 | Sydney Beaches Reviews | Tips 41 - 50 of 87 |  |
$s3This little beach is a real gem, tucked in the Kur-ring-gai National Park. It is a favourite for many as it offers a camping ground with showers and toilets. The beach is netted and very sheltered and protected from any wind. Most boaties like to moor here if a strong southerly is blowing. Bookings are essential for camping - Tel :9974 1011 . There are some excellent walks through the National Park which start from the back of the showers and meander up the hill to the National Park. www.palmbeachferries.com.au Please take your own food and water, as there are no shops at the Basin. In summer time, a motorboat shop comes in from Palm Beach with the basic essentials. Ferries run hourly from Palm Beach Wharf 9am - 5pm Monday to Thursday. 9am-8pm Friday 9am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday. Website: www.palmbeachferries.com.au
|
Collaroy Beach – is now very popular with backpackers, as Sydney Beachouse Backpackers (YHA) is located here. There are plenty of shops, cafes, and restaurants along Pittwater Road. This beach is popular for picnics as it has a charming grassy area with table and chairs, and a playground for children. There is a surf club, changing rooms and a delightful rock pool. Lets Eat: The Surf Rock Hotel www.surfrockhotel.com.au Let’s Sleep: YHA www.yha.com.au www.outdoorshack.com.au - sports hire equipment If traveling by Public Transport catch the 182 or the L90 bus from Wynyard or the 155, 157 from Manly Wharf.
|
 | |  |  | Beaches: Sydney's secret Spot. | |  |  | |  |
Discover the beautiful deep waters of the Hawkesbury River and the elongated graceful waterway of Pittwater, running from Newport to Palm Beach. Broken Bay is dominated by Lion Island with plenty of small inlets and coves to cruise your yacht, cruiser or house boat through. Set amongst four National Parks, Kur-ring-gai Chase, Marramarra, Dharug, Brisbane Water and Bouddi, there are gorgeous beaches, historic villages, mangroves, with abundance of flora and fauna. This area is similar in scenery to the Whitsunday Islands in Queensland but is only one hour drive from Sydney. It offers beautiful scenery set amongst National Parks and sandstone headlands. Take a cruise on the Hawkesbury River Cruises and spend a day enjoying the beautiful waterways, stopping off for lunch at Bobbin Head. Another suggestion is to get off at Cottage Point Inn and have lunch overlooking Coal and Candle Creek, they also have overnight luxury accommodation available but you need to book (612 9456 1011).The cruise leaves Palm Beach Wharf at 11.00am daily. A great way to see the river is to catch the Riverboat Postman, this is a service that delivers mail to isolated houses it takes approx 3 hours and runs Monday to Friday. Catch a train from Central Railway Station in the city at 8.16am to Hawkesbury River Railway Station in time to catch the mailman. (02 9985 7566) for more details. Palm Beach ferries also offers a unique way to see Pittwater which operates from Palm Beach Wharf (02 99182747) you can catch a ferry to Ettalong, The Basin, Patagona, Pearl Beach and Woy Woy. For the budget traveller you can take the ferry to The Basin and camp in the National Park perched on the waterfront. You must ring and book a site, showers and toilets are available and a shop to buy essentials(opened only in summer)02 9974 1011.Another budget accommodation is Pittwater YHA (9999 5748) catch the 156 bus from Manly Wharf to Church Point and then a ferry to Halls Wharf.
|
 | |  |
Manly is everything Australian, it is our culture. A lively Sydney beach resort with excellent accommodation, restaurants, cafes and pubs. Its alive with screeching seagulls, long sandy beaches, small coves , inlets, swaying Norfolk Pines, bikinis, cold icy beer, surfboards, festivals, music, flip flops, pink zinc, fish and chips, yachts, boats, divers, fishermen, lifeguards, and an National Trust Oceanfront Promenade. Manly is easily accessible by ferry or jetcat operating from Circular Quay(city)to Manly Wharf, the short walk up the Corso leads to the ocean beach. Surrounded by the ocean and harbour on three sides, Manly is unique with its 18 small cove harbour and ocean beaches it lays peacefully as a peninsula with stunning and breathtaking views. Manly Beach is about one mile long with a large foreshore and golden sands. The northern end is called Queenscliff Beach which has a lagoon estuary that empties into the ocean. It is quieter than Manly and is used mainly by the locals. There is an ocean pool and a tunnel, which was once chiseled out by local fishermen as a short cut to Freshwater Beach. The Centre is called North Steyne Beach and the southern corner South Steyne. Next to Manly Beach is Cabbage Tree Bay and Shelley Beach. Cabbage Tree Bay was named after the Cabbage Tree Palm and Shelley Beach is the only west-facing beach on Australians east coast and is filled with unique marine life such as the Eastern Blue Groper, the Weedy Sea dragon, Gloomy Octopus, and Little Penguin. The bay is an ideal spot for scuba diving and snorkeling because of its clear and shallow waters. The Harbour beaches include Manly Cove, Little Manly, Stores, Collins, Fairlight, Forty Basket, Reef and Clontarf beaches.There are numerous sea and harbour pools in Manly. The Bower Pool which is located half way to Shelley Beach along the walkway from Manly Life Saving Club.Little Manly Cove which is located next to Manly Wharf and is excellent for children and families.
|
| | |
 | 1 ... | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | ... 9 |  |
|
 |
 |
Search Hotels
Find the best room rates |
|
 |
|
on October 8, 2007
Sydney
