Heading south of the CBD to discover the laid-back Sutherland Shire or getting back to nature in the pretty Royal National Park? From hotels just a hop, skip and a jump away from Sydney Airport to cabins surrounded by nothing but bushland, find the top places to stay in Sydney South.

A guide to Sydney South

Area guide

Head south of the city and you’ll find people who love their footy, the laid-back beach lifestyle of the Sutherland Shire – known universally as “the Shire” – and swimming, windsurfing, jet-skiing and SUP-ing in Botany Bay, the spot where Captain James Cook first landed in 1770. Head even further south still to discover the unbridled beauty of the Royal National Park, the country’s oldest, and unmissable spots like Bundeena and Wattamolla Beach.

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Three surfers walking into the water, Cronulla Surfing Academy Intermediate Surfing - - Credit: Scott Kitchener | Cronulla Surfing Academy
Interior of venue of tables, Meadow, Cronulla - Credit: Jason Loucas
Scenic coastal views over The Esplanade and South Cronulla Beach, Cronulla
Bird's eye view, Cronulla Ocean Pool, Cronulla