Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(Cutler Rd, Clontarf; 171)
Rugged and beautiful, Washaway is a secluded little spot within
Sydney Harbour National Park, near Grotto Point on the Manly Scenic Walkway.
CLONTARF BEACH
(Sandy Bay Rd, Clontarf; 132)
A low-lapping elbow of sand facing the Spit Bridge that's pop-
ular with families, with grassy picnic areas.
BEACH
ROSE SEIDLER HOUSE
Iconic Sydney architect Harry Seidler designed this modest 50-sq-metre house (1950) for his mother and father,
Rose and Max.
Rose Seidler House
( 9989 8020;
www.hht.nsw.gov.au
; 71 Clissold Rd; adult/child/family
$8/4/17; 10am-5pm Sun; 575) is a modernist gem, with free-flowing open spaces, retro colour schemes
and hip furnishings. Every year the Historic Houses Trust holds a Fifties Fair (usually in August) on the
grounds. The house is around 22km northwest of Manly and a fair hike from Wahroonga train station (approx-
imately 40 minutes; around 3km) − the bus gets closer but you're better off with your own wheels.
Warringah
FRESHWATER
(Moore Rd; 139)
This discreet sandy bay just north of Manly has a cool ocean pool and
plenty of teenagers. Good for learner surfers.
BEACH
CURL CURL
(Carrington Pde; 139)
Attracting a mix of family groups and experienced surfers, Curl Curl
is a larger beach north of Freshwater with rocky saltwater pools at each end, a swampy la-
goon and curly waves.
BEACH
