"This 1.3-kilometre sweep of golden sand in Sydney’s Middle Harbour sits in genteel, residential Mosman, flanked by fabulous houses, forest, and verdant palms. It’s actually two curvy beaches—Balmoral to the south, and Edwards to the north—divided by a little rocky point known as ‘the island’. Popular with locals, Balmoral Beach is an escape from the tourist crowds, with views out through the harbour’s ‘Heads’ to the ocean beyond. Just make sure to bring the sunblock: it's a sunbather's paradise." - Sophie Davies
