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About Northern Beaches

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Northern Beaches attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

Northern Beaches Best beaches

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Bilgola Beach
Bilgola Beach
Bilgola Beach
Good for Relax

Bilgola Beach

Mona Vale 4.2 km
Very good
8.3
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Blue pure water • Crowded in season
4.5 Amenities index
Warriewood Beach
Warriewood Beach
Warriewood Beach
Good for Relax

Warriewood Beach

Mona Vale 1.6 km
Very good
8.3
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Secluded relax • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season
4 Amenities index
Quarantine Beach
Quarantine Beach
Quarantine Beach
Camping

Quarantine Beach

Manly 2 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season
1.7 Amenities index
Gibsons Beach
Gibsons Beach
Gibsons Beach
Camping

Gibsons Beach

Manly 5.5 km
Good
7.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season
2.2 Amenities index
Snapperman Beach
Snapperman Beach
Snapperman Beach
Good for Relax

Snapperman Beach

Mona Vale 8.7 km
Good
7.2
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
3.5 Amenities index
Obelisk Beach
Obelisk Beach
Obelisk Beach
Camping

Obelisk Beach

Manly 4.4 km
Good
7.2
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Access by boat • Crowded in season
1.1 Amenities index
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Popular types of Northern Beaches beaches

Sand
Sand
Secluded relax
Secluded relax
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
Long beaches
Long beaches
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 39 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Northern Beaches.

Most beautiful beaches of Northern Beaches

Shelly Beach

Shelly Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque
Australia, Manly 1 km
Collins Beach

Collins Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Bright sand
Australia, Manly 1.3 km
Little Manly Beach

Little Manly Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Australia, Manly 1.1 km
Chinamans Beach

Chinamans Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Manly 4.1 km
Cobblers Beach

Cobblers Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Manly 3.9 km
Store Beach

Store Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Manly 1.7 km
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Quitest and lonely beaches in Northern Beaches

North Palm Beach

North Palm Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Secluded relax, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Australia, Mona Vale 10.3 km
Bungan Beach

Bungan Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Mona Vale 1.8 km
Turimetta Beach

Turimetta Beach
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand, Blue pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Mona Vale 2.5 km
Fishermans Beach

Fishermans Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Secluded relax, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Australia, Mona Vale 6.7 km
Washaway Beach

Washaway Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Bright fine sand
Australia, Manly 3 km
Fishermans Beach

Fishermans Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Cottage Point 4.3 km
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Sandy beaches in Northern Beaches

Avalon Beach

Avalon Beach
8.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Mona Vale 5.4 km
Manly Beach

Manly Beach
8.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Australia, Manly 0.5 km
Whale Beach

Whale Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Mona Vale 7.8 km
Freshwater Beach

Freshwater Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Manly 1.8 km
Dee Why Beach

Dee Why Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Manly 5.1 km
Camp Cove Beach

Camp Cove Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Australia, Manly 4.7 km
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Best beaches for snorkelling in Northern Beaches

Narrabeen Beach

Narrabeen Beach
8.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Australia, Mona Vale 3.6 km
Newport Beach

Newport Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Australia, Mona Vale 3.2 km
Collaroy Beach

Collaroy Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Australia, Mona Vale 5.5 km
Mona Vale Beach

Mona Vale Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Secluded relax, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Mona Vale 1 km
South Curl Curl Beach

South Curl Curl Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Australia, Manly 3.1 km
Basin Beach

Basin Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Mona Vale 1.2 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Northern Beaches

Clontarf Beach

Clontarf Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Manly 3.4 km
Kutti Beach

Kutti Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Manly 5.6 km
Parsley Bay Beach

Parsley Bay Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Manly 6.1 km
Forty Baskets Beach

Forty Baskets Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Manly 1.8 km
Lady Bay Beach

Lady Bay Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Manly 4.3 km
Castle Rock Beach

Castle Rock Beach
7.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Australia, Manly 3.1 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Northern Beaches, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly wide, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Since many beaches are sandy, we recommend taking special shoes with you to avoid discomfort during your vacation.
  • Usually, entry into the water is abrupt, so non-swimmers should be very careful. There are 23 such beaches out of 39 in the region.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Northern Beaches is less than 500 meters. 31 beaches are relatively easy to access, and 7 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

The vast majority of Northern Beaches beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Northern Beaches's beaches

Hallets Beach
10 Christian Holland

Tranquil spot for a leisurely meal and a refreshing dip

Please note that lifeguards supervise 15 beaches in the region, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is January - air temperature during this time warms up to 25.9°C and water up to 24.8°C. The coldest month is July - air temperature drops to 16.8°C and water to 16°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Northern Beaches? In total there are 39 beaches and the most popular is Avalon Beach.

Most viewed beaches of Northern Beaches

Quarantine Beach

Quarantine Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Manly 2 km
Warriewood Beach

Warriewood Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Secluded relax, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Mona Vale 1.6 km
Bilgola Beach

Bilgola Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Australia, Mona Vale 4.2 km
Obelisk Beach

Obelisk Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Manly 4.4 km
Gibsons Beach

Gibsons Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Manly 5.5 km
Snapperman Beach

Snapperman Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Mona Vale 8.7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Northern Beaches?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Northern Beaches, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 39 beaches in total, of which about 22 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Northern Beaches, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Northern Beaches?

Most of the beaches located in Northern Beaches are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Northern Beaches?

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The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Northern Beaches?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Northern Beaches by occupancy.

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If the presence of a crowd on the beach is critical for you, pay attention to where you should not go in the season.

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Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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