Emma's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Get back to nature on Western Escarpment walking track in Sydney's Malabar Headland National Park, near Maroubra. This short 1.15 kilometre walking track links to the Boora Point Walking Track and provides a direct connection between South Maroubra Beach and Malabar Beach.
8 locals recommend
Maroubra to Malabar Coastal Walk
1-11R Marine ParadeGet back to nature on Western Escarpment walking track in Sydney's Malabar Headland National Park, near Maroubra. This short 1.15 kilometre walking track links to the Boora Point Walking Track and provides a direct connection between South Maroubra Beach and Malabar Beach.
Maroubra is at the southern end of the beaches to the east of the city of Sydney. The beach has a gorgeous coastal walk, rock pools, good surf and is surrounded by parks and reserves. The beach does not get as crowded as its neighbouring beaches as it is more frequented by locals. There are surf lifesaving flags at the middle and eastern parts of the beach.
202 locals recommend
Maroubra Beach
Maroubra is at the southern end of the beaches to the east of the city of Sydney. The beach has a gorgeous coastal walk, rock pools, good surf and is surrounded by parks and reserves. The beach does not get as crowded as its neighbouring beaches as it is more frequented by locals. There are surf lifesaving flags at the middle and eastern parts of the beach.
The Mahon rock pool is located to the north of Maroubra Beach at the base of Jack Vanny Reserve. The exposed rock outcrops and cliffs above it make it a spectacular venue. Steep steps lead down to the ocean pool from a car park on Marine Parade. There is a toilet block, showers and change rooms on the cliff overlooking the pool.
57 locals recommend
Mahon Pool
15R Marine ParadeThe Mahon rock pool is located to the north of Maroubra Beach at the base of Jack Vanny Reserve. The exposed rock outcrops and cliffs above it make it a spectacular venue. Steep steps lead down to the ocean pool from a car park on Marine Parade. There is a toilet block, showers and change rooms on the cliff overlooking the pool.
One of Sydney’s most iconic walks, taking in beautiful beaches, cliff tops and great cafes along the way. The 6km walk takes two to three hours, depending on how often you stop, but you can also allow a full day to do the walk and enjoy a swim at each of the beaches en route.
384 locals recommend
Bondi to Coogee Walk
One of Sydney’s most iconic walks, taking in beautiful beaches, cliff tops and great cafes along the way. The 6km walk takes two to three hours, depending on how often you stop, but you can also allow a full day to do the walk and enjoy a swim at each of the beaches en route.
Heffron Park is the largest recreational park in Randwick City. It is a very popular park and includes a cycle track, pedal park, playground, basketball and netball courts. Located within the park is the Des Renford Leisure Centre with a range of indoor and outdoor pools.
7 locals recommend
Heffron Park
417-439 Bunnerong RdHeffron Park is the largest recreational park in Randwick City. It is a very popular park and includes a cycle track, pedal park, playground, basketball and netball courts. Located within the park is the Des Renford Leisure Centre with a range of indoor and outdoor pools.
Take to the waves at one of Sydney’s top surf spots with a surf class at the beautiful Maroubra Beach. Choose from a 2-hour group lesson with a maximum of 6 people and master the basics, or opt for a 1-hour private lesson and hone your skills with one-to-one tuition. Whichever option you choose, your expert instructors will have you standing up and catching waves in no time.
14 locals recommend
Lets Go Surfing Maroubra
7 Marine ParadeTake to the waves at one of Sydney’s top surf spots with a surf class at the beautiful Maroubra Beach. Choose from a 2-hour group lesson with a maximum of 6 people and master the basics, or opt for a 1-hour private lesson and hone your skills with one-to-one tuition. Whichever option you choose, your expert instructors will have you standing up and catching waves in no time.
Arthur Byrne Reserve is a large grassed beachside park located directly adjacent to Maroubra Beach. It has many grassed areas screened by native trees and shrubs, making it an ideal location for a BBQ or picnic. Larger and more open areas are used for kite flying, informal ball sports, walking and jogging. Park facilities include picnic shelters, BBQs, bubblers, beach access and toilets and change rooms in the surf lifesaving club house. The Maroubra Skate Park is located within the reserve. There is also a free outdoor gym which contains a wide range of strength and cardio equipment.
Arthur Byrne Reserve
307 Fitzgerald AveArthur Byrne Reserve is a large grassed beachside park located directly adjacent to Maroubra Beach. It has many grassed areas screened by native trees and shrubs, making it an ideal location for a BBQ or picnic. Larger and more open areas are used for kite flying, informal ball sports, walking and jogging. Park facilities include picnic shelters, BBQs, bubblers, beach access and toilets and change rooms in the surf lifesaving club house. The Maroubra Skate Park is located within the reserve. There is also a free outdoor gym which contains a wide range of strength and cardio equipment.
Maroubra Skate Park is located within Arthur Byrne Reserve, adjacent to Maroubra Beach. It has approximately 1,100 square metres of skateable area. The design caters for both street and professional skaters, children and adults.
The skate park comprises a large swimming pool style bowl with two different depths (a deep end and a shallow end), half pipes and rails. The Maroubra Skate Park is very popular and is normally busy during the day with skaters and bikers showing off their stuff.
7 locals recommend
Maroubra Skate Park
3R Marine ParadeMaroubra Skate Park is located within Arthur Byrne Reserve, adjacent to Maroubra Beach. It has approximately 1,100 square metres of skateable area. The design caters for both street and professional skaters, children and adults.
The skate park comprises a large swimming pool style bowl with two different depths (a deep end and a shallow end), half pipes and rails. The Maroubra Skate Park is very popular and is normally busy during the day with skaters and bikers showing off their stuff.
Food scene
This strip of cafes and restaurants is conveniently located across from the northern end of Maroubra beach. It includes a number of popular cafes, fish and chips, Italian, Thai, Indian and Modern Australian restaurants.
McKeon Street
McKeon StreetThis strip of cafes and restaurants is conveniently located across from the northern end of Maroubra beach. It includes a number of popular cafes, fish and chips, Italian, Thai, Indian and Modern Australian restaurants.
Town Square Plaza has a range of restaurants in an exciting outdoor and indoor settings. Restaurants include Woodfired Pizza, Japanese and Vietnamese.
56 locals recommend
Pacific Square
737 Anzac ParadeTown Square Plaza has a range of restaurants in an exciting outdoor and indoor settings. Restaurants include Woodfired Pizza, Japanese and Vietnamese.