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Our team of physio's service patients from all over Sydney, though most come from nearby suburbs such as Burraneer, Woolooware and Greenhills Beach.

Whether you need help with an existing injury, rehabilitation, soft tissue therapy or joint manipulations, we consider ourselves the best physios and physiotherapy clinic in Cronulla.

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Cronulla is a seaside suburb of Sydney, New South Wales. It is in the local government area of the Sutherland Shire and is 26 kilometres away from the Sydney CBD. The suburbs and villages surrounding Cronulla are Caringbah, Kurnell, Greenhills Beach, Woolooware, Burraneer, Maianbar and Bundeena.

The suburb has a total land area of 4 km2 and is home to 18,070 residents, according to the 2016 census.

History of Cronulla

The name Cronulla was derived from the aboriginal word “Kurranulla”, which means “place of the small pink seashell”.

In 1899, the government named the area “Gunnamatta”, which means sandy hills and then was renamed as Cronulla and Gunnamatta in 1908. The suburb’s name was officially changed to Cronulla in 1929.

When the Illawarra railway line began to operate in Sutherland in 1885, Cronulla became a popular destination for swimming and picnics. Tourists rented beach houses in the suburb yearly during the school holidays.

One of the pioneering residents of Cronulla, master mariner Captain Joseph Henry Rounce Spingall, constructed the North Cronulla Hotel in 1888. Other establishments for tourism were also built in the area during that period.

During the early 1900s, other facilities began to open in Cronulla such as a public school. From 1911, steam trams serviced between Cronulla and Sutherland with the Cronulla branch of the Illawarra railway line replacing the steam trams when it began its operations in 1939.

Facilities Around Cronulla

Cronulla today is central hub offering beautiful beaches, fantastic bars and seaside dining. It is a favourite destination for a relaxing escape or thrilling outdoor activities.

The suburb is most famous for its surf beaches and watersports activities. Most people head on to esplanade connecting Cronulla Beach and North Cronulla Beach to have some fun under the sun.

The central shopping hub is the pedestrian mall called Cronulla Plaza at Cronulla Street. There are also plenty of restaurants, pubs, bars and cafes across Cronulla with establishments serving international cuisines like Greek and Thai food.

High-rise hotels, motels, serviced apartments and other accommodations are available for tourists in the suburb.

Cronulla is home to several schools like Cronulla High School, De La Salle College, Our Lady of Mercy College and Cronulla Public School.

Trains on the Illawarra line terminate at Cronulla railway station, and the suburb’s beach is the only Sydney beach that is directly accessible via train. At the same time, bus routes and ferry services are also available in the suburb, which makes commuting easy in and around Cronulla.

Famous Destinations Around Cronulla

Cronulla Beaches

Visitors at Cronulla have plenty of locations to choose from if they want to spend a day on the beach. From north to south, the beaches found in the suburb are Boat Harbour, Wanda Beach, Elouera Beach, North Cronulla Beach, Cronulla Beach, Blackwoods Beach, Shelly Beach and Oak Park. Each destination offers various activities and unique experiences.

Shark Island

This is a reef break located just off Cronulla Beach. The area is popular for surfing and bodyboarding and is the site of the annual Shark Island Challenge bodyboarding contest.