Minnamurra River, NSW has become popular with travellers and is being compared to the Whitsundays
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A traveler stumbles upon a ‘Whitsundays-like’ tropical oasis outside a major Australian city, but not everyone agrees with the comparison
- Travelers rave about a tropical water sports destination in New South Wales
- The Minnamurra River has been compared to the Whitsundays in Queensland
- However, locals have warned that the destination is not as perfect as it seems.
- Others say people are warned not to do it so they can keep their ‘secret spot’
Travelers flock to an idyllic destination less than an hour from Sydney after one tourist compared it to the Whitsundays, but not everyone agrees.
Nat Explores uploaded a Tik Tok Video showing the crystal clear waters and lush greenery of the Minnamurra River, a popular water sports destination in Kiama on the south coast of New South Wales.
“POV: Drive an hour and 45 minutes from Sydney and feel like you’re in the Whitsundays,” she wrote.
The photogenic location is known for its crystal-clear waters, picturesque coastal walks, and nearby Rangoon Island, much loved by whale watchers.
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Travelers flock to the Minnamurra River (pictured) after a tourist compared it to the Whitsundays
The photogenic location is a popular water sports destination in Kiama on the south coast of New South Wales. Less than two hours from Sydney, it is known for its crystal clear waters, picturesque coastal walks and nearby Rangoon Island, much loved by whale watchers.
But locals and visitors alike were quick to comment on the woman’s post, warning that the estuary isn’t quite as picture-perfect as it appears.
“Sorry, but that doesn’t look like the Whitsundays at all,” said one man.
‘Hahaha enjoy the bull sharks and I’ve even seen thrasher sharks there. I’m a local and enter at your own risk,” another commented.
Fans of water sports rave about the destination for kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, and fishing.
The tropical oasis is less than two hours’ drive from Sydney and is loved for its peace and quiet.
‘Nice long river, great place to spend a day on the water exploring and fishing. Plenty of places to have a picnic. Very quiet area that I return to all year long,” wrote one man.
‘Great place for water sports, or just a great view while walking or exercising. Walking down to the river is nice. Clean and safe area,” said a woman.
“Our favorite place to go so beautiful,” wrote another.
Water sports fans rave about the destination for kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, and fishing
However, not everyone agrees that the river is similar to the Whitsundays, and some locals are even warning adventurers against visiting during the holidays.
However, several people believe that the warnings are simply from locals who do not want the destination to become a tourist hub.
“The locals don’t want people to go here just saying,” said one woman.
“Nooooo, don’t tell everyone,” wrote another local.
“I’ve been to some nice places like this in South Sydney, but I prefer to keep most of them quiet because I don’t want it to be crowded like Sydney,” one man commented.