A beach so hidden you have to navigate through a bay, via another beach (Tingara) to reach it, Milk Beach in Vaucluse is one of Sydney’s best-kept secrets (until now). The haven is hidden at the base of Hermit Bay and behind heritage-listed Strickland House. Along with its biscuit-gold sand and paddle-friendly waters, this idyll boasts one of the best views of Sydney Harbour and the city skyline.