Lady Bay Beach

Lady Bay Beach, perched on the dramatic cliffs of South Head, marks the final beach stop on Sydney Harbour's southern peninsula. This small, secluded nude beach offers spectacular views of the harbor entrance, with the iconic Sydney Heads providing a dramatic backdrop.

Located just a short walk from the charming areas of Camp Cove and Watsons Bay, Lady Bay Beach (also known as Lady Jane Beach) provides a more secluded experience than its neighboring beaches. The walk to reach it takes you past historic military installations and along scenic coastal paths, making the journey itself part of the experience.

As Sydney's oldest legal nude beach, it has a long-established culture of respectful clothing-optional bathing. The beach's position, tucked away at the peninsula's tip, naturally provides privacy while still offering incredible vantage points of passing boats and the occasional whale during migration season.

Being the "last beach" before the harbor meets the open ocean gives it a unique feeling of being at the edge of Sydney – where the calm harbor waters meet the more dramatic seascape of the heads. Visitors should note that access involves some stairs, but the effort is rewarded with one of Sydney's most uniquely positioned beach experiences.