Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Palm Beach Wharf
Palm Beach, a haven
for sea birds such as
pelicans, is popular
with sun-seekers. It is
also the base for the
boats that visit and
deliver supplies to the
isolated communities
on Pittwater and the
Hawkesbury.
Lion Island
Barrenjoey
Head
Pittwater
This graceful finger
of water separates
Palm Beach from
Ku-ring-gai Chase.
Pittwater boasts
secluded beaches,
picnic areas and
several hamlets
that can only be
reached by water.
West
Head
Palm
Beach
Great Mackerel
Beach
Whale
Beach
The Basin
Longnose
Point
Whale Beach
Spectacular houses
seem to hug the
cliffs overlooking
this fine surf beach.
The Palm Beach
Peninsula's beaches
are often less con-
gested than those
closer to the city.
Avalon
Beach
o
T
Bilgola
Beach
Scotland
Island
Newport
Beach
Church
Point
Bungan
Beach
TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS
Distance from Sydney:
About
30 km (19 miles).
Duration of
journey:
About 45 minutes to
Mona Vale Beach.
Getting there:
Take Military Rd on the city's
North Shore and cross the Spit
Bridge. Follow Pittwater Rd to
Mona Vale Beach.
When to go:
The Christmas holiday period is
the peak season and beaches can
be crowded. Ku-ring-gai Chase
offers everything from shoreline to
bushwalks and can be enjoyed
year round.
Where to stay and
eat:
Contact the visitors'
information centre for full details
of facilities.
Tourist information:
NPWS N. Region Info Centre.
Tel
9472 8949.
Mona Vale
Beach
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Bilgola Beach
A small community
of residents backs
this patrolled surf
beach set against a
pretty rainforested
valley. Wooden steps
lead down from the
ridge above through
coastal heathland.
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9am-5pm
Mon-Fri.
Christmas Day.
www
.npws.nsw.gov.au
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