Elouera Beach or Elouera is a patrolled beach on Bate Bay, in Cronulla, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.[1] The Wall is the local name given to the area between North Cronulla Beach and Elouera.
Elouera Beach | |
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Beach | |
 View of Eloura looking north | |
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| Coordinates: 34°02′47″S 151°09′34″E / 34.04639°S 151.15944°E | |
| Location | Cronulla, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Dimensions | |
| • Length | 350 m |
| Patrolled by | Elouera Surf Life Saving Club |
| Hazard rating | 6/10 (moderately hazardous) |
History
editElouera is an Aboriginal word meaning a pleasant place.[2]
Elouera Surf Lifesaving Club
editThe 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
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Elouera Beach tower -
Elouera Beach -
Elouera Beach lifesavers -
Elouera Beach lifesaving boat -
Summer Salt Restaurant -
Summer Salt Restaurant
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "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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