Janette & Patrick’s Guidebook
Recreation & Relaxation
Places to Play, Chill out and share time together
Our local and one of the few beaches you can park right next to the sand. The Cafe under the surf club is perfect to share a meal at any time. It’s low key and very casual with great views, food & coffee.
30 locals recommend
Warriewood Beach
Our local and one of the few beaches you can park right next to the sand. The Cafe under the surf club is perfect to share a meal at any time. It’s low key and very casual with great views, food & coffee.
You love the movies? Try out our local and treat yourself to the Grand Theatre seating.
67 locals recommend
United Cinemas Warriewood
4 Vuko PlYou love the movies? Try out our local and treat yourself to the Grand Theatre seating.
Not cooking and want a club atmosphere with exceptional food, cafe, music, activities, playground for the kids, etc, etc....and only 5 minutes walk away?
18 locals recommend
Pittwater RSL Club
82 Mona Vale RdNot cooking and want a club atmosphere with exceptional food, cafe, music, activities, playground for the kids, etc, etc....and only 5 minutes walk away?
You like Golf? One of two very local courses. The other is Bayview
22 locals recommend
Mona Vale Golf Club
3 Golf AveYou like Golf? One of two very local courses. The other is Bayview
You like Golf? One of two very local courses. The other is Mona Vale
9 locals recommend
Bayview Golf Club
1825 Pittwater RdYou like Golf? One of two very local courses. The other is Mona Vale
Only a 13 minute bike ride away you will find a haven for wildlife, this large coastal lagoon offers multi-use trails where you can ride on easy trails for a relaxing ride around the entire lagoon or challenging ones if you are into mountain biking. Many picnic areas & a boat ramp where you can hire kayaks and SUP's to cruise around the lagoon.
107 locals recommend
Narrabeen Lagoon Trail
Lakeshore DriveOnly a 13 minute bike ride away you will find a haven for wildlife, this large coastal lagoon offers multi-use trails where you can ride on easy trails for a relaxing ride around the entire lagoon or challenging ones if you are into mountain biking. Many picnic areas & a boat ramp where you can hire kayaks and SUP's to cruise around the lagoon.
Places of Interest
Sightseeing, Special Places, Day Trips
Check out where the hit TV Show "Home and Away" is filmed. Palm Beach "IS" Summer Bay.
Enjoy a walk to Barrenjoey Lighthouse, eat at any number of cafe's and even top end restaurants, visit the rock pool, play a round of golf, go for a swim or even a surf.
353 locals recommend
Palm Beach
24 Ocean RoadCheck out where the hit TV Show "Home and Away" is filmed. Palm Beach "IS" Summer Bay.
Enjoy a walk to Barrenjoey Lighthouse, eat at any number of cafe's and even top end restaurants, visit the rock pool, play a round of golf, go for a swim or even a surf.
Great harbour views and the City of Sydney and a military history to boot. Head back to Manly Corso the focal point of Manly as a part-pedestrian mall lined with popular surf shops, pubs, cafes, galleries, and street entertainment.
197 locals recommend
North Head
Great harbour views and the City of Sydney and a military history to boot. Head back to Manly Corso the focal point of Manly as a part-pedestrian mall lined with popular surf shops, pubs, cafes, galleries, and street entertainment.
The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney. Located on the foreshore of Sydney Harbour, it is widely regarded as one of the world's most famous and distinctive buildings and a masterpiece of 20th century architecture.
1998 locals recommend
Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney. Located on the foreshore of Sydney Harbour, it is widely regarded as one of the world's most famous and distinctive buildings and a masterpiece of 20th century architecture.
Warriewood Wetlands are the largest remaining sand plain wetland in the northern Sydney area. It provides a variety of habitats for native animals and also plays a vital role in flood mitigation, nutrient recycling and filtering sediments. The wetlands contain several Endangered Ecological Communities.
The 2.4km walkway network provides an excellent opportunity to enjoy the natural attributes of the wetlands and gives bird watchers greater access to enjoy their passion.
8 locals recommend
Warriewood Wetlands
14 Jacksons RdWarriewood Wetlands are the largest remaining sand plain wetland in the northern Sydney area. It provides a variety of habitats for native animals and also plays a vital role in flood mitigation, nutrient recycling and filtering sediments. The wetlands contain several Endangered Ecological Communities.
The 2.4km walkway network provides an excellent opportunity to enjoy the natural attributes of the wetlands and gives bird watchers greater access to enjoy their passion.
Scenic spot in Ku-ring-gai Chase. A perfect sitting spot with dramatic coastal views & a walking path with Aboriginal rock art & carvings.
