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Here's a short walk or ride around North Narrabeen. Discover this neighbourhood and its hidden gems. Walk or ride past the Warriewood Wetlands, past the scenic Turimetta Headland. Enjoy the beautiful views from North Narrabeen Headland and Lookout Enjoy shops, cafes, reserves, pools, and beaches. Nearby bushwalks include Warriewood Wetlands and the Turimetta Headland.
North Narrabeen NSW
0.7 km away
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At 26 hectares, Warriewood Wetland is the largest remaining sand plain wetland in the northern Sydney area. It provides a variety of habitats for native animals and also plays a vital role in flood mitigation, nutrient recycling and filtering sediments. The wetlands contain several Endangered Ecological Communities. The 2.4-kilometre walkway network provides an excellent opportunity to enjoy the natural attributes of the wetlands and gives bird watchers greater access to enjoy their passion. The wetlands are popular with Sydney’s birdwatching community, particularly in autumn when the swamp mahogany trees are in flower. Over 80 bird species have been recorded including the endangered Regent Honeyeater, the Goshawk and Powerful Owl. Dogs are prohibited from the boardwalk due to the sensitive environment. Bikes are prohibited from the boardwalk because of the narrow nature of the walkways.
Warriewood NSW
0.8 km away
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North Narrabeen Rockpool is located at the entrance to Narrabeen Lagoon. The access to the pool is from Narrabeen Park Parade, located opposite the NRMA Lakeside caravan park. The rockpool is 50 metres long and a timber walkway encloses a smaller pool within the larger lap pool. Next to the pool, there are plenty of natural rock pools perfect for spotting sea creatures. This makes North Narrabeen a great spot for families with curious young kids.
North Narrabeen NSW
1.0 km away
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Narrabeen Beach is one of Australia's iconic surfing and swimming beaches. Over three kilometres of sand stretch from Long Reef in the south to the Narrabeen Lagoon entrance in the north, with four surf lifesaving clubs along the beach providing qualified, volunteer lifesaver patrols to protect swimmers and surf/beach users from the numerous rips along the beach. The beach faces the east and receives increasing protection to the south from 36-metre-high Long Reef Point, which protrudes two kilometres out to sea. Narrabeen is best known for the world-famous North Narrabeen break, the breeding ground of some of the world's best surfers, including world champions. It is also the site of numerous local, national and international events. In the bigger south swell, the Narrabeen bombie offers both lefts and is now a tow-in site. Beach breaks abound down the beach, with the central Gardens area the most popular, while at Collaroy, the smaller waves attract the learners and less-experienced. North Narrabeen is also very popular with fishermen, offering rock, inlet and beach fishing with gutters down the beach following high seas. Boats launched at Fisherman's Beach are also commonly seen on the inshore reefs. Narrabeen Beach Surf Life Saving Club is located in the centre of the beach in a large park with picnic tables, toilets, showers (external) and a popular children's play area/picnic area/barbecue.
Narrabeen NSW
1.9 km away
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Mona Vale is effectively two separate beaches separated by a broad ocean rock platform. Waves that roll in along the southern edge of the platform surge into a gully that allows them to break smoothly and with considerable power. The undertow this creates can be troublesome to swimmers, so it’s just as well the gully is right beside the surf club’s patrolled swimming area. Heading south towards Warriewood, Mona Vale opens up as a series of fun, uncrowded beach breaks known as Cooks Terrace. The bay to the north of Mona Vale proper is called The Basin, and here you’ll find a small right-hand reef break, perfect for cruising on a longboard. The Basin tends to be more sheltered than the main beach, however there is no patrolled area. The rock platform which splits the beach in two has a 25-metre ocean-fed lap pool (free entry) and a smaller pool for the children. The main beach is one kilometre long, very beautiful and great for walking. There is also a cafe located at the Surf Life Saving Club. Close by is a shaded playground and a large parking area.
Mona Vale NSW
2.2 km away
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Mona Vale rock pool is situated on the tip of a sand spit near the northern end of Mona Vale Beach. There are two rock pools here: a larger pool measuring 30 metres long, and a smaller pool which is suitable for children and less confident swimmers. These pools become surrounded by water at high tide, creating the illusion of floating in the middle of the ocean. Apex Park, located just behind the rock pools, features a range of amenities including electric barbecues, picnic tables, public toilets, bicycle paths, and a children’s play area. You can also find a number of shops and cafes on nearby Darley Street. Change rooms and toilets are available. Please note, that Mona Vale rockpool is not available approximately three hours before listed cleaning times and approximately 12 hours after, depending upon prevailing seas. Pay and display parking are available.
