Whale Beach

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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