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
Palm Beach
Palm Beach offers a small selection of boutique stores. Visit Casa in Palm Beach for Boathouse inspired homewares, interiors and gifts. Many of the items seen at Barrenjoey House can be purchased from the store and online. Some other local suggestions for shopping in Palm Beach include:
Avalon Beach
Avalon Beach is a large shopping village with boutique retail stores and a Woolworths Metro supermarket. It is located within a 10 minute drive South of Palm Beach. Some other local suggestions for shopping in Avalon Beach include:
Newport Beach
Newport Beach is a large shopping village with boutique retail stores and a Coles supermarket. It is located within a 15 minute drive South of Palm Beach. Some other local suggestions for shopping in Newport Beach include:
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.
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Sauna Amalfi
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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