WORLD FAMOUS SYDNEY NORTHERN BEACHES AREA
SYDNEY AUSTRALIA

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The Northern Beaches are a delight for anyone who loves the ocean. Stunning beaches adorn the coastline and tranquil Pittwater offers a variety of water activities   Anyone with an interest in bush walking and sightseeing, need look no further than the nearby Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park. The friendly relaxed lifestyle on the Peninsula makes the Northern Beaches a top spot for visitors for a relaxing and memorable holiday

Sydney Northern Beaches

The Northern Beaches area of Sydney is an exclusive getaway resort area just 50 minutes drive north of the city, and only 30 minutes by seaplane.

Long famous for it's unspoilt beauty, Palm Beach is the most exclusive beach which sits on a narrow peninsula bound on the east by sweeping beaches and the Pacific Ocean, and on the west by more beaches on the edge of Pittwater - a large lake area surrounded by native bushland and a favourite place for sailing.

Palm Beach

World famous Palm Beach - playground to the rich and famous. It goes without saying that the beauty and unique character of Palm Beach and the surrounding suburbs of Whale Beach, Bilgola Beach, Clareville and Avalon are the reason why this picturesque area is sought after by so many holiday makers. 

Bordered by the endless horizon of the Pacific Ocean, the serene waters of Pittwater and flanked by Kuring-gai Chase National Park, the Barrenjoey Peninsula is wonderfully unique. The coastal element dominates the area with surfing, swimming, sailing, windsurfing and kite surfing just a few of the water sports visitors can enjoy. Bring your own equipment or hire it from one of the many private outlets. Why not indulge in a group or private lesson?

If you want to avoid the crowds, take a boat around Pittwater and you'll stumble upon stunning beaches accessible only from the water. Or hike through Kuring-gai Chase National Park and discover centuries old aboriginal art and an abundance of local flora and fauna.

The Palm Beach golf course is located on the foreshores of Pittwater, the golf course is open to the public. The club house has superb food and features spectacular water views.

For the food and wine lovers there dozens of cafes and restaurants all over the region and offering all manner of cuisine. Local dining ranges from quiet cafes to bustling restaurants and five star establishments. Many offering sensational coastal views.

Getting to Palm Beach

There are many ways to get to Sydney's Northern beaches. Car is obviously the most common and it takes about 45-60 minutes from the CBD. A Government bus service runs seven days a week. If time and comfort is of the essence, there is also the option of seaplane from Rose Bay, Gosford, Cronulla or Port Stephens. Palm Beach is also accessible by ferry from the NSW Central Coast (trip 40 minutes approx).

Palm Beach is the backdrop for the successful television program Home and Away. During series production the shows stars and film crew are a regular sight in the area.

One of the most prominent landmarks in the area is the Barrenjoey Lighthouse. Situated high on top of the headland, Palm Beach is without a doubt best appreciated from here. It is certainly worth the steep walk to the top to inhale the breathtaking beauty of the area.

Whether you enjoy the peace and serenity of Pittwater with its surrounding National Parks or the wave formation of the Pacific Ocean, the Northern Beaches and the Barrenjoey Peninsula has it all.

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