Lady Jane Beach

This small, north-facing beach tucked just inside the harbour of South Head is about as secluded as a Harbour beach can be. Like Obelisk Beach, directly opposite on the North side, Lady Jane Beach has now become an officially sanctioned, clothing optional recreation area. This beach is easier to access for most gay visitors who are probably holed up in one of the many Eastern Suburbs or City hotels. But, therefore, Privacy is a rare commodity at Lady Jane beach.

This beach seems to be on the itinerary of several organized tour companies and it is not unusual to have a busload of Japanese or Taiwanese tourists appear on the walk-way above, to gawk down on the nakedness below. The whirr of digital movie cameras can drown out the lapping of waves at these times. Likewise, Harbour tour-boats seem to venture very close to shore at this small beach. A noticeable list to the shoreward side of the craft usually develops as all occupants try to get the best voyeuristic vantage of the flesh ashore.

This beach is strongly recommended to the exhibitionists among you as a silent but interested audience is almost guaranteed. That being said, Lady Jane beach is still worth the visit and again, if you are modest, bathing suites are tolerated on this beach.

Lacking the heavily wooded bushland of Obelisk Beach, the dedicated gay naturalist takes to the slightly more secluded rocky shoreline, east of the beach, in pursuit of outdoor adventure. Anyone venturing into these parts should not be surprised to come upon gay men getting to know each other very well.