Elouera Beach
Elouera Beach or Elouera is a patrolled beach on Bate Bay, in Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia.[1] The Wall is the local name given to the area between North Cronulla Beach and Elouera.
| Elouera Beach | |
|---|---|
 View of Eloura looking north | |
| Location | Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia |
| Coordinates | 34°02′47″S 151°09′34″E |
| Length | 350 m |
| Geology | Beach |
| Patrolled by | Elouera Surf Life Saving Club |
| Hazard rating | 6/10 (moderately hazardous) |
History
Elouera is an Aboriginal word meaning a pleasant place.[2]
Elouera Surf Lifesaving Club
The Elouera Surf Lifesaving Club[3] was established in 1966. On the official opening of the clubhouse on 8 June 1967, the club's first surf boat Charlotte Breen, donated by local businessman Tom Breen, was christened and launched. The Elouera "Sharks" had 375 members in the initial season.
Gallery
Elouera Beach tower
Elouera Beach
Elouera Beach lifesavers
Elouera Beach lifesaving boat
Summer Salt Restaurant
Summer Salt Restaurant
See also
- Beaches in Sydney
- Cronulla sand dunes, Kurnell Peninsula
References
- "Elouera Beach". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
- "Sutherland Shire Place Names Fact Sheet" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 September 2007. Retrieved 23 June 2007.
- "Elouera Surf Lifesaving Club". Retrieved 25 June 2007.
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