Northern Beaches & Pittwater

North of the city, the beautiful stretch of coast from Manly to Palm Beach has a relaxed beachside ambience and lots of opportunities for recreation. With the Pacific Ocean on one side and Pittwater on the other, the peninsula covers about 18 km of open coastline with great seaside dining, surf beaches, waterways and boatsheds. On the other side of Pittwater is Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, which has pockets of rainforest with a river, creeks, waterfalls and Aboriginal rock art.

Things to do

- Stop off at stylish Avalon and explore the many boutiques, homeware shops and cafés.

- Join a ferry at Palm Beach or Church Point to explore the secluded bays.

- Learn to sail or charter a yacht on picturesque Pittwater and the Hawkesbury River.

- Hit the surf wherever you like – popular surf breaks line the coast.

- Enjoy a seaplane trip from Rose Bay to Whale Beach, then enjoy a delicious lunch and spectacular views.


Information provided courtesy of Tourism New South Wales