Things To Do
Barrenjoey Lighthouse Walk
Barrenjoey Head looms over the northern end of northern end of Palm Beach and is home to the historic Barrenjoey Lighthouse and light keeper’s cottages. You can either take the easy 800 metre access trail or the more adventurous Smugglers Track to the lighthouse where you will experience panoramic views over Palm Beach, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Broken Bay and the Central Coast. The National Parks and Wildlife (NSW) host a tour of the lighthouse every Sunday between 11am-3pm
In Palm Beach you can try the Beach to Bay walk which connects four reserves including Hordern Park, Wiltshire Park, McKay Reserve and Dark Gully Park. It’s a pleasant walk with abundant native Australian animals and plant6s, including rare spotted gum trees.
See the sights of Home and Away
You may recognise Palm Beach as the set of the iconic Australian television soap Home and Away. The Official Home and Away Tour www.officialhomeandawaytour.com.au is a great way to see the key sights of ‘Summer Bay”, such as the Summer Bay Surf Club, Alf’s Bait Shop and the rock pool. The tours are run by an expert guide and you may be lucky enough to see the soap being filmed.
Ride the ferry to the Central Coast
Take the ferry from Palm Beach to Ettalong a pretty beach town on the New South Wales Central Coast. The ferry departs about every hour from Palm Beach Wharf and takes about 25 minutes to reach Ettalong, passing between Barrenjoey Headland and Box Head.
Learn to Surf
Manly Surf School runs classes every day and their lessons cater for all levels of ability, fitness and age. If your child loves the beach this is the perfect way for them to spend the afternoon. All children are provided with the right surfboard, wetsuit and placed in the right age group to get them having the most fun. Less are run at the southern end of Palm Beach near ‘Kiddies Corner’ and the Ocean Pool. 9932 7000
Palm Beach and Pittwater Kayak Tours
Kayak across the dazzling blue water of Pittwater in a single or double kayak and swim at a beautiful secluded beach with calm, crystal, clear water. Bush walk in Ku-ring-gai National Park and learn about the history of the local area and explore Aboriginal caves and artwork with your local knowledge guide. https://www.pittwaterkayaktours.com.au/
Ecotreasures
Discover some of Sydney’s greatest natural treasures from majestical marine life to the intriguing wildlife that makes a trip into nature unforgettable.
Ecotreasures offers a variety of tours sure to cater to all tastes, showcasing Sydney’s Northern Beaches and Sydney Harbour as well as the famous Blue Mountains west of Sydney. A day spent with Ecotreasures will not only be fun and relaxing, the informative tours leave you with a better appreciation of Australia’s unique wildlife, culture and heritage.