Cromer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Northern-beaches bohemia: surf, a barefoot village and bush running down to the sand. Relaxed to the core and made for a dog that likes salt in its fur.

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.