Lisa's Guidebook

Lisa
Lisa's Guidebook

Sightseeing

So beautiful at high tide for jumping off the wharf, swimming, picnic at sunset or a nice walk anytime: https://tides.willyweather.com.au/nsw/sydney/paradise-beach.html
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Paradise Beach Wharf
40 Paradise Ave
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So beautiful at high tide for jumping off the wharf, swimming, picnic at sunset or a nice walk anytime: https://tides.willyweather.com.au/nsw/sydney/paradise-beach.html
You will need a car for this drive. It’s worth it. Take a picnic lunch or stop off at Cottage Point for either a cafe or fine dining restaurant lunch.
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West Head Lookout
West Head Road
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You will need a car for this drive. It’s worth it. Take a picnic lunch or stop off at Cottage Point for either a cafe or fine dining restaurant lunch.
Manly is half an hour away, or 45 mins accessible by public transport. Catch the ferry to Sydney for the most incredible sightseeing Sydney offers, only costs $15! Loads of great food and shopping options in Manly, and voted one of Australia’s best beaches. Also walk around to Fairy Bower and swim in Shelly beach.
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Manly
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Manly is half an hour away, or 45 mins accessible by public transport. Catch the ferry to Sydney for the most incredible sightseeing Sydney offers, only costs $15! Loads of great food and shopping options in Manly, and voted one of Australia’s best beaches. Also walk around to Fairy Bower and swim in Shelly beach.

Local beaches, dining and shopping

It is a beautiful village with a vibrant cafe and dining scene with nice shopping options.
Avalon is surrounded by beautiful clean beaches, several surf options, but also the quieter Pittwater side, ideal for kayaking or stand up paddle boarding. Tony Henry is owner of Avsup, operates from Clareville which is very nearby: avsup.com.au Palm Beach has great dining and beach options, plus a must do walk up to the lighthouse for magnificent views:
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Avalon Beach
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Avalon is surrounded by beautiful clean beaches, several surf options, but also the quieter Pittwater side, ideal for kayaking or stand up paddle boarding. Tony Henry is owner of Avsup, operates from Clareville which is very nearby: avsup.com.au Palm Beach has great dining and beach options, plus a must do walk up to the lighthouse for magnificent views:

Food scene

Hands down the best French restaurant in Sydney. Patrice and Natalie are superb hosts, the service is fantastic and so is the food! A reservation is a must - book a week in advance
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Bistro Boulevard
40 Avalon Parade
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Hands down the best French restaurant in Sydney. Patrice and Natalie are superb hosts, the service is fantastic and so is the food! A reservation is a must - book a week in advance
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Alma
47 Old Barrenjoey Rd
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Best cocktails, share plates and cool vibe
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Bar Elvina
50 Old Barrenjoey Road
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Best cocktails, share plates and cool vibe

Consejos para la ciudad

Cómo moverse

Hiring a car is ideal but not essential

If you don’t have a car download Keoride and buy an opal card for the B-line to city or 199 to Manly.