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Scotland Island

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
As featured in Day trips from Sydney
Ranked #80 of 302 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Islands
Fee: No
Traveller Description: Scotland Island is a small island on Pittwater in Sydney's Northern Beaches. It is an hours drive from the Sydney CBD  or you can take a bus to... more »
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Sydney, Australia
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59 reviews 59 reviews
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

only accessible by ferry -quiet residential area but not really for tourists More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

After reading Susan Duncan's books . Salvation Creek, The House and The Briny Cafe, I was keen to visit the places she mentions in her books including The Church Point Ferry cafe, Pittwater, Scotland island and Dorothea McKellar's house which Susan now lives in. The author Di Morrisey lived on Scotland. Island in her childhood. The 1920 brothel owner Tilly... More

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Sydney, Australia
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39 reviews 39 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

a boat ferry trip, wonderful views, great walks and a million miles form all yet just there, love to visit, have friends who live there, and i think would be too hard to do that, but love going there More

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Sydney
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

When at Scotland Island and surrounds you can't believe that you are only 40 minutes from a large city. The people are friendly and enjoy the close community atmosphere. The waters are crystal clear.There are also many artistic people in the area . More

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sydney
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011

Scotland Island is a beautiful little island on the northern fringe of Sydney where you feel like you are miles away from a major city. Take a trip up to Church Point by car. Have breakfast or lunch at the Waterfront Cafe at Church Point overlooking the water. Then take a ferry trip round the Pittwater or directly over to... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2011

Magical little spot to go hideaway from it all for a night or two. As soon as you get to Church point you start to feel relaxed then by the time you've arrived by the little ferry you've forgotten all about work and the outside world. More

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