Balgowlah Heights

A surf-village beach between the headlands, relaxed and easy-going. Salty, friendly and made for a beachside stroll.

The quiet northern end of Manly's beach, with a headland walk and rock pools. Salty, relaxed and made for a coastal stroll.

Bushland-edged and easy-going on Garigal's doorstep, with reserves and trails close by. Northern-beaches hinterland calm, green and built for a walk.

A ferry-only beach hamlet wrapped in bush and Pittwater calm. Remote, wild and made for a true off-grid wander.

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

Semi-rural beaches hinterland — bushland, acreage and big skies. Trades footpaths for space and room to roam.

Peninsula surf and a laid-back village, with the beach and Pittwater both close. Relaxed, salty and easy-going with a dog.

Northern-beaches suburbia, leafy-edged with parks and reserves close by. Quiet, family-paced and good for an easy walk.

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

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