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See kangaroos in Sydney

19Jul 2019July 19, 2019

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 …

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Collaroy Beach | all abilities playground

14Dec 2017December 14, 2017
Just around the headland from Collaroy Beach all abilities playground is The Basin and Long Reef Headland.

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 …

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Snorkelling Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve | Manly

02May 2017May 2, 2017
One of the threatened species of Eastern Blue Groper that calls Cabbage Tree Bay its home. Image courtesy of @petemcgeephotography

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 …

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Manly v Bondi

16Mar 2017April 21, 2017
Surfing at Manly Beach

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 …

DianeManlypinic areas, sightsee, snorkel, surf, swim, walk10 Comments

Little Manly | Harbourside

13Feb 2017February 13, 2017
Little Manly, a great place to play

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 …

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Long Reef Headland | Fishermans Beach

20Oct 2016October 21, 2016
5 friendly pelicans at Fishermans Beach, Long Reef

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 …

DianeDee Whypaddle, sightsee, snorkel, swim, walk, wildlife5 Comments

West Head | Ku-ring-gai Chase

09Sep 2016January 14, 2018
West Head lookout with Lion Island and the Central Coast in the background

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 …

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Shelly Beach | Manly

02Sep 2016January 14, 2018
Open water swim from Manly to Shelley Beach

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 …

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Freshwater Beach

17Aug 2016September 6, 2016
Freshwater Beach, the best beach in Sydney for learner surfers and body surfers

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 …

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Cycle Narrabeen Lagoon

29Jun 2016September 6, 2016
Girl on bike cycling past Narrabeen Lagoon at Middle Creek

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 …

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Manly Dam

21Jun 2016March 24, 2017
Manly Dam viewed from the Heath Track at Allambie Heights

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 …

DianeManlyboating, bushwalk, cycle, paddle, pinic areas, sightsee, swim, wildlife10 Comments

Curl Curl

21Jun 2016September 6, 2016
Aerial view of Curl Curl Beach, taken from the Dee Why headland walk

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 …

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  • Palm Beach Lighthouse
  • See kangaroos in Sydney
  • Collaroy Beach | all abilities playground
  • 5 Sydney short walks
  • Snorkelling Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve | Manly
  • Manly v Bondi
  • Little Manly | Harbourside
  • Long Reef Headland | Fishermans Beach
  • West Head | Ku-ring-gai Chase
  • Shelly Beach | Manly

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