Cronulla
Wharf.
An easy walk from the station, a useful connection across the water, and a lovely place to start exploring this side of Cronulla.
Five minutes
from the station.
Just a quick walk from Cronulla train station.
Cronulla Wharf is useful, straightforward and easy to get to. It’s about a five-minute walk from Cronulla train station, putting a ferry trip across Port Hacking within easy reach without needing to bring the car.
It’s also where we’re starting our trip around the Cronulla peninsula. Before heading around the coastline, this little corner of Gunnamatta Bay deserves a look.
The wharf is on Tonkin Street, behind the station. Come down to the waterfront and you’ll find the ferry wharf, Calico Marina and Pippi’s together in the same area.
That’s what we like about it: everything feels easy here. There isn’t much organising involved in coming down for a look, and if you’re catching the ferry, the connection from the train is practical.
A reason
to linger.
The ferry isn’t the only reason to come down. Pippi’s is beautiful in the afternoons. With the waterfront setting and the boats around Calico Marina, it’s somewhere you might want to allow a little extra time rather than simply pass through.
Across to
Bundeena.
This is where you hop on the ferry to head across Port Hacking to Bundeena.
Before heading out, check the Cronulla–Bundeena ferry timetable on Transport for NSW and the operator’s ticket information.
The Cronulla–Bundeena ferry takes roughly half an hour across Port Hacking. Tickets are purchased onboard, and Opal cards aren’t accepted.
Bundeena is a handy starting point for a beach day or a walk in Royal National Park. You can spend time at Jibbon Beach, take a picnic to Bonnie Vale, or explore the park’s coastal walking tracks. Catching the ferry means you can leave the car behind and enjoy the trip across Port Hacking as part of the day. Check the park’s website for walking routes and current alerts before you go.
Explore
Cronulla Wharf.
Join us for a look around Cronulla Wharf, the first stop on our trip around the peninsula. Beside Gunnamatta Bay, it’s an easy place to begin, with the ferry to Bundeena, Calico Marina and Pippi’s all together by the water.
Beyond the ferry.
The wharf is also a departure point for Cronulla Whale Watching, with seasonal tours heading out onto the ocean. If you’re planning a visit during whale-watching season, check their website for tour availability and bookings.
For a different view of the waterways, Cronulla Ferries also offers a three-hour scenic river cruise aboard Tom Thumb III. Check with the operator for current departures and availability.
Through our lens.
A few moments along the way.
