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Obelisk Beach

Google (171) 4.4

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Visitors praise Obelisk Beach as a beautiful, picturesque, and worthwhile spot for exploring, with many calling it a paradise for nudists. However, some visitors were surprised to find it is a clothing-optional and predominantly LGBTQ+ beach, and one reviewer felt uncomfortably observed despite it being an official nude beach.

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Sydney, Australia

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About this place Obelisk Beach

Obelisk Beach is a small, clothing-optional beach on the northern side of Sydney Harbour at Mosman, below Middle Head in Sydney Harbour National Park. It has been Sydney's best-known gay beach for decades, though anyone can use it. Views look across the harbour toward Watsons Bay. Access is by a steep bush track and steps from Middle Head Road, with limited parking nearby, so wear proper shoes. There is no shade or kiosk; bring water and sun protection. The sand is narrow and fills up on hot weekends. Nudity is legal only on the beach itself, so dress before using the track.

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Gay Mixed LGBTQ+ Day venue Year-round Nudist allowed Cruising area Very popular / crowded Easy access

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4.4

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171 reviews

Based on 171 Google reviews.

Blair Riley Apr 2026

★★★★★

Few more 'obelisks' than I bargained for...

GizmoSimo Apr 2026

★★★★★

Amazing place.

Mattew Leli Apr 2026

★★★★★

Beautiful little beach worth the visit. Great spot to be walking and exploring around.

Chuong Dang Apr 2026

★★★★★

Markus Lehmann Jan 2026

★★★★★

Absolutely fantastic... Simply fantastic. For everyone who is in Sydney and still hesitating... Do it and spend a few wonderful hours at Obelisk Beach... It's worth it.

David Connard Jan 2026

★★★★★

A very picturesque and hidden clothing optional / nude beach. A good place to try naked scuba! Note that it's not particularly deep, no more than 3 to 4m depth on the north (left hand) side. Make sure you go at high tide, and when the water is clear!