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Palm Beach

Sydney, New South Wales 2004, Australia
61 2 9974 1373
Ranked #16 of 302 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 109 Reviews
Type: Beaches, Neighbourhoods
Activities: Dining
Traveller Description: Palm Beach / Pittwater /Hawkesbury River Palm Beach is situated approximately 40km from Sydney CBD and is Sydney’s most northerly beach positioned on... more »
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Sydney, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

This place is just a little bit too far from Sydney. In fact it's as far as you can go without having to swim. It's a top notch beach, as any of the surrounding billionaire property owners will atest, plus there's the aquatic playground known as Pittwater/Broken Bay on the otherside of the peninsula. If you feel the urge take... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

This is the beach where Home & Away is filmed and as we are fans of the soap it had special significance for us. It is very clean and very scenic. More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

If you are a H&A fan this is a must, esp if filming is on that day. Lovely beach, worth the wee drive out of the city. More

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poppadoms01235
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

In april, which is a little out of season it was empty which was great got to really appreciate the beach. If your a fan of Home & Away this is where you'll find the Summer Bay Surf Club and the famous sand walkway to the beach. Besides the fact though that it is the beach were the tv show... More

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Sydney, Australia
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Palm Beach has an enviable location on the end of the northern beaches. It has great ocean beach for surfing and fishing with good eateries.It also fronts Pittwater,disputably the best waterway in Sydney with ferries going to Ettalong and the beaches on the opposite shore including The Basin National Park. the only problem with Palm Beach is the cost of... More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Long trip but definately worth it ! Golden sand, beautiful and relaxing. I could easily live here for ever. More

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Adelaide, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

The bus service is regular and cheap - go there. Beautiful beach on one side and Pittwater on the other. Go to The Boathouse (on the Pittwater side) for a fantastic breakfast or lunch. Walk to the Barrenjoey lighthouse - and then follow the coastal walk down to Avalon, more food or coffee and catch the bus back to the... More

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Marrakech, Morocco
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Great if you have a car, but there is a public bus that goes here as well. Beautiful beach, much less crowded than most Sydney beaches, something different, definitely visit if you have the time More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Def the most beautiful beach I have seen in Sydney so far! Way nicer than Bondi More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Awesome place to take the family and see a bit of Home and Away! More

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