Northern Beaches Escape...

Living in Sydney there are so many options of things to do, it’s really hard to decide. Today we decide on an adventure to the Northern Beaches – covering Palm Beach to Manly in a day.
Starting at Palm Beach park along the beach or the car park and head north for a great walk from the beach to the Barrenjoey Light house.

By now you should be famished so book yourself in for brunch at Barrenjoey House, 1108 Barrenjoey Rd Palm Beach
Don’t forget to head back via Whale Beach to enjoy some of the best views in Sydney you’ll ever see. Heading back, stop at the Avalon Village Shops.

The boutiques in this quaint village are just divine in particularly RUST http://www.rustonline.com.au/ , definitely a hidden treasure, look for the Avalon Cinemas and head to the very back you’ll be pleasantly surprised with a mix of gifts homeware and unique vintage pieces.

We grab a coffee & milkshake at Cooks Larder http://www.thecookslarder.com.au/ and take time out to plan rest of trip… Next stop Newport Beach, the key shop to visit here is http://www.marktuckey.com.au/ trust us...

If you have time to stop for a cold beverage make sure you visit Newport Arms http://www.newportarms.com.au/ established in 1880 it’s a key landmark for all locals, the food is excellent and the views from your beer glass are pretty cool!!

As you drive through Warriewood, Mona Vale, Narrabeen make sure you stop at Collaroy and visit Alfresco Emporium http://www.alfrescoemporium.com.au/ possibly the best homeware store in Sydney – it’s Hamptons meets Northern Beaches style and there is nothing like it.
Drive through Long Reed, Dee Why, Curl Curl Beach and head over to Freshwater Beach – Pilu (one of Gourmet Traveller’s Top 100 restaurants) now has a take away kiosk, this is no ordinary kiosk! Grab a sundae with home made fudge, coffee and some cake and take a seat on the hill at Freshwater Beach http://www.piluatfreshwater.com.au/

Last stop….. Manly your choice here is endless some key favourites are The Winery Manly http://www.gazebowinegarden.com.au/ or Hugos http://www.hugos.com.au/ or 4 Pines Brewery http://www.4pinesbeer.com.au/ or Benbry Burgers http://www.benbryburgers.com.au/ or Ben & Jerry’s Manly Beach http://www.benandjerry.com.au/ …gosh I could go on, if you want more tips email me and I’ll provide best of best – Manly can be a tourist trap but if you know where to go it can also be foodies heaven! ENJOY