Matt & Megan
Nude Beach Map. Visited 2024
Werrong Beach was quite a challenge for us to reach, but more on that later, along with some tips to make your journey much smoother than ours. While Sydney’s nude beaches are easily accessible from the city, getting to this particular one requires a bit more effort. However, the pristine beach, nestled within The Royal National Park, is well worth it. While Little Jibbon nude beach is at the park’s northern end, Werrong is at the extreme south. Technically, you could tackle the coastal walk linking both nude beaches, but that would take several days and is obviously a much more daunting task.
Our adventure to Werrong Beach started on an overcast Sydney day after a lot of rain—a first misstep in a series of them. Despite knowing it would be a serious hike, we forgot to bring water or raincoats (what were we thinking?). Don’t start this hike after heavy rain, as the leeches swarm in droves; we realized too late that they were EVERYWHERE. No exaggeration. We kept finding them hidden all over our bodies during the car ride home. We’ve heard it’s an experience to walk naked down the trail, but thankfully, we opted against it that afternoon!
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Please, learn from our missteps and come prepared. At the end of the 2km hike, we found a stunning sandy beach that was completely deserted. There’s plenty of space on the gently sloping beach, and aside from the occasional passing ship, you feel like you’ve left the world behind. It really is stunning at Werrong Beach and a view you won’t get at any other nude beach in this area. We’re told that normally only a dozen or so people are here, even on the busiest days—making it a must-do for a hot summer day in Sydney (definitely on our bucket list for next time).
Werrong Beach is directly exposed to the Pacific Ocean, and the surf here is usually rough, with dangerous rips lurking beneath the surface. The beach has claimed many lives and isn’t patrolled, so if you do decide to swim, be extremely cautious! It’s located at the bottom of a steep cliff, and the trail gets more uneven as you approach the beach. Hauling yourself back up after a relaxing day is tough but a small price to pay to enjoy this remote slice of paradise. Unlike Little Jibbon Beach near Bundeena, Werrong is officially a nude beach, and there are plenty of signs to inform visitors. The only people you might see who aren’t there for the nude experience are the occasional long-distance bushwalker on the coastal trail or random rock fishers.
Overall, we highly recommend Werrong Beach if you’re up for an adventure (unlike us, who were unprepared). This beach is a totally diffrent experience to what you’ll get in the city at Cobblers or Lady Bay Beach. The scenery is breathtaking here, and you’ll truly feel immersed in nature, which is exactly what a nude beach should offer. There are limited car parking spots, so be prepared to do some laps until someone leaves. Just make sure to avoid covering yourself in leeches like we did!
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2 Reviews on “Werrong Beach”
Although the track down is marked as closed on the national parks website, I went a few weeks ago. It is completely accessible and there were also quite a few people down there. Make sure you wear good hiking shoes though!
If you are a bit of a hiker, this place is for you. I went on a popular day and arrived early. I had no trouble parking, but I’m not sure that this was the case for late comers.
The walk down is a breeze, but keep an eye on your maps app at the very start and the end. You can’t really get lost half way as there are no tracks branching off once you get going. I got about two thirds of the way down and realised that the only people I was going to meet with were other nudists, so I took my gear off and hiked the rest of the way nude. It’s really nice. Take lots of water and food, plus a hat etc. Trust me, you won’t be going back to the car if you forget something!
The beach has a grassy area as well as sand and considering its location, pretty popular. There was a variety of people by the time I left including a whole family.
The walk out is pretty arduous, especially on a hot day, so make sure you keep some water in reserve. I took all the hiking necessities in, but I wish I’d worn a wiki t shirt. The walk out was hot and sweaty. Once out though, there is a pie and pastry shop across the road, so you can get a cold drink from there.
Hi, I just wondered if it is reopened?
It’s never really been closed