It’s amazing that even after living in Sydney for much of my life, I can still find plenty of places that I have never visited. Maroubra Beach is one of them. I must say that I like it a lot.

It’s a longer beach than either Coogee or Bondi, and far less developed. Not a large-scale developments on the beach front in sight, which is a relief.

On a weekday, it’s only me, a few swimmers, and the surfers, who were busy tackling the big swell.

In fact, the waves were so good that the surfers bear couldn’t take their eye off the action.