Parsley Bay

Beach
Parsley Bay is a steep-sided funnel-shaped bay bordered by Point Seymour and Village Point. It is 200 m at the entrance, narrowing to 100 m at its wharf and shark net, to 40 m at the beach (SH 46), located 200 m deep inside the bay (Fig. 4.235). The sheltered... Read more
Parsley Bay is a steep-sided funnel-shaped bay bordered by Point Seymour and Village Point. It is 200 m at the entrance, narrowing to 100 m at its wharf and shark net, to 40 m at the beach (SH 46), located 200 m deep inside the bay (Fig. 4.235). The sheltered low energy beach has been largely filled for a grassy park, with a low curving seawall built on the intertidal sand flats. Sand has been dumped in front of the seawall to provide a 10 m wide beach which is fronted by a further 50 m of sand flats. This is followed by the calm waters of the bay which extends a further 200 m out to the shark net, making the bay a popular spot for swimming and snorkelling. The bay is surrounded by steep slopes, largely occupied by private homes. The park was developed early last century to cater for ferry visitors, with a walkway from the ferry wharf to the park, as well as a pedestrian suspension bridge across the valley, which is part of a coastal walk around the bay. There is a kiosk in the park and limited parking off Horler Avenue.
Swimming
The southern harbour beaches, while at times difficult to find and access, do offer a wide range of beach environments ranging from the netted beaches at Parsley Bay and Shark Bay.
Surfing
Usually none
Fishing
The many beaches, rocky shore and jetties attract a wide range of fishers to the southern harbour foreshore.
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SLSA provides this information as a guide only. Surf conditions are variable and therefore this information should not be relied upon as a substitute for observation of local conditions and an understanding of your abilities in the surf. SLSA reminds you to always swim between the red and yellow flags and never swim at unpatrolled beaches. SLSA takes all care and responsibility for any translation but it cannot guarantee that all translations will be accurate.
Includes beaches: Little Manly Cove, Tingara, Milk Beach, Shark Beach, Vaucluse Bay, Kutti Beach, Gibsons Beach, Wharf Beach (s)
Length: 0.06km
General Hazard Rating: 0/10 (Least hazardous)
Beach Key: nswSH46