North Cronulla Beach facts for kids
Quick facts for kids North Cronulla Beach |
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View of North Cronulla looking south
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| Location | Cronulla, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Coordinates | 34°03′04″S 151°09′22″E / 34.05111°S 151.15611°E |
| Length | 300 m |
| Geology | Beach |
| Patrolled by | North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club |
| Hazard rating | 7/10 (highly hazardous) |
| Access | T4 Cronulla (train) |
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North Cronulla Beach, often called just North Cronulla, is a popular beach in Cronulla, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's located on Bate Bay and is always watched over by lifesavers to keep everyone safe.
There are a couple of special spots locals know by name. The Wall is the area between North Cronulla Beach and Elouera. The Alley is the name for a strong, permanent rip current at the southern end of North Cronulla Beach.
North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club
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| Full name | North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club |
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| Founded | 1925 |
| Colors | Dark blue Yellow |
| Members | 500 senior, 250 junior |
| Website | northcronullaslsc.com.au |
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The North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club was started by local people who cared about keeping visitors safe at the beach. Their first beach patrol was in 1925. Back then, they only had a reel, line, and belt to help people in the water.
The club's first clubhouse opened in 1926. It was a small wooden building right on the beach. But big waves kept damaging it, so the club had to move the clubhouse into Dunningham Park in 1932. In the same year, new rock pools were built between Cronulla and North Cronulla beaches.
A new, much bigger clubhouse, made of cement, opened in 1937. People said it was the best in Australia! However, after World War II, the building was damaged by heavy seas and had to be taken down in 1946.
In 1950, the club lost a great swimming champion and Club Captain, Major James 'Jim' Perryman. He was trying to rescue a teenager from the surf when he was pulled under. Another lifesaver saved the girl, but Jim could not be revived. A new clubhouse opened later that year, and a pool added to the club was named after Jim Perryman to honor him.
Over 75 years, members of the North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club have saved more than 11,000 people. Today, the club has about 500 adult members and 250 junior members, called Nippers.
History of Cronulla Beach
The name "Cronulla" comes from an Aboriginal word, kurranulla. This word means 'place of pink seashells'.
In 1974, after some very stormy weather, the beach started to wear away. This erosion threatened nearby buildings and roads. To protect the area, strong sea walls were built on both sides of North Cronulla beach.
North Cronulla Gallery
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North Cronulla Tower
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North Cronulla Lifesavers Club
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North Cronulla Cafes
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North Cronulla Beach
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North Cronulla Cafes
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Dunningham Park
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Dunningham Park
