Resort

Australia,
Palm Beach

Introduction

Exclusive Palm Beach is 40km north from the heart of Sydney and removed from the bustle of city life. This most northern suburb feels more like a hidden seaside village than millionaires' row. Sensational homes creep down the sandstone cliffs on this narrow peninsula, overlooking the Pacific on one side and the idyllic sailing waters of Pittwater on the other. It's a special spot where for decades the rich and famous have been coming for weekends and holidays.

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Essentials

  1. It’s all about the view. The higher up the hill your house is, the better. No infinity-edged pool? Try the ocean.
  2. Hit the lengthy beach to walk, run, swim and for people watching.
  3. Who’s renting what house and when, is all-important come Christmas.
  4. Hit the walking trail up to Barrenjoey Lighthouse. Great exercise and views.
  5. Pack your boardshorts and a surfboard. You can’t live without them at Palmy.

Two-hour tour

  • — See Aboriginal cave paintings at Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.

  • — Drive to Avalon for shopping and lunch.

  • — Board the ferry to Mackerel beach.

Hotels

  • Palm Beach Bed & Breakfast

    122 Pacific Road

    + 61 2 9974 1608

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  • Domain Residential

    + 61 2 9974 2300

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  • Iluka Resort Apartments

    1097-1101 Barrenjoey Road

    + 61 2 9974 3733

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Dining

  • The Greedy Goat

    1031 Barrenjoey Road

    + 61 2 9974 2555

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  • Dunes Restaurant and Kiosk

    1193 Barrenjoey Road

    + 61 2 9974 3332

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  • Pronto Creative Food

    1095 Barrenjoey Road

    + 61 2 9974 5695

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  • The Boat House

    Governor Phillip Park

    + 61 2 9974 3868

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  • Palm Beach Wine Co

    1109 Barrenjoey Road

    + 61 2 9974 4304

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  • The Basin — Hop on a ferry across Pittwater to The Basin for a sandy beach and views of a landlocked lagoon.

    Palm Beach

  • The Barrenjoey Lighthouse — Take a bottle of wine up to The Barrenjoey Lighthouse for sweeping views of Pittwater, Lion Island and Palm Beach

  • Jonah's

    69 Bynya Road

    + 61 2 9974 5599

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  • Barrenjoey House

    1108 Barrenjoey Road

    + 61 2 9974 4001

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  • Beach Road

    1 Beach Road

    + 61 2 9974 1159

  • Palm Beach RSL

    1087 Barrenjoey Road

    + 61 2 9974 5566

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Reading

  • Palm Beach Newsstand

    22 Ocean Road

    + 61 2 9974 4048

  • Bookoccino

    37a Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon

    + 61 2 9973 1244

Shopping

  • Property by L.J. Hooker

    1073 Barrenjoey Road

    + 61 2 9974 5999

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  • Warringah Mall

    Corner Old Pittwater Road and Condamine Street, Brookvale

    + 61 2 9905 0633

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  • Palm Beach Home

    Shop 1, 1105 Barrenjoey Road

    + 61 2 9974 2117

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  • Stylish beach driftwood sculptures from Les Interieurs

    5-349 Barrenjoey Road, Newport Beach

    + 61 408 500 400

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  • Rustic furnishings from Rust

    39 Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon

    + 61 2 9973 4268

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Basics

  • Palm Beach General Store

    1118 Barrenjoey Road

    + 61 2 9974 1016

Transport

Limousine/car

Fitness

  • Run from the Pittwater side around the coast road to the ocean and along the beach.

  • Swim with sea critters in the ocean pool at the south end of ocean beach.

  • Enjoy the spectacular waters with some canoeing or windsurfing.

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