Monday, October 15, 2007

An inner city beach

Greenwich Baths is the closest thing to a beach in the inner west/north.

This shark-netted harbour pool is kiddie-heaven. The kiosk supplies plenty of free buckets, spades and beach toys, as well as books and a train set by the cafe. The coffee, gelato and kiddy lunch packs are highly recommended. It's a perfect meeting place for mothers groups - lots of space for the kids to run around in a fenced off private area.

Sun loungers are available for mums and dads who aren't too occupied with paddling kids. You can watch the boats go by in the reflection of the city skyline, and for a full days adventure try catching the ferry to Greenwich Point from Circular Quay.

Leave the pram at home - it's a steep descent to the beach and there are also stairs up to the toilets and change facilities.

Entry: $3.20 per adult, $2.10 per child (kids under 4 free)
Albert St, Greenwich
Open September through April

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