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Cronulla

New South Wales, Australia · Oceania

About Cronulla

Cronulla works well as a base: 5 minutes from Caringbah, 22km from Bondi Beach.

Cronulla is a town located in New South Wales, Australia. With a population of 17,703, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Cronulla sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Sydney time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cronulla to your route.

About Cronulla

Cronulla is a suburb of Sydney, Australia. Boasting numerous surf beaches and swimming spots, the suburb attracts both tourists and Greater Sydney residents. Cronulla is 26 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the Sutherland Shire. Cronulla is on a peninsula framed

Read more by Botany Bay to the north, Bate Bay to the east, Port Hacking to the south, and Gunnamatta Bay to the west. The neighbouring suburb of Woolooware lies to the west of Cronulla, and Burraneer lies to the southwest. The Kurnell peninsula, the site of the first landfall on the eastern coastline made by Captain James Cook in 1770, is reached by driving northeast out of Cronulla on Captain Cook Drive.

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What are the best things to do in Cronulla?

Cronulla offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Cronulla located?

Cronulla is located in New South Wales, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -34.0625 latitude, 151.1496 longitude.

What is the population of Cronulla?

Cronulla has a population of approximately 17,703 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
17,703
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
New South Wales
Timezone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-34.0625, 151.1496

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Cronulla

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Deus Ex Machina Camperdown

The original Temple of Enthusiasm in Sydney, a pioneering cafe-motorcycle-surfboard-fashion concept that spawned a global cult following.

19 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

Rising Sun Workshop

A motorcycle workshop, cafe, and barbershop in Newtown, Sydney, fusing Japanese aesthetics with Australian moto culture.

19 km · about 20 min drive

beach

Bondi Beach

Sydney's most iconic beach, a golden crescent of sand famous for its surf culture and vibrant coastal lifestyle.

22 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Australian Museum

Australia's oldest museum, specializing in natural history and Indigenous Australian culture with world-class collections.

22 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

Darling Harbour aquarium showcasing Australia's unique marine life including platypus, dugongs, and Great Barrier Reef displays.

22 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

Cafe de Wheels (Woolloomooloo)

A legendary Sydney pie cart that has served hot pies and peas to locals, sailors, and road trippers from its harbourside van since 1945.

23 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Bald Hill Lookout

Clifftop lookout and hang-gliding launch at Stanwell Tops overlooking the Sea Cliff Bridge and Illawarra coastline, with roadside parking.

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Massive steel arch bridge spanning Sydney Harbour, affectionately nicknamed 'the Coathanger' and open for bridge climbs.

24 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Cronulla

  • 23 kmBald Hill LookoutClifftop lookout and hang-gliding launch at Stanwell Tops overlooking the Sea Cliff Bridge and Illawarra coastline, with roadside parking.
  • 24 kmGrand Pacific Drive140 km coastal route from the Royal National Park to Wollongong and beyond, sweeping past Bald Hill's hang-glider lookout, seaside villages and the famous Sea Cliff Bridge.
  • 24 kmSydney Harbour TunnelA 2.3 km immersed-tube tunnel opened in 1992 that dives beneath Sydney Harbour, the underwater twin to the Harbour Bridge linking the CBD with North Sydney.
  • 26 kmSea Cliff BridgeA 665 m balanced-cantilever bridge that curves off the Illawarra escarpment and hangs over the Pacific, the photogenic centrepiece of Grand Pacific Drive south of Sydney.
  • 72 kmMacquarie PassA twisting rainforest climb on the Illawarra Highway, hauling drivers 400 m up the escarpment between Albion Park and the Southern Highlands through 100-plus curves.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Cronulla.

Burraneer

🇦🇺 Australia

1 km awayPop. 3,495

Woolooware

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 3,890

Port Hacking

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 1,079

Bundeena

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 1,860

Caringbah South

🇦🇺 Australia

3 km awayPop. 12,020

Lilli Pilli

🇦🇺 Australia

3 km awayPop. 1,358

Caringbah

🇦🇺 Australia

4 km awayPop. 11,830

Yowie Bay

🇦🇺 Australia

5 km awayPop. 2,982

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