102 locals recommend
West Head Lookout
West Head RoadScenic spot in Ku-ring-gai Chase. A perfect sitting spot with dramatic coastal views & a walking path with Aboriginal rock art & carvings.
Cutting-edge Australian & international contemporary art in a grand, waterside art deco building.
829 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art
140 George StCutting-edge Australian & international contemporary art in a grand, waterside art deco building.
Food scene
Every Sunday from 8:30am in the carpark of Pittwater RSL.
Go buy fresh organically grown fruit, vegetables, nuts, bread. Shop for clothing and flowers. Even a jumping castle for kids.
13 locals recommend
Organic Food Markets
82 Mona Vale RoadEvery Sunday from 8:30am in the carpark of Pittwater RSL.
Go buy fresh organically grown fruit, vegetables, nuts, bread. Shop for clothing and flowers. Even a jumping castle for kids.
Warriewood Square
12 Jacksons RdFood, shopping, hairdresser, post office & the bank.
Sightseeing
Don't just look at it, go climb it!! Sydney Harbour Bridge is a global icon.
202 locals recommend
BridgeClimb Sydney
3 Cumberland StDon't just look at it, go climb it!! Sydney Harbour Bridge is a global icon.
The Rocks is a neighbourhood of historic laneways in the shadow of Sydney Harbour Bridge. Locals and tourists mingle at the open-air Rocks Markets, purchasing street food and handmade fashions. The area has some of Sydney’s oldest pubs and many of the upscale restaurants have harbour views.
612 locals recommend
The Rocks
The Rocks is a neighbourhood of historic laneways in the shadow of Sydney Harbour Bridge. Locals and tourists mingle at the open-air Rocks Markets, purchasing street food and handmade fashions. The area has some of Sydney’s oldest pubs and many of the upscale restaurants have harbour views.
Go catch a ferry from fabulous Manly over Sydney Harbour to Sydney City arriving at Circular Quay. Here you will see the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Fort Denison and many other fantastic sights.
280 locals recommend
Manly Wharf station
West EsplanadeGo catch a ferry from fabulous Manly over Sydney Harbour to Sydney City arriving at Circular Quay. Here you will see the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Fort Denison and many other fantastic sights.
Taronga Zoo is a scenic excursion with a fine zoo included. Ferry, cable car and descending walks make for a great day. You can catch a ferry from Manly or Circular Quay. Why not visit the town of Mosman whilst you are there, known for its affluent harbourside suburb where well-heeled locals frequent the boutiques and bistros along Military Road. Chowder Bay is a popular kayaking spot, surrounded by 19th-century buildings and a few chic waterfront restaurants. Families head to Taronga Zoo for native wildlife and to Balmoral Beach for swimming and sandcastles. Bungaree’s Walkway is a bushland trail leading to harbour views at Georges Head
645 locals recommend
Taronga Zoo Sydney
Bradleys Head RoadTaronga Zoo is a scenic excursion with a fine zoo included. Ferry, cable car and descending walks make for a great day. You can catch a ferry from Manly or Circular Quay. Why not visit the town of Mosman whilst you are there, known for its affluent harbourside suburb where well-heeled locals frequent the boutiques and bistros along Military Road. Chowder Bay is a popular kayaking spot, surrounded by 19th-century buildings and a few chic waterfront restaurants. Families head to Taronga Zoo for native wildlife and to Balmoral Beach for swimming and sandcastles. Bungaree’s Walkway is a bushland trail leading to harbour views at Georges Head
City/town information
Sydney is famous for its landmarks like the Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach, and Harbour Bridge. It’s also known for its gorgeous blue harbour water, shopping, and vibrant food culture. The Rocks is a neighbourhood of historic laneways in the shadow of Sydney Harbour Bridge. Locals and tourists mingle at the open-air Rocks Markets, purchasing street food and handmade fashions. The area has some of Sydney’s oldest pubs and many of the upscale restaurants have harbour views.
31 locals recommend
Sydney
Sydney is famous for its landmarks like the Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach, and Harbour Bridge. It’s also known for its gorgeous blue harbour water, shopping, and vibrant food culture. The Rocks is a neighbourhood of historic laneways in the shadow of Sydney Harbour Bridge. Locals and tourists mingle at the open-air Rocks Markets, purchasing street food and handmade fashions. The area has some of Sydney’s oldest pubs and many of the upscale restaurants have harbour views.
Katoomba area is the heart of Blue Mountains National Park. This popular day trip from Sydney is home of the iconic Three Sisters. It's packed with heritage walks, world-class views and waterfalls
92 locals recommend
Katoomba
Katoomba area is the heart of Blue Mountains National Park. This popular day trip from Sydney is home of the iconic Three Sisters. It's packed with heritage walks, world-class views and waterfalls