Milk Beach, Harbor beach in Vaucluse, Australia.
Milk Beach is a small sand beach at the base of Hermit Bay within Sydney Harbour National Park, offering views across the water to the city. The sheltered waters remain calm, making it suitable for swimmers and providing clear sightlines to the Harbour Bridge and surrounding landmarks.
The Victorian Strickland House from 1856, once home to Sydney mayor John Hosking, stands near the beach and reflects the architectural styles of that era. The residence connects the location to Sydney's 19th-century development and prominent figures of the time.
The beach serves as a gathering place for Sydney residents seeking quieter alternatives to the region's busier coastal areas. The sheltered setting makes it a favored spot for swimming and enjoying time by the water.
Access requires walking via the Hermitage Foreshore Track from Vaucluse Road, with street parking limited in the area. The walk is easy to manage on foot, and it helps to wear comfortable shoes and check tidal conditions before you arrive.
The beach offers unobstructed views of the Harbour Bridge, Shark Island, and the city center across calm waters, making it excellent for photography. Its sheltered setting keeps it quieter than larger beaches, appealing to those who value peace.
Location: New South Wales
Elevation above the sea: 9 m
GPS coordinates: -33.85667,151.26778
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:07
Sydney offers many places to photograph beyond the usual tourist routes. The city spreads from the harbor to outer suburbs, combining coastal landscapes with historic neighborhoods and modern urban spaces. Those looking for less common subjects will find small waterside parks, old industrial sites, tidal pools, and viewpoints that show the city from different angles. Architecture ranges from colonial-era buildings to contemporary structures, and the coastline reveals coves and rock formations that differ from the well-known harbor scenes. In Lavender Bay, Wendy's Garden is a terraced garden with views of the harbor bridge. The Queen Victoria Building in the city center has a whispering gallery where sound travels in unusual ways across the space. Bare Island at La Perouse is a former military installation on a small island connected by a causeway. Cockatoo Island in the harbor once served as a shipyard and prison, and still shows the old machinery and warehouses. Hornby Lighthouse at Watsons Bay stands on a cliff above the ocean. Ballast Point Park in Balmain East has a narrow beach and remnants of old industrial buildings. Susannah Place Museum in The Rocks preserves four terrace houses from the 19th century. The Chinese Garden of Friendship in Darling Harbour follows traditional design principles with pavilions, water, and constructed paths.
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