Manly and the Northern Beaches

For those who are not from Australia there are a few things that you associate with Sydney. New Years Eve Fireworks, Mardi Gras, Fashion Week, Opera House & Harbour Bridge and of course the beaches.
Bondi Beach has an international profile that has been well earnt with its beautiful beach exceptional beach front dining and the beautiful people who line the shore and frolic in the waters.
For me the beaches north of the Harbor Bridge are the best in Sydney. From Palm Beach down to Manly the beaches are amazing and are for swimming and surfing and there are beaches for everyone.

Palm Beach

There is something very familiar about this beach…
That’s because Palm Beach is Summer Bay the fictional town behind the drama of Home & Away. With 21years on Television Palm Beach is beautiful and clean with the beaches glistening in the sun. It’s a great family beach and makes for a great day trip from the southern suburbs. The restaurants in the area are also very good.

Newport

For a perfect Sunday afternoon on the water but not IN the water I recommend the Newport Arms hotel on Beaconsfield St, Newport. This historical Sydneysider is the perfect blend of Brilliant food, exceptional service, ambience for miles and all this overlooking Pittwater and Scotland Island.

Mona Vale

For those who love golf and the beach then head out to Mona Vale and tee of while over looking the Mona Vale Beach. Imagine warm sun on your shoulders and the gentle breeze and an easy shot to the green while the ocean provides a soothing soundtrack of waves rolling on to the shore. Mona Vale and Basin Beaches are well presented and cater well for the whole family but be warned it can have a strong beach break.

 

 

 

 

Dee Why

Lined with Cafes and restaurants and the esplanade has just had as facelift Dee Why is ready to impress. This beach welcome’s all ages and is well set out. Like Mona Vale & Basin Beaches, Dee Why can have a strong beach break. If your not s strong swimmer hop into the ocean feed lap pool to cool of.

Freshwater

My pick of all the beaches. Excellent parking, a medium break and a clean foreshore. The area is partially sheltered by a headland on either side. Freshwater is also known as Harbord. The name was changed officially in 2008.

 

Manly

Manly is surrounded by water, home of the NRL Manly Sea Eagles and the Sydney Aquarium. Manly has always been a multi purpose beach. Lined with Norfolk Pines and perfect for swimming surfing it is also home to the Manly Surf Lifesaving Club which is one of the most successful competitive surf life saving clubs.
Just of the beach is the Manly Corso which is a shopping, entertainment and dining precinct.
Hope on a ferry at Circular Quay in the city and head on over to Manly. The trip across the water will take longer than a drive but it is well worth the time

The beach front welcomes beach parties and this year sees the introduction of the Manly Festival of Surfing. Kicking of on the 7th November with a Parade of the surfer’s best mate the Kombi. Head down to the Corso to see all the action.

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