Camp Cove Beach, Sand beach in Watsons Bay, Australia
Camp Cove Beach is a sand beach in Watsons Bay with light-colored sand and clear water framed by headlands and a lighthouse. The shoreline curves gently into the harbor, with rocky outcrops on either side creating a natural sheltered cove.
The cove served as the first landing point for the First Fleet in 1788 before the settlers established themselves elsewhere. This early arrival marked the beginning of European settlement in this region.
The beach takes its name from the early European settlement camp that once occupied this cove. Today, visitors experience the same sheltered waters and natural harbor that made this location significant for those early arrivals.
The beach has restrooms, showers, and picnic tables along with a small kiosk for refreshments. Lifeguards are on duty on weekends during warmer months, making those times safer for swimming.
Ancient rock carvings of sea creatures can be found on the rocks beside the beach, created by indigenous people. These artworks show that people were using this location long before Europeans arrived.
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