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| La Perouse is a famous historical and indigenous heritage area and features several beaches on both Frenchmans Bay and Congwong Bay sides of the cape. Historical and cultural events and attractions include 19th-century military fort at Bare Island (guided tours are available), Laperouse museum and free Reptile shows (Sunday afternoons). Locals often catch shellfish and octopus which are commonly found in the rocks. Fishing and scuba diving are common activities here as well. Parking is often hard to find. The water is clean, especially at Congwong Bay. On the way back take a scenic Prince of Wales tourist drive to the lookout at Molineaux Pt. |
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| Michael Hayes wrote about La Perouse on 25-Feb-2008: |
My wife and I visited the two Congwong beaches last weekend (24/2/2008) we went to little beach because it looked protected. we`re really glad we didn`t take our little ones as the old prowlers were there. I actually don`t mind nude bathing and would even swim au naturale myself however there are some guys( not the normal gays) who are obviously sickos. looking at one`s body like it`s lunchtime. they are not there to be nude and swim, they`re there for something else. somewhat off putting so we left and headed south to Brighton Le Sands. it was fine there and good for kids even though ours were not with us. I think enforcement of the non nude or at least get the sickos out of there and bring descreet back to their vocabs would be nice. and please put rubbish in bins.
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| E.F. Phillip Bay wrote about La Perouse on 15-Jan-2008: |
If people wish to sunbake nude that`s fine by me - but do it where it`s legal - not at Little Congwong which is not a CO beach.
LG remarks that one has to go out of one`s way to see nudists. Not so! - as I can attest having taken my grandson to Big Congwong yesterday.
What I really can`t understand is this - We are being bombarded with medical opinion, in both the press and TV, regarding the danger of exposing the skin to the harmful rays of the sun. We are told that there is no such thing as a safe tan and not covering up could result in melanoma and death.
In view of these warnings why would anyone choose to walk around naked?
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| Muso57 wrote about La Perouse on 15-Jan-2008: |
Little Congwong is the most beautiful, beach oasis in Sydney. Families with kids are reluctant go there because they are intimidated by the naked men who illegally prowl about the shoreline. In addition, a deafening silence pervades a beach that should be filled with the joyous laughter of kids having fun. This is very off putting to the casual visiting family who observes this pristine beach from the car park and heads off for a look and a swim.
My wife and I have been frequentlng Little Congwong this summer and have been pleased to see that more people are legally using the beach by wearing swimmers. We encourage everyone come here to swim as it is NOT a "nudist" beach.
Congwong is much more family friendly as only the occasional less offensive bare breast is exposed. However, the beach is usually very messed up with rubbish left behind by weekend visitors. There are NO bins so folks need to take their rubbish out with them when they leave.
As a local resident, I would like to see both Congwong Bay beaches clean and enjoyed by everyone in accordance with the law.
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| LJ wrote about La Perouse on 17-Nov-2007: |
Couple points from previous posts:
1. `Clothing optional` and `family friendly` are not mutually exclusive concepts - there are plenty of nude families present on any sunny weekend on Little Congwong. In fact, the ethics of CO beaches are usually heavily skewed towards family-friendly environments.
2. Little Congwong gets nude use because it fits some key criteria - low foot traffic area, small enough that people won`t complain that `nudies` are taking over serious beach realestate, and separated from the main beach by a significant rock promontory.
The CO beaches around Sydney are tiny specs of sand compared to the standard swimmers-only beaches; why is it that even these small concessions to nude users just can`t seem to be tolerated by some people? Big Congwong is lovely, just as nice as Little Congwong, and perfect for those who don`t want to see nude people (you really have to go out of your way to see them!).
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| Catilyn wrote about La Perouse on 12-Feb-2007: |
Little Congwong Beach was listed on a family website for the safest and cleanest beaches and was recomended for children and families because it is clean with calm and shallow waters. It is no longer listed because of the nudist activity. Not every beach is a family beach. Bondi, Coogee, Maroubra are NOT family beaches due to the strength of the surf and places like Malabar are polluted and have hidden dangers in the water with sharp rocks and exposed metals. Little Congwong Beach is NOT a designated nudist beach. There are signs to the entrance to Botany National Park (through which you have to walk to access Congwong Beach and Little Congwong)that make it clear that Little Congwong is NOT a nudist beach. Public nudity is an offence under local and state goverment laws. The nudists who frequent Little Congwong are showing no respect for these laws. The general public have every right to expect these laws to be upheld. There are already designated nudist beaches. The beaches in Randwick are already crowded.
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