Sydney Airport 49 min
Pittwater (11 min.)
Scenic estuary between a national park & peninsula known for its Aboriginal art & yacht race. Barrenjoey Rd Before Karloo Pde (7 min) Shelly Beach (39 min.)
Small scenic beach with BBQs an adjacent restaurant & calm waters for snorkeling & scuba diving. Dee Why Beach (20 min.)
Lively sandy beach near restaurants & cafes featuring a 50 metre ocean pool & a toddler area. North Head Quarantine Station (41 min.)
Bordered by dramatic cliffs, a complex of buildings once used for the nation's quarantine practices. Sydney Heads (1 hr 2.)
Surrounding the harbor, these rocky headlands feature Australia's 1st lighthouse & scenic vistas. West Head Lookout (34 min.)
Sitting spot with dramatic coastal views & a walking path with Aboriginal rock art & carvings. Mona Vale Beach (4 min.)
Low-key beach split by a rock platform, with surfing breaks, an ocean swimming pool & picnic areas. Bouddi National Park (1 hr 29.)
This 1,532-hectare park features a temperate rainforest, marine habitats & picnic facilities. Barrenjoey Rd Opp Karloo Pde (16 min) Freshwater Beach (27 min.)
Protected beach offering calm waters for swimming as well as a 50-m. saltwater pool. Long Reef Headland (16 min.)
Sightings of sea birds & migrating whales from a loop trail on grassy hills above a marine platform. Barrenjoey Lighthouse (20 min.)
Built in 1881, this sandstone lighthouse sits at Sydney's northernmost point & offers weekly tours. Narrabeen Lagoon (12 min.)
A haven for wildlife, this large coastal lagoon offers a multi-use trail, picnic areas & boat ramps. Manly Beach (30 min.)
Bustling beachfront & surfing destination surrounded by tall trees & a variety of shops & eateries. Beaconsfield St After Barrenjoey Rd (12 min) | 
