The picturesque beachside village of Avalon is 37km north of the Sydney CBD. The Northern Beaches peninsular is home to a stunning 40km stretch of coastline dotted with villages and towns, starting at Manly and curving all the way up to the famous Palm Beach.
Getting Here
Public Transport From the City
By Bus
Take the B-Line bus for Mona Vale from B Stand at Carrington Street, Wynyard Station. Change at Warriewood to the 199 bus to Avalon Beach. 100m walk to Avalon Recreation Centre. Approx travel time: 1hr 20 mins
By Ferry/Bus
Ferry to Manly (Wharf 3, Circular Quay) then 199 bus from Manly Wharf, West Esplanade, Stand B to Avalon. 100m walk to Avalon Recreation Centre. Approx travel time: 1hr 40 mins (plus connection time)
Travelling By Car
From South
Via Wakehurst Parkway, Pittwater Road, then Barrenjoey Road to Avalon Beach. Park in the street or in the free council car park behind the Avalon Recreation Centre off Bowling Green Lane. Approx travel time from CBD: 60 mins
From West/North
Via Mona Vale Road, Pittwater Road, then Barrenjoey Road, to Avalon Beach. Park in the free council car park off Bowling Green Lane behind the Avalon Recreation Centre. Approx travel time from Hornsby: 50 mins
Ferry from the Central Coast
Avalon is only 10 mins from the Palm Beach Ferry terminal. Sail over from Wagstaffe or Ettalong for the day. The ferry timetable can found HERE
click on the map at the bottom of the page for more information or visit Transport NSW.
Stay
Accommodation options near Avalon range from luxury boutique hotels to apartments, Airbnb rentals and a beach hostel. Search close-by suburbs including Bilgola, Newport and Mona Vale.
Eat & Drink
Avalon has a village feel and with just a short meander from the festival venue you will find numerous restaurants and cafes, that do both eat-in or take-way meals, as well as a Woolworths Metro and an RSL club.
Nearby Attractions
Comb beautiful beaches, visit a coffee shop or waterside eatery, take a stroll along the stunning coastline, or relax on the tranquil shores of Pittwater.
Avalon Beach
Just a short stroll from Avalon Village, the beach has surf waves, a free 25-metre ocean rock pool and scenic picnic areas by the beach.
Avalon Shopping Precinct
A double cinema, independent clothing boutiques, beachy home wares stores and a plethora of healthy eating places give the village a great holiday vibe.
Narrabeen
Visit the world-famous surf beach or take a walk around the beautiful Narrabeen lagoon.
Ku-Ring-Gai National Park
Take an Aboriginal heritage walk, picnic at Bobbin Head or take a cruise in Akuna Bay.
Pittwater
One of Australia’s most stunning waterways, Pittwater offers sailing, kayaking, boating and bushwalking.
Palm Beach
Famous as the setting for Home and Away, Palm Beach also offers water sports, bushwalking and outdoor adventures.
Barrenjoey Lighthouse
Located at Barrenjoey Head, Palm Beach, this heritage lighthouse is an iconic Sydney attraction with stunning views of the coastline.
The Bicentennial Coastal Walkway
Stretching all 36km from Manly to Palm Beach, this walk showcases our spectacular coastline, offering views from some of Sydney’s most beautiful vantage points.
Manly
Manly Beach stretches out for three kilometres. For something a little quieter, and more family-friendly, take a scenic walk south to Fairy Bower Pool and pretty Shelly Beach. Hire a bicycle and discover hidden harbour coves and beaches, such as Little Manly Cove and Collins Flat Beach. The 10km Manly to Spit Bridge Walk rewards you with fantastic views across the harbour. You can also browse the weekend Manly Arts and Craft Market.
Collaroy
Walk along Long Reef Headland or visit Collaroy Beach Club for lunch overlooking Collaroy Beach.
Mona Vale
Mona Vale is one of the main business hubs on the northern beaches and has a myriad of shops, restaurants and coffee shops.
Newport
Walk from Newport Beach over the headland to Bilgola Beach, or visit some of Newport’s clothing boutiques, home ware shops and eateries.
Central Coast
The ferry from Palm Beach will take you to Ettalong, or you can take a cruise to The Basin, Bobbin Head, Cottage Point, of Patonga Beach.
