Chinaman’s Beach, Mosman

Mosman has got it’s fair share of gorgeous beaches – Balmoral Beach / Clifton Gardens but this beach is so far my favourite in the area. Quietly tucked away and generally empty this is such a gorgeous place and it’s perfect for kids. 

 

 

Where is Chinamans Beach

Location and Address 

Chinamans Beach is through Roscherville Reserve so to get to Chinmans Beach you should aim for Roscherville Reserve or McLean Crescent, Mosman 2088.

You’ll find yourself winding down a hill, don’t worry – this means your going the right way.

You know you’re in the right spot when you enter a car park with the park on your left and in front of you and houses on your right. 

 

Parking

There is parking along Roscherville Reserve which varies – some areas are 3 hours, tickets, while others are unticketed 2 hour spots. 

 

How to get to the beach from the Reserve

 

There are a number of entrances on to the beach. From the Reserve you walk through the trees. It makes you feel like Alice going down the rabbit hole or the Narnia children going through the cupboard…

Why is Chinamans Beach so lovely?

 

Chinamans Beach is in Middle Harbour safely tucked away from any serious winds or waves. While Sydney was a little bit windy on the day we visited we were shelter from it and felt like we were in the middle of summer.

 

The 250m of sand is soft and clear and great for digging mini-swimming pools and building sandcastle. We had two 1 year olds with us on the day we visited and they loved every second.

 

This is the second time our family has been to this beach and on both occasions it was virtually empty. There were more people in the water, boating or stand-up paddling than there were on the beach.

 

Chinamans Beach facilities

 

Dogs are not allowed on the beach but they can run wild in the Reserve so make sure you keep your eye on your little on as you walk through to the beach.

There are bathrooms in the Reserve which you walk past on the way to the beach so they’re relatively close by.

There aren’t any cafes or shops by so you will need to take your own snacks and drinks.

If you’ve got little ones with you make sure to point out the little hermit crabs, these can provide at least 1 minute of intense interest 🙂 

 

 

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Looking for other great beaches for kids? Here is the list of our favourites

 

Little Manly 

Shelly Beach 

Clontarf Reserve