plan your stay

Sydney’s Palm Beach has plenty of hidden treasures to explore during your stay at Barrenjoey House. Below is a guide to the best local things to do, curated by our team.

 

beaches

  • Palm Beach

    The iconic Palm Beach is a large surf beach, located over the hill from Barrenjoey House. It is a patrolled beach in Summer.

  • Snapperman Beach

    Snapperman Beach is located on Pittwater, and is accessible from Snapperman Lane off Iluka Road. It is a smaller beach and is not patrolled.

  • Whale Beach

    Located over the hill from Palm Beach, Whale Beach is a large surf beach. It is a patrolled beach in Summer.

  • Clareville Beach

    Clareville Beach is located on Pittwater, and is accessible from Delecta Avenue in Clareville. It has plenty of grass areas to set up for the day and offers barbecue facilities.

  • Avalon Beach

    Avalon Beach is a large surf beach. The Northern end of the beach is ideal for swimming and families. It is a patrolled beach in Summer.

 

Shopping

 

local markets

  • The Beaches Market

    One of the top farmer, produce + product markets in Sydney. Every Friday morning at Rat Park, Warriewood.

  • Palm Beach Market

    Palm Beach Market offers local produce and products. Every fourth Sunday of the month, at Governor Phillip Park, Palm Beach.

 
 

friends of barrenjoey house

  • Sauna Amalfi

    Enjoy 25% off Sauna Amalfi treatments when you stay with us at Barrenjoey House. Sauna Amalfi is a luxury, Amalfi-inspired studio, offering full-spectrum infrared saunas and contrast therapy (hot/cold) via a traditional steam sauna and UV-filtered cold plunge. Located in the heart of Avalon, unwind at Sauna Amalfi followed by lunch or dinner at Barrenjoey House, the perfect way to make the most of your stay with us. To redeem, use code FRIENDS25 online or over the phone, link in bio. Please note your accommodation confirmation email will be requested to redeem the offer. Terms + Conditions apply. 

 

STAY

  • Barrenjoey House

  • Contemporary Hotels

  • LJ Hooker Holiday Rentals

  • Jonah’s Whale Beach

 

boating

  • Palm Beach

    Boat hire is available from Barrenjoey Boat Hire, located next to The Boathouse Palm Beach. Barrenjoey Water Taxi offers trips to Patonga and other locations in Pittwater.

 

surfing

  • Palm Beach, Whale Beach + Avalon Beach are known for their surf breaks.

    Sydney Surf School offer surfing lessons and stand up paddle boarding lessons at Palm Beach.

    Beach Without Sand in Palm Beach offer surfboard rentals, equipment + other beach supplies.

 

walking

  • Barrenjoey Road Walkway

    The pathway between Barrenjoey House and Palm Beach is an easy and enjoyable way to explore the area nearby to Barrenjoey House.

  • Barrenjoey Head Lighthouse Walk

    The Barrenjoey Head Lighthouse is a Sydney icon, and offers panoramic views of Sydney and the Central Coast. The walking track up to the Lighthouse is popular, and is accessible from the Northern end of the car park at North Palm Beach. This 25-30 minute walk requires moderate fitness and is best during the earlier hours of the morning or late afternoon.

 

ON-SITE EXPERIENCES

  • Enjoy a casual meal at Barrenjoey House restaurant

  • Have a beach picnic with takeaway flatbreads + cocktails

  • Unwind in the shared lounge area + courtyard during your stay

  • Swim in the calming waters of Pittwater

  • Watch the sunset at Happy Hour

  • Relax in your room whilst watching the latest Netflix series

 

LOCAL EXPERIENCES

  • Visit Casa (previously The Boathouse Home) for Single O coffee and breakfast daily or an Italian-inspired lunch and dinner menu from Thursday to Sunday

  • Stand up paddle boarding or kayaking from Barrenjoey Boat Hire

  • Surf the waves at Palm Beach

  • Hike up to Barrenjoey Head Lighthouse

  • Catch the ferry or water taxi over to The Boathouse Hotel Patonga

  • Catch the ferry to the Basin

  • Surfing lessons with Manly Surf School

  • Hunt and gather at Palm Beach Markets - 4th Sunday of the month