Bayview

Where the northern beaches exhale: open sand, a rugged headland and rock pools. Relaxed, coastal and happy to share the path with a salty dog.

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

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

Leafy and harbour-edged, with bushland and Manly Dam's trails close by. Quiet, green and made for a proper walk.

Brookie's swapped sheds for breweries, and most pour with a dog at your feet. Light-industrial by day, beer-garden social by arvo, a quick hop from Manly sand.

Northern-beaches surf and a long sandy front, with the coast walk on tap. Relaxed, salty and made for a beachside wander with the dog.

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

Bush-edged and easy-going on Garigal's doorstep, with reserves and trails close by. Leafy, roomy and built for a proper walk.

Bush-edged and leafy above the beaches, with reserves and quiet streets. Green, calm and made for a walk.

Lagoon, surf and a lakeside loop made for walking. Northern-beaches relaxed, breezy and built for a day outdoors with the dog.