Warriewood

Semi-rural and bush-wrapped on Ku-ring-gai's doorstep — acreage, big skies and trails out the back. Where the northern beaches go quiet and green.

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.

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

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

A calm harbour beach with Clontarf Reserve's green and Spit views close by. Family-friendly, leafy and made for a sand-and-stroll day.

A leafy harbour pocket with the Manly-to-Spit walk on the doorstep. Quiet, scenic and made for an easy foreshore stroll.

Bush-edged northern-beaches suburbia, with reserves and quiet streets. Leafy, family-paced and good for a walk.

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

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