See Kangaroos in Sydney at The Basin, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Recently, my sister asked my advice about where to see kangaroos in Sydney. She had friends popping into Sydney for a few days from Europe who wanted to see Read More …
Collaroy Beach | all abilities playground

The first of its kind on the northern beaches, Collaroy Beach is an all abilities playground – both in and out of the water. All abilities playground Collaroy Beach is the first Sydney beach with an all abilities playground. If Read More …
Snorkelling Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve | Manly

Snorkelling and diving Sydney The aquatic reserve at Cabbage Tree Bay in Manly is spectacular all year round…But autumn is my favourite season to snorkel as the water is crystal clear, fish are everywhere, and the water temperature is mild. Read More …
Manly v Bondi

Manly and Bondi are Australia’s most famous beaches, so when you’re in Sydney and pressed for time, which one do you visit? I’m pitting the two mighty Sydney beaches against each other to help you decide. Categories I discuss in Read More …
Little Manly | Harbourside

Harbourside Little Manly is picturesque any time of day, and is exceptionally inviting on a hot summer’s night. Flocks of people head to famous Manly Beach from the ferry each day. However, there are pockets along the harbour, such as Little Read More …
Long Reef Headland | Fishermans Beach

Long Reef Headland and Fishermans Beach Long Reef Headland makes a great place for sightseeing, dog walking and whale watching, while Fishermans Beach at its base is a pretty cove for swimming, snorkelling and pelican watching! On days when there is Read More …
West Head | Ku-ring-gai Chase

West Head | Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park The outlook from West Head Lookout has to be one of the best views anywhere in Australia. North Head is spectacular, but I’m lost for words when it comes to describing West Head. With Read More …
Shelly Beach | Manly

Shelly Beach, just sensational! Shelly Beach and Fairy Bower are two of my favourite places to play in Manly. Tucked away in a sheltered cove at the southern-most end of Manly Beach, the scenery is visually stunning and the aquatic life Read More …
Freshwater Beach

The best beach in Sydney for learners Freshwater Beach is not just family-friendly, I would go out on a limb to say it’s the best beach in Sydney for learner surfers and people still getting comfortable with swimming in waves. Read More …
Cycle Narrabeen Lagoon

Cycle around beautiful Narrabeen Lagoon Any time of year is a good time to visit Narrabeen Lagoon. The large coastal lagoon, often referred to as Narrabeen Lakes, is half way along the Northern Beaches peninsula and is a great spot Read More …
Manly Dam

Relax or get active at picturesque Manly Dam Manly Dam is a beautiful place to relax or get active. The freshwater lake is surrounded by bush and provides picturesque picnic grounds and a playground for swimming, mountain biking, bushwalking and boating. Created as a Read More …
Curl Curl

Swim, surf, walk – do it all at Curl Curl Curl Curl is a long sandy beach with massive sand dunes at the rear. It has surf life saving clubs at both ends, as well as ocean pools and easy headland walks. Located just south Read More …