Mona Vale NSW
2.3 km away
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Narrabeen Lagoon (also referred to as Narrabeen Lake) is Sydney's Northern Beaches largest estuary system located just behind the world famous surfing beach at Narrabeen. Narrabeen Lagoon is a haven for wildlife and a place where you can go bushwalking, enjoy numerous water sports, or simply relax in one of Sydney's most spectacular environments. Stretching 55 square kilometres and encompassing a water way area of 2.2 square kilometres, the Lagoon provides countless opportunities to educate students about catchment conservation. Narrabeen Lagoon now offers a multi-use trail that can be used by walkers, cyclists and people of all abilities. Dogs are permitted on leash. Fishing, windsurfing, sailing and boating is also permitted. Numerous car parks are located around the Lagoon close to picnic areas, playgrounds and boating ramps. Totalling 8.4 kilometres, the complete trail crosses two steel bridges and passes the Sydney Sports Academy.
Narrabeen NSW
2.3 km away
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Parks and Gardens
Winnererremy Bay is a family-friendly destination, with a beautiful grass reserve area on the foreshore of Pittwater. It is perfect for picnics with some shelters and electric barbeques. There is a large enclosed playground with a flying fox (fondly referred to as the Flying Fox playground), and a track for riding small bikes circles the grassy reserve. There is a dry creek with rocks featuring an array of sea creature carvings to explore. The Bay Bites cafe is located right next to the playground. With panoramic views overlooking the water & lush greenery, guests can relax and enjoy a tranquil ambiance that suits both casual and elegant events. Winnererremy Bay is open all year round, and entry is free.
Mona Vale NSW
3.3 km away
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Bungan Beach is a surf beach that is 600 metres long running south-southeast between Bungan and Mona Vale Heads. A single bar runs the length of the beach with two strong rips against the rocks at either end and two or three shifting rips along the beach. The general conditions of Bungan Beach are good for swimming and body surfing. Excellent surfing conditions at the north end.
Newport NSW
3.6 km away
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Amusement and Theme Parks
Collaroy Beach is a surf beach that adjoins Narrabeen Beach forming a long stretch of coast. It is part of an accessibility precinct that includes an all-abilities playground and access to a Free Wheeler which provides wheelchair access to the sand and the surf. Collaroy Beach is partly protected from the wind and swell from the south, making it a perfect beach for beginners, swimmers and families. There is also a saltwater ocean pool however, if you prefer a smaller and quieter beach, just a short walk around the corner you will find Fishermans and Long Reef Beach. Don't forget your snorkel and mask, as this is a great snorkelling spot to look for feather stars, heart urchins and sea slugs (also known as nudibranchs). Due to the long and open stretch of coast at Collaroy-Narrabeen, it is prone to erosion, especially during storm events. The beach has good swimming conditions. It is an excellent beach for beginner surfers. Good windsurfing in north easterly or southeasterly winds. Parking: Collaroy has parking available that is free for vehicles displaying a Council parking permit and a pay 'n' display is available for those without. The cost for pay and display parking is listed on the meter. Designated disabled car spaces.
Collaroy NSW
3.7 km away
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Sports and Recreation Facilities
Located at the southern end of Collaroy beach, the rockpool almost wraps itself around the headland and is made up of an eight-lane 50 - metre lap pool, plus a shallow toddler pool. Collaroy Rockpool is a great spot for kids and those who require disability access. You can swim laps whilst enjoying the stunning views up and down the coast of Collaroy and Narrabeen beaches.
Collaroy NSW
4.4 km away
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Long Reef is a perfect stretch of white sand located on the Northern Beaches, approximately 21 kilometres from Sydney's CBD. There are many submerged shipwrecks off Long Reef Aquatic Reserve. In the 1970s and 80s, many vessels were purposely sunk off Long Reef Aquatic Reserve to create artificial reefs, including the Manly ferries Dee Why and Bellubera. The offshore reef in the north (the Long Reef Bombora) starts to break at one metre or so, and in a big south swell, can produce a beautiful wave up to five metres. Reliable sandbanks will shape beach breaks that are great for beginners and intermediate surfers. On weekdays there's every chance of getting a quality wave to yourself. At the north end, there is Long Reef Headland, a protected aquatic reserve, and a golf course. A walk to the top of the headland can often be rewarded by views of migrating whales. North Long Reef is also a favourite for windsurfing and kite surfing, or hang gliding.
Long Reef NSW
4.7 km away
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Located at the southern end of Newport Beach, this tranquil 50-metre rockpool is a beautiful place to go for a swim. Access is gained from the walkway at the corner of Calvert Parade and the Boulevard or along the beach from the beach carpark. Change rooms and toilets are available. Pay & Display parking available. A playground is located to the south of the surf club with large grass expanses and electric barbeques. Many cafes are located close by.
Newport NSW
4.8 km away
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Newport Beach is located to the north of Bungan and south of Bilgola Beach, approximately 40 minutes from Sydney's CBD and is easily accessible by bus or car. The 1.3 kilometres long beach with reddish golden sands faces east and extends from the rocks at Newport Head. This is the beach home of three times world surfing champion, Tom Carroll. The surf is however limited to The Peak, an inshore reef toward the northern end. Newport faces due east so is open to swell coming from any direction. A jumble of rocks 250 metres south of the north headland known as The Peak shapes two separate breaks that attract a highly skilled local surfing tribe. One of Newport's most distinctive features is a broad flat rock platform at the south end of the beach. The full-size saltwater lap pool atop the platform is an iconic feature of Sydney's northern beaches, having been a favourite subject of revered Australian photographer Max Dupain in the 1930s and 1950s. Swimming, body-boarding, wind-surfing and fishing are all popular activities at this beach. Newport not only has a beautiful beach but you will find a growing collection of great places to eat, including restaurants, pubs, diners and cafes.
Newport Beach NSW
5.3 km away
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The McCarrs Creek Reserve designates a section for off-lead dog activities on weekdays, delineated by signage and situated to the west of the primary access road. It features accommodations for up to 100 dinghies on vertical racks – maximum length 3 metres Additionally, visitors can enjoy ample amenities including a spacious grassy expanse, complete with seating arrangements, barbecue facilities, and picnic areas. The reserve is conveniently situated along McCarrs Creek Road in Church Point.
Church Point NSW
5.3 km away
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Spas and Retreats
Cedar and Salt – Long Reef Beachfront Woodfire Sauna is a unique Nordic-inspired wellness experience set directly on the sand at Long Reef Beach on Sydney's Northern Beaches. This mobile, wood-fired Finnish sauna invites guests to reconnect with nature through the powerful ritual of hot and cold therapy. Guests move between the handcrafted timber sauna and the ocean for an invigorating contrast therapy experience, combining heat, sea immersion and fresh coastal air. Designed to embrace the wild beauty of the Australian coastline, the sauna offers uninterrupted ocean views, sunrise and sunset sessions, and a welcoming communal atmosphere. Perfect for wellness seekers, ocean lovers and those wanting a restorative coastal escape, Cedar and Salt blends Scandinavian tradition with Australia's beach culture. Sessions are bookable online, with casual visits and unlimited memberships available. This is beachfront sauna, the Nordic way woodfire heat, saltwater plunge, and community connection in one of Sydney's most iconic natural settings.
Collaroy NSW
5.5 km away
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Dee Why plays host to many of the northern beaches' main events, including Australia Day and New Year's Eve fireworks. It is also the site of numerous first-class sporting events such as the Beachley Classic, Sun Run, Ocean Thunder and many more. The adjoining Ted Jackson Reserve has a fenced children's playground and an outdoor tennis table. Dee Why Beach faces slightly south east with its southern headland giving both protection from southerly winds and shape to any swell coming from the south. The point break here is a beauty, and local surfers converge on it in numbers when it's working. It has a fabulous 50-metre swimming pool and toddlers' area at the southern end of the beach with accessible toilets and showers. Dee Why itself is a key hub of residential and commercial activity along Sydney's northern peninsula, offering a variety of accommodation, dining, shopping and nightlife.
Dee Why Beach NSW
6.1 km away
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Dee Why Rockpool is located at the northern end of the beach. The pool is comprised of a 50-metre lap pool and a small toddler wading pool. This pool is the perfect spot for families because of its proximity to playgrounds and cafes. At low tide, you will find a large rock platform next to the pool, which is a perfect spot to lay out your towel and enjoy the views of the beach and the sunshine.
Dee Why NSW
6.5 km away
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The beach runs from Taylors Point in the south and north along the Pittwater foreshore. Clareville Beach has a lovely grassy area perfect for picnicking. There is also a boat ramp and a barbeque area. Please note this beach is not patrolled by Lifeguards. Location: off Delecta Avenue at Clareville.
Clareville NSW
6.9 km away
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Parks and Gardens
Stony Range Regional Botanic Garden is an oasis of Australian native plants located at Dee Why in the heart of the northern beaches. It is famous for its spring floral displays and is the perfect place for a walk, picnic, or intimate functions such as weddings. Every year it hosts a Spring Festival. The garden is jointly managed by the Council and a Volunteer Advisory Committee. Intricate walkways take visitors to a variety of microclimates. The main circuit takes approximately 20 minutes to complete and in 2013 was extended to include the accessible sensory track – where people of all abilities can experience the Australian bush like never before. Signs along the sensory track point to plants you can touch, taste, smell, and look at, to observe the garden with all your senses. There are also side tracks for the energetic and inquisitive. Spring is the best time to view the vivid colours of the garden’s fabulous floral displays. However, the beauty of the garden is breathtaking all year round. There is a large undercover area, picnic tables, barbeque and a unisex-accessible toilet located within the garden.
Dee Why NSW
7.0 km away
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Avalon Rockpool is located at the southern end of Avalon Beach, nestled amongst the rocks. There is a shallow toddler pool that is great for the little ones to splash around in. Afterwards, head to one of the local cafes for a delicious healthy snack. Facilities include a kiosk nearby, public toilets, showers and change rooms. This area provides a playground, picnic area, and a skate bowl as well as a huge array of cafes located in Avalon. Access is from the car park off Barrenjoey Road. Pay and display parking is available. Please note, that Avalon Rockpool is not available approximately three hours before listed cleaning times and approximately 12 hours after, depending upon prevailing seas.
Avalon Beach NSW
7.1 km away
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If you love horse riding, then it’s time to saddle up and head for the hills; Terrey Hills that is. Perimeter trail is a popular horse riding track, nestled in the bush just north of Sydney. There’s 21 kilometres of scenic trails designated for horse riding, within Ku-ring-gai Chase and Garigal National Parks. However, you can choose to explore on horse-back, mountain bike or foot along these tracks through iconic Australian bushland. Passing grass trees and magnificent angophoras, this seven kilometre trail traces the edge of the park. Continue to Long Trail, which leads to Peach Trees lookout with spectacular water views across to Cowan Creek. There are plenty of walking tracks to further explore the surrounding bushland and waterways. It’s only a short drive to Sphinx Memorial to Bobbin Head loop track.
Terrey Hills NSW
7.3 km away
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Curl Curl Lagoon has a rich and varied history, going through some incredible transformations. Originally a lush wetland, it was used for landfill in the 1950s. Extensive rehabilitation was required to make it the valuable recreational asset it is today. Enjoy a leisurely stroll beneath the trees around the lagoon. Sections from the main carpark are wheelchair accessible but not the full loop. This is an easy walk or ride and great fun for the whole family. Dogs are allowed off the leash at Adam St Reserve and Flora and Richie Roberts Reserve. However, they must be on the lead in all other areas. Dogs pose a major risk to local bird life, particularly during the breeding season.
Curl Curl NSW
7.4 km away
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Over the last decade or so, Avalon has become the favoured "sea-change" destination for Sydney-siders looking to adopt the surfer lifestyle. As a result, the board-riding community here is large and enthusiastic, but the skill level varies greatly, so it's a good idea to watch for a bit before paddling into the fray. North Avalon breaks along the north headland and a nearby sandbank and attracts longboarders who don't always succeed in getting out of each other's way. South Avalon is centred on a triangle-shaped sandbank near the 25-metre ocean rock pool (free entry) that generates a mix of fun, easy waves. The edge of the south cliff is known as Little Avalon, and here the swell sucks up hard on a shallow rock shelf to produce fast-barrelling tube rides. Other facilities include a shady park, picnic and barbeque area as well as a skate park. Avalon shopping village is close by, where you will find a variety of shops that reflect the surf lifestyle of the area; surf shops, homeware and fashion boutiques, wholefood stores, bookstores, seafood joints and intimate cafes. Good swimming and body surfing conditions Strong shore break at times Excellent surfing conditions at the north end Good surfing breaks along the beach. Best in North Easterly winds.
Avalon Beach NSW
7.5 km away
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