Randwick City - A Destination Profile

Location: 4.5 km from Sydney CBD & 5 km from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Geography: 25kms of ocean and bay foreshores, total area of 3655 hectares.

Population: 127,000

Climate: Average temperatures, Summer 21.8C, Autumn 18.2C, Winter 12.6C, Spring 17.5C (Also see in Links section a 128KM Weather Radar)

Transport Access: Public Transport (bus,) extensive road links to Sydney City & surrounding areas, airport coach & rail links.

Major Suburbs: Clovelly, Randwick, Coogee, Maroubra, Matraville, Malabar, La Perouse, Kingsford, Kensington.

Surrounding areas: Sydney City, Waverley/Bondi, Botany/Mascot, South Sydney.

Attractions/Activities: Coastal walkway, surf beaches, coastal pools, historical buildings & forts, boating, fishing, sailing, scuba diving, horse racing, university, Botany Bay, La Perouse, kite festival, dramatic arts, golf courses, night clubs, snake show, shipwrecks, Aboriginal arts & settlement, surf lifesaving carnivals, lawn & 10 pin bowling, historical cemeteries, antique shops, Randwick Rugby, Centennial Park, food festival, weekend markets, horse riding, bushwalking, National Park, all sports, picnics/bbq.

Facilities: Resorts, motels, guest houses, executive apartments, private hotels, bed & breakfast, backpackers, licensed clubs, major shopping centres, theatres, hospitals, restaurants, cafes, hire cars.

Safety Tips for Travellers

Whether enjoying our fabulous beaches, shopping and entertainment venues, or the great sporting facilities, there are some simple safety and security tips that you should follow to ensure your visit to Randwick is as enjoyable as possible.

Personal Safety

On arrival to Sydney airport, the first thing you may need to do is exchange currency. Do not carry large amounts of cash. Any cash you do carry should be kept in a safe place such as a money belt. It is recommended that you do not keep all your money, credit cards or traveller's cheques in the one place. And remember to always keep your passport secure.

Australians drive on the left hand side of the road. Make sure you stay alert to traffic and that you observe road safety rules. When crossing the road check both directions first, and be aware that traffic may be coming from the opposite way to which you are accustomed. 

Always use designated pedestrian crossings and only cross when you have the green ‘walk’ sign. Look right, then left, then right again.

When in public be aware of others around you and keep personal belongings safe and close to you at all times.

In an emergency you can dial 000.

Water Safety

One of the best features of Randwick City is its wonderful beaches. You can enjoy many activities at our beaches including: swimming, surfing, fishing, snorkeling and sunbathing. You must, however, take care when enjoying any of these activities. The sun in Australia is very strong and over-exposure can lead to burns. Make sure you always wear a hat and sun-screen with sun protection factor 15+.

Always swim at patrolled beaches. You should only swim between the red and yellow flags. They mark the safest place to swim and the areas where lifesavers and lifeguards patrol.

Driving

Driving is a great way to move around and see all that Randwick has to offer, but there are a few basic traffic rules you must follow when using the roads.

Firstly, you should not consume alcohol and then drive. There are strict drink/driving laws in place in NSW which are actively enforced by police.

In Australia, all cars travel on the left-hand side of the road. 

If you wish to drive, please make sure your overseas driver’s licence is current and you carry it with you at all times when driving.

Always travel at the sign-posted speed limit. This is usually sixty kilometres per hour in built-up areas (except where otherwise specified) and one hundred kilometres per hour on highways.

All occupants of a vehicle must wear seatbelts at all times, as required by Australian laws.

The driver of the vehicle is not permitted to use a hand-held mobile telephone whilst driving in Australia.

We know that your visit in the City of Randwick will be a great one and we are sure that the tips above will also help make it a safe one!