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| Palm Beach |
Palm Beach. I heard a lot good things about this place and it is less than 1.5 hours away from my place. We started our journey after Boxing Day.
First, we stopped at Bilarong Reserve and Playground. Bilarong Reserve is located on Wakehurst Parkway at Narrabeen. It has playground, bushland reserve, foreshore reserve and boat ramp.
Bilarong Reserve has a lot of facilities: barbeques, seating, public amenities, picnic area, pay & display parking, tables, power, playground, pathway, cycleway, walking track easy, shade, tap or bubbler, native birds and native animal. The reserve attracts many visitors because of its scenic location and peaceful atmosphere. The lagoon surrounding Bilarong Reserve is popular for swimming, windsurging, canoeing and fishing.
From Google Map,
Enjoy the breath-taking view from Narrabeen Lakes....
The playground is state of the art and caters for all ages. It has a grotto, adventure trail which contains stone carvings of mythical creatures, space net combination, spica poles, supa nova and fenced, shaded junior play area. It has wonderful stone sculptures of wondrous mythical beasts and playground.
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| Isn't it he is cute? |
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| Can you see how many creatures on the statue? |
Although there are no cafes or restaurants near the reserve, there are plenty of coffee shops and restaurants just a short drive away at Narrabeen or Warriewood. The Reserve has a paid parking area which is rarely full.
The Barranjoey Lighthouse at Palm Beach was out next stop. But we didn't reach up to the top as the lighthouse and the cottages can only be accessed by a one kilometre walk from the car park.We looked at it from the Palm Beach.
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| The Barranjoey Lighthouse is on the headland jutting into the seaPhotograph: Winton Irving |
From Google Map:
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| View the lighthouse and the cottages from the Palm Beach |
We spent most of the morning by the beach.
Lunch at The Boat House, Palm Beach
The Boathouse Palm Beach has restored the lifestyle and culture of seaside eating offering modern Australian cuisine for breakfast and lunch. The contemporary beachside setting allows you to sit back and relax, whilst enjoying flavour some meals created by our chefs with the freshest local produce and seafood. The Beer Battered Flathead + Chips are the best on the Northern Beaches!
There’s indoor seating too, amid the hustle and bustle of the kitchen and the coffee station, but the place to be is out on the timber deck overlooking Station Beach.Find a spot at a wooden picnic table, then order inside from a menu written up on a blackboard, which includes bowls of bircher piled high with peaches, passionfruit and yoghurt; a saucy bacon and egg roll; and avocado on toast layered with heirloom tomatoes and bacon for breakfast. Lunch includes bowls of prawns (totally my faourite!), Beachouse Burgers and beer battered flathead with homemade tartar sauce among other such seafaring dishes. If you are Seafood Lover like me I suggest Seafood Antipasto (Tiger Prawns, braised octopus, oysters, smoked trout pate & W.A Scampi) and this dish is enough for two persons.
Take your number at the counter when you order and let a wandering eye breeze over the selection of sweet things - muffins, lemon meringue tarts and caramel slices – to keep in mind for later. And don’t miss the milkshakes and smoothies, which come rich and creamy in old glass milk bottles.
Though brimming with diners from near and far, vying for tables to sit and linger on the weekends, the food here is deliciously fresh and full of flavour – all part of the incentive for the drive from the city. And if your breakfast is perhaps taking longer than it should, revel in the fact that you’re sitting on a waterfront deck sucking up the sun, experiencing picturesque Sydney as its best.
Address:1151 Barrenjoey Rd, Palm Beach, New South Wales 2108 (Govenor Phillip Park)
- Hours 7.30am-4.30pm daily
- No booking but it is very popular and pack.
- We ordered:
Bucket of Tiger Prawns $39.00
Housemade seafood sauce + miche bread
Seafood Antipasto $46.00
Tiger Prawns, braised octopus, oysters, smoked trout pate & W.A Scampi
The Boathouse Beef Burger $26.00
Beetroot tapenade, bacon, egg, pineapple, cheese + caramelised onion
Pineapple & Mink smoothies
From Google Map:
We were so full after our lovely meals then we decided to head to the hotel for rest..... The Newport Mirage is a multi-award-winning 4-star waterfront hotel.
Stayed in their only family accommodation - two single beds in first room & interconnecting into second bedroom with a queen bed. Bathroom off this room & smartly refurbished except for a dated toilet. Had small balcony overlooking driveway. Room is close to Reception - bathroom wall adjoins the Reception Lounge but very quiet for our overnight stay.
Opposite of our hotel is Newport Arm Hotel. Newport Arms has been a landmark amongst hotels, attractions and restaurants in Sydney for those who appreciate the best. Whether you live across town or on the other side of the world, a visit to Sydney's most famous pub icon.
One of the attractions unique to the Newport Arms is the Northern Beaches largest outdoor cinema screen. Initially installed in the beergarden for the Sydney Olympics, it is a sports fanatic's dream. Sit back on the grass and watch your favourite sport whilst soaking up the sunshine and views. FoxSports shown daily including all special events.
Hotel facilities include:
- Terrace on Pittwater Restaurant
- Outdoor cinema feat. major sport events
- Garden Bistro & Bar
- Two Kids Playgrounds
- Extensive waterfront seating
- Hotels Accommodation Rooms
- Extensive wine lists
- All weather dining areas
- Extensive dining menus
- Multiple function options & rooms
- World 1st, 18 tap beers at single pt
- TAB, Fox sports
- Ample Parking
- Drive Thru Bottle Shop
- City Bus stop at door
The next day we took Fantasea Ferry from Palm Beach to Ettalong.
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| A little friend in the ferry |
Welcome to Ettalong Beach!
Ettalong Beach is a Central Coast popular and safe family favourite. It's a waterfront town overlooking Broken Bay and Lion Island.
Ettalong Beach’s appeal lies in its beaches, lagoons, waterways and safe swimming for children.  |
| Ettalong Beach |
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| friendly place for dogs too |
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| Mantra Hotel | Ettalong Beach Club |
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| My daughter said she loves seaweed |
Ettalong Beach Touist Resort
Imagine a resort styled to reflect the ambience of a Mediterranean village, with beautifully appointed beachside accommodation, a choice of fine dining, the casual atmosphere of cafes & alfresco eateries, and the joie de vivre of shopping at the village markets. Take in a movie at the Cinema Paradiso, relax in the Roman Baths & Spa or just wander across the road to enjoy the pristine waters and white sands of beautiful Ettalong Beach - the choice is yours!
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| beautiful structure of the building |
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| Taste of Istanbul |
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| German Pastries |
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| Antique Shop |
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| old sewing machine |
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| Art & Craft for kids and adults |
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| Jumping Castle for Kids |
The Ettalong Beach Club is located just 90 minutes north of Sydney on the NSW Central Coast, nestled between Woy Woy and Umina.
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The first thing you'll notice is the view. At Ettalong Beach club you'll enjoy beautiful, sweeping views over Broken Bay and Lion Island, and all the way an hour south to Palm Beach.
As you look around the club you'll see impressive conference and special events facilities that cater for up to 900 people. There's the sun-drenched Tallow Beach Terrace, Rocky Point Cafe and Half Tide Brasserie.
The food choices cover every taste and mood, the regular live entertainment including roaming Jazz musicians is free and there's a certain feeling around the club that simply makes it a nice place to visit.
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| Beef Nachos |
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| Roasted Pork |
Photos taken while waiting for ferry to return to Palm Beach...
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| Heading Back to Palm Beach |
It was a very relax short trip indeed but hopped over a few places. Defintiely will go back again.
Have you been to Palm Beach or Ettalong? I would love to hear from you.
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