On a peninsula a bit farther away still (just over an hour from Sydney), "Palmy" is known as a small (pop. barely 1,600), exclusive mecca for holiday homes of the rich (at one time one of Australia's millionaires had a helipad on his holiday home but it had to be removed due to noise complaints by neighbours). And so its 2.3km beach is much calmer and more uncrowded than many other local beaches. At its northern end, visitors can hike through nature reserves; dine in several award-winning restaurants; and tour 139-year-old Barrenjoey Lighthouse.
Read more in Tripatini contributor Sydney Tours´ post 4 Great Places to Hit the Sands in Sydney´s Northern Beaches.
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