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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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5 Sydney short walks

18May 2017May 18, 2017
Sydney short walks, glimpse of CBD through bushland at Garigal National Park

North-side Sydney short walks Tearing your hair out at the end of a wet weekend? Kids suffering from cabin fever? Or do you simply need to get out of the house and into the great outdoors to stretch your legs? The northern 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

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

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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Bushwalking without fear of ticks

28Jul 2016August 4, 2019

Preventing and removing ticks The Northern Beaches has the best wildflowers you’ll see anywhere in Sydney, and I encourage you to go out and find them. Don’t let a tiny insect deter you from getting out in nature and doing a bit 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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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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North Head

25May 2016August 31, 2016
Looking over Sydney Harbour from North Head

The beauty and majesty of Sydney Harbour never fails to impress, and for the absolute best panoramic views of the harbour you just have to visit North Head Santuary.

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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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