This winter, swap cabin fever for coastal breeze and let Sydney’s sun-drenched shores be your playground. Whether you’re up for a gentle pram stroll, a paddle in calm waters, or just a cuppa with a view—there’s a spot with your name on it. With your SunPlay beach tent, a packed snack box, and your go-to takeaway latte in hand, you’re all set for a slow, joyful morning with your little one. These precious winter days are made for fresh air, soft sand, and memory-making—so get out there, mumma, and make the most of every sunny moment - you might spot a whale?!
Nestled in a sheltered harbour cove, Parsley Bay Reserve is a hidden gem with calm, turquoise waters and leafy picnic grounds. It’s the ideal quiet spot for pram strolls along shaded paths while bub enjoys a nap in your Pop Up beach tent under the canopy.
You’ll find clean toilets & showers onsite, and a beachside kiosk where you can grab your morning flat white or snacks. The gentle slope of the shore is perfect for toddlers to paddle, explore rock pools, and you can nurse or feed under your beach shelter, savour the harbour views and winter warmth.
This iconic harbour beach is calm, protected by shark nets, and lined with a wide paved esplanade ideal for prams and scooters. Surrounding grassy areas offer the perfect place to set up your SunPlay beach tent for bub’s snack, rest, or shade while you sip coffee.
Multiple cafés, including the famous Boathouse, are just steps away. With toilets and hot showers nearby, plus rock pools to explore, Balmoral is a winter essential—you might even catch a whale passing by at the right time!
Day 3: Little Manly Beach, Manly
This west-facing cove is a toddler’s dream: shallow, sheltered waters, a grassy picnic area and a nearby playground. A stroller-friendly wharf walk pairs well with setting up your Pop Up beach tent for a cosy rest or feed on the sand.
Behind the beach, a kiosk offers coffee, snacks, and toilets. You’ll feel blissfully protected on crisp winter mornings—and if you time it right, whales might cruise past the harbour entrance!
Just a serene stroll from Manly Beach, this marine‑reserve cove has calm, snorkel‑friendly waters and shady paths perfect for your pram journey. Park your beach shelter under a tree for bub to nap while you enjoy ocean breezes and The Boathouse’s café vibes.
Toilets, showers, and electric barbecues are onsite too, making it a fuss‑free winter outing. Wander the clifftop for vantage points—you might score a whale sighting on the ocean horizon.
This sheltered Sydney Harbour spot features netted baths, a large playground, wide grassy lawns, and stroller‑friendly tracks along the water edge. It’s easy to pitch a SunPlay beach tent for a feed or snack in comfort by the wharf.
There’s a casual café for takeaway lattes, plus BBQs, toilets, and picnic tables. The calm harbour waters invite gentle paddling, and winter whale season sometimes treats us to passing pods near the headland!
Day 6: Greenwich Baths
Feel completely sheltered and safe in this shark‑netted harbour pool, ideal for toddlers splashing in calm waters. A smooth pathway from the car park makes for easy pram access—and there’s space to whip out your Pop Up beach tent for a cosy bub break.
Change rooms, toilets, and a kiosk café mean you don’t even have to leave the site. The elevated outlook also doubles as a vantage point—if luck’s on your side, you might glimpse whales cruising Sydney Harbour.
A gentle suburban beach with a floating net, playground and shady foreshore. The sheltered waters are calm for little ones, and a path circles the reserve—perfect for wetweather pram walks and setting up your beach shelter mid‑morning.
The marina café nearby ensures your caffeine fix, while toilets and showers are conveniently close. After a run around the playground, grab a coffee and enjoy easy pram strolls back as the sun dips—bonus if whales cruise past the headland!
Tucked between Clovelly and Coogee, Gordon’s Bay offers calm, reef‑ed waters ideal for curious toddlers. It’s accessible via the scenic coastal walk, with nearby parking and pram paths—great for bubble‑filled strolls.
Though quieter, there’s a café not far off and toilets are available near the trail. Bring your SunPlay beach tent and make yourself comfy while exploring rock pools or spotting fish—plus occasional whale views on clear days.
Bronte offers calm southern rock pools perfect for little splashers, alongside a big playground and café right on the sand. A paved coastal path ensures easy pram navigation and a chance to set up your beach shelter near the playground.
Toilets and showers are right by the surf club. After exploring the tide pools and bike paths, treat yourself to a warming latte and maybe a whale sighting from the clifftop walk!
A quieter ocean beach with gentle waves, a playground, and a 25m ocean pool for assured toddler safety. It’s stroller-accessible along the shore and picnic reserve; perfect for sprawling out your Pop Up beach tent while the kids munch snacks.
Nearby cafés in Palm Beach offer brekkie lattes, toilets are close at hand, and the name says it all—you’ve got a front‑row seat for winter’s migrating whales. A peaceful end to your sunny winter campaign.
Every beach visit is a chance to make memories—but as a mum, I know just how important it is to keep our little ones safe while we’re soaking up the sunshine. After living through the impact of skin cancer in my own family, I made it my mission to help other Aussie families enjoy the outdoors with peace of mind. That’s what inspired me to create SunPlay Australia—UV-certified beach tents that are easy to carry, quick to set up, and stylish enough for any beach day. Whether it’s a winter walk with the pram, a quiet feed in the shade, or a cheeky nap by the ocean, I hope our tents help make your family adventures a little easier and a whole lot safer. 💛
