Spot #1: Lady Martins Beach“Lady Martin’s is a beach that seems to be relatively unknown to most Sydney-siders.”
Lady Martins Beach“So much so that on most days you’ll be the only person on it.”
Lady Martins Beach“It’s at the back of Point Piper in Sydney’s Eastern suburbs.”
Lady Martins Beach“Maybe it’s Australia’s richest that keeps people away?”
Spot #2: MacCallum Seawater Pool“On Cremorne Point there is a seawater pool with perhaps the most picturesque backdrop in the city.”
MacCallum Seawater Pool“Despite the amazing view, it remains a relatively secret swimming spot for mostly locals.”
MacCallum Seawater Pool“It’s an awesome place to watch the sunset over the city on a warm Sydney afternoon.”
MacCallum Seawater Pool“There’s also a nice grassy area just above the pool for a picnic with a view and a ferry stop just a short walk away.”
Spot #3: Spring Cove“Spring Cove sits between South Head and Manly Wharf.”
Spring Cove“To get there, you can park on Collins Beach Road and then stroll down to water.”
Spring Cove“At the right time of year you might bump into an endangered Little Penguin returning to breed.”
Spring Cove“There’s some small fencing up to stop visitors from damaging the dune grass (aka love-nest) on the otherwise picturesque beach.”
Spot #4: Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden“This garden was made by Wendy Whiteley while processing the grief of losing her husband (famous Australian artist Brett Whiteley).”
Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden“It’s quite a sentimental place; really peaceful.”
Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden“It’s a literal labyrinth of pathways that are skirted with makeshift handrails.”
Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden“It’s easy to forget which way you’ve come and how to get back to your entry point, but it’s not a bad place to get lost.”
Parsley Bay“In summer, floating in the water looking back at the sandstone cliffs is pretty bloody nice.”
Parsley Bay“There’s a shark net to boot so you can swim without worry.”
Parsley Bay“It’s in Vaucluse, and it’s a great place for a picnic in front of the bridge and swimming laps across the bay.”
Parsley Bay
Parsley Bay“There’s a shark net to boot so you can swim without worry.”
Parsley Bay“I recommend heading there to watch the sunset from the jetty. There’s nowhere like it.”
You don’t have to search hard to find the allure of Sydney. Just spend a day at its famed harbour beneath the Opera House sails or bags yourself a spot on Bondi Beach to get the essential experience. If, however, you’re wanting to escape the crowds that come as part of the ‘popular spot’ package, you’ll need a little bit of local know-how. We sent Sydney photographer Dexter Cornelius out with an Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II camera to capture his five favourite secret spots in Sydney.
Dexter is a photographer from Sydney/father of one/intensive care nurse/engineering student/former model, but don’t call him a slashie because he’s also a brown belt at Kung Fu. He spends most of his spare time pointing his camera at bands or other interesting objects. He enjoys the sun and nature and getting out into it. If you want to see more of his work you can visit www.dextercornelius.com.
