| SYDNEY'S NORTHERN BEACHES :: NEW SOUTH WALES THE NORTHERN BEACHES HAS A REPUTATION OF BEING AN INSULAR PENINSULA. It was said during the recent Coronavirus pandemic that locals were more happy than most Sydneysiders to be locked down in their local government area (LGA). Why would they want to leave, when they had everything they needed a short walk or drive away? As Chat GPT attests, the people of the Northern Beaches are generally known for their relaxed and laidback lifestyle, which is heavily influenced by the region's coastal location and natural beauty. Many residents of the Northern Beaches are active and enjoy outdoor activities such as surfing, swimming, hiking, and cycling. ch_color_title = "#0000CC"; ch_color_border = "#FFFFFF"; ch_color_text = "#000000"; ch_color_bg = "#FFFFFF"; The coastal and lake foreshore is home to kangaroos, wallabies, gliders and many birds. It is true: when I lived here as a child, I couldn't wait to get out. Some people call the Central Coast "Mt Druitt by the sea", perhaps with good reason. Compared to the Central Coast, the houses here appear plainer, and smaller. The atmosphere is more working class. One might imagine that we have left the orbit of Sydney, and entered the embