Overview
To the north of Cronulla's main drag you'll find Greenhills Beach, the only dog-friendly beach in Sydney that faces directly onto the ocean (as opposed to a bay).
A favourite among locals, another drawcard to Greenhills is the fact it tends to be less busy than the main beaches at North and South Cronulla. To access it, take a scenic coastal walk north along Cronulla Esplanade past Wanda Beach, another popular local swimming hole.
As Greenhills is unpatrolled, swimming is not recommended, but the long peaceful shoreline provides a relaxing setting for both humans and their canines to stroll, nap or picnic. And good news for pet owners, dogs can go off-leash on the beach before 10am and after 4pm daily.
Images: Mel Koutchavlis