Northern Beaches’ outdoor lifestyle, dazzling scenery, arts and culture, are just a few drawcards for visitors. Explore foreshore trails, pop-up markets, art exhibits and music festivals. You needn’t travel far from the city to feel like you left it way behind. Let us share some highlights to inspire your visit.
Highlights
Discover our stunning headlands, coastal pathways, and cliff tops with breathtaking lookouts. Enjoy relaxed dining at a one of our fabulous beachside cafés or restaurants.
Water Sports
The Northern Beaches is home to some of Sydney’s best surf beaches. Take some surf lessons, or swim with spectacular views from one of our dramatic ocean pools. There’s also paddle boarding through the Pittwater estuaries or along to pretty Shelly Beach. Just be mindful of dolphins and penguins!
Events
There's always something to do on the Northern Beaches - the hardest thing is picking which event you'll go to next. Plan your next trip around one of Council's yearly events or festivals using our event calendar.