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Explore the Magnificent Pittwater!

Palm Beach is situated approximately 40km from Sydney CBD and is Sydney’s most northerly beach positioned on the Pacific Ocean foreshores; it has the magnificent waterways of Pittwater nestled behind, which is an inlet of Broken Bay. Barrenjoey Headland and lighthouse strongly dominate the end of the Northern Peninsula with their stunning views of West Head and Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.

Palm Beach is one of the most beautiful parts of Sydney. The narrow peninsular is surrounded by water on three sides: Pittwater, the Pacific Ocean, and Broken Bay, making it perfect for surfing, swimming, sailing and lots more.

White sandy beaches, calm waterways and magnificent national parks hug Ettalong Beach, creating plenty of opportunities to enjoy the beauty of nature. Take your pick from swimming, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing, cycling and boating in this waterfront town on the Central Coast of NSW.

Wagstaffe is a quiet, quaint suburb on the South-Eastern Peninsula of the Central Coast. Waterfront homes line the Brisbane Waters and the surf beach is just a short stroll over the hill.

Mackerel has a great sandy beach that is perfect for the children and is the starting point for numerous bushwalks leading up to The Basin or West Head lookout. Come to stay at Mackerel for the day or hire a house and make a week of it, either way, you won’t be disappointed.

Currawong is home to eco-friendly, rustic Currawong Cottages. When you stay here you really feel like you are at one with nature. There is all the wildlife of The Basin plus a tennis court, 6-hole golf course, volleyball and lots to do.

The Basin is perfect for a day out with family and friends and can even cater to large groups such as weddings and school groups. The Basin caters to 400 campers on non-powered sites as well as acres of unspoilt beauty in the National Park.

The Basin is perfect for a day out with family and friends and can even cater to large groups such as weddings and school groups. The Basin caters to 400 campers on non-powered sites as well as acres of unspoilt beauty in the National Park.

Camp at The Basin or spend your time exploring walking tracks, mountain biking trails, breathtaking lookouts, and significant Aboriginal sites. Learn more about Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.

Itineraries

There are many different ways you can explore the Pittwater with a 24hr / 48hr Palm Beach Hopper Pass. Here are just a couple of examples to get you started.