Manly:
Check out colorful marine life at Oceanworld, entertain the kids at Manly Waterworks, rent a kayak or ocean ski for a harbour or ocean paddle, enjoy one of the many fine waterfront restaurants, shop, swim or take a walk around to Shelley Beach (one of the few east coast beaches with a westerly aspect) to capture the setting sun. There are booking agencies in the Corso for tours and sports hire, such as bike riding, roller blading, tennis, golf and parasailing. Manly offers excellent shopping and its proximity to the city make it an ideal starting point for ferry trips to Taronga Zoo and other Sydney Harbour attractions. A visit to Quarantine Station at North Head is a must – and while you are at North Head, take a look at North Fort Artillery. Do the Manly-to-Spit walk.

Brookvale, Harbord and Curl Curl:
For a rainy-day escape, check out Warringah Mall at Brookvale. Another great family spot (for swimming) is Freshwater Beach at Harbord. If you are feeling active, take a relaxing walk around nearby Curl Curl Lagoon.

Dee Why, Long Reef and Collaroy:
Entertain the kids at seafront parks at either Dee Why or Collaroy Beaches, grab a bite at one of the local restaurants, enjoy 18-holes on the seafront at Long Reef, take an invigorating walk along the Long Reef headland, or catch a movie at Collaroy’s art-deco style cinema.

Narrabeen, Warriewood, Mona Vale,Terrey Hills, Newport, and Avalon:
Try sailboarding or kayaking on Narrabeen Lakes, surfing at one of the three glorious beaches, golf, boating at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, take in a movie or go shopping at Centro Warriewood shopping mall, discover our native wildlife at Waratah Park Earth Sanctury, visit the Baha’i House of Worship, enjoy a meal at the Newport Mirage, or the Newport Arms Hotel.

Whale Beach and Palm Beach:
Inspect historic Barrenjoey Lighthouse, swim at glorious Palm Beach, shop, dine and generally chill-out in one of Sydney’s most exclusive areas.

Hawkesbury River, Ku-ring-gai Chase and Pittwater:
Cruise the magnificent waterways, visit Cottage Point, stop at The Basin, take in the views at West Head, take a ferry across Broken Bay to the Central Coast, and enjoy the many, spectacular walking trails.