Allambie Heights

Manly's leafy neighbour, with the bushland of Manly Dam close and a village that ticks every errand. Family-paced, green and easy-going with a dog.

Pittwater's tucked-away edge, where ferries leave for the offshore bays. Leafy, waterside and made for a slow, scenic stroll.

Surf, lagoon and a long sandy stretch at the beaches' north end. Salty, relaxed and made for a barefoot day out.

Northern-beaches surf with wetland boardwalks and a sandy front. Relaxed, green-edged and made for a day outdoors.

Leafy and bush-edged above the beaches, with ocean close by. Quiet, green and made for a coastal-hinterland walk.

Bush-edged near Manly Dam, with trails and reserves close by. Leafy, family-paced and good for a walk.

Manly-close and leafy-edged, with parks and bushland near. Family-paced and good for an easy walk.

A busy northern-beaches hub with surf, a lagoon and a long sandy front. Lively, salty and made for a beachside wander.

Leafy and bush-edged above the beaches, with ocean views and reserves close by. Quiet, green and made for a walk.

Surf one side, harbour the other, with the ferry in between. The beaches' big star — salty, lively and made for a coastal wander.