Scotland Island

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

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

Surf, lagoon and a headland walk between the beaches. Low-key, salty and made for a barefoot kind of day with the dog.

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

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

Pittwater views, leafy streets and a waterfront marina pace. Calm, scenic and made for a slow waterside stroll.

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

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

Leafy and harbour-edged, with bushland and Forty Baskets beach close by. Quiet, green and made for a scenic walk.

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