Fairlight Beach is a small beach around the corner from Manly. Fairlight faces south into the North Harbour, rather than East to the Oceanside. If you're not a fan of the waves but want to take a dip in calm water, Fairlight might be the place for you! It is mainly accessed by locals as it's not so well known or as easy to find as other beaches. Bring a picnic lunch and perch on the beautiful grassy area, swim a few laps in the rock pool, or bring your fishing gear and try your luck on t[...]
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Fairy Bower Beach is more of a sandbank than a beach, but I thought I'd add it into the mix anyway! Situated along the walkway between Manly Beach and Shelley Beach, this little spot is perfect for snorkelling, scuba diving and pa[...]
Basin Beach is situated just around the corner of Mona Vale Beach, on the same strip of sand. It is the calmer than mona vale, and waves are usually flat - except for a small surf break right on the rocks at Mona Vale rock pool. I[...]
Dee Why Beach stretches for almost 2kms to Long Reef Point and is perfect if you're looking for some community vibes! Dee Why is a great beach for families and lovely for picnics. It is fully equipped with an enclosed playground,[...]
Whale Beach is a gorgeous beach nestled amongst pine trees and huge houses at the tip of the Northern Beaches, in between Palm Beach and Avalon. It isn't so easy to locate, so it is far less crowded and mostly visited by locals. A[...]
Freshwater Beach would probably be my favourite beach in Sydney! This gorgeous beach is located just around the corner from Manly, further off the main road. Because the beach is smaller than others and protected on both ends, the[...]
Sydney's Manly Beach is situated at the south end of the Northern Beaches. This iconic beach brings thousands of tourists at all times of the year, and is likely to be crowded even on a quiet day! Nevertheless, Manly is a beautifu[...]
Narrabeen Beach stretches a massive 3kms from the northern end to the southern end, and is a summer hotspot for surfers and swimmers. There are multiple areas along the beach which are patrolled, and it's important to swim between[...]
Collaroy Beach is situated in the middle stretch of the Northern Beaches. Unfortunately due to recent storms and erosion, there is not much of this beach left! The strip of shops at Collaroy Beach is equipped with great cafes, res[...]
Curl Curl Beach is a gorgeous beach situated between Freshwater and Dee Why. It is split up into the North and the South, with Surf Life Saving Clubs at each end. "North Curly" is usually a hot spot for keen surfers, particularly[...]