydney. Also directly opposite from Bronte there are some popular cafes.
History
The size of the sandy area of the beach is far less than it was prior to 1914 when a
Naming of Bronte Beach
Contrary to the popular misconception that Bronte Beach was named after the
Horatio Nelson was awarded the title of the
Surfing
There is a very dangerous rip at Bronte Beach known as the Bronte Express.
The beach is patrolled by Waverley Council full-time lifeguards on a daily basis (except during winter) and volunteer lifesavers from the life saving club on weekends and public holidays.
It is home to Bronte Surf Lifesaving Club and is the oldest such organisation in the world, having been formed in 1903.
A public park adjoins the beach, with provision of picnic seats and barbecue hotplates, although parking is limited and restrictions are strictly enforced. The beach is served by the 379 bus from Bondi Junction station. The beach is shaded by hills to the west and tends to become cool, windy and deserted towards the end of the afternoon.
Notable people
- Jessi Miley-Dyer, surfer
References
- ^ a b "Bronte's Beach on Nelson Bay" (PDF).
- ^ "Bronte's Name: Our Trafalgar Connection" (PDF).
External links
- The Book of Sydney Suburbs, Compiled by Frances Pollen, Angus & Robertson Publishers, 1990, Published in Australia ISBN 0-207-14495-8
- "Sand in our Souls - the Beach in Australian History" Leone Huntsman, MUP, 2001
- Guide to Sydney Beaches
- Bronte Surf Club