Camp Cove, Protected beach in Watsons Bay, Australia
The sheltered beach stretches along the southern side of Port Jackson, offering views of Sydney's skyline across the clear waters.
Captain Phillip and his First Fleet crew made their initial Sydney Harbour landfall at Camp Cove on January 21, 1788.
The Cadigal people established the area as a primary fishing location, utilizing both the saltwater resources and a freshwater pond behind the beach.
The beach provides facilities for swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking, with a kiosk nearby selling refreshments and beach essentials.
A water police base operated at the northern end since 1840, with remnants of the original infrastructure still visible along the shoreline.
Location: New South Wales
Location: Municipality of Woollahra
Location: Alexandria
Location: unincorporated NSW
Part of: Port Jackson
Address: Camp Cove, New South Wales, Australia
GPS coordinates: -33.84008,151.27617
Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:26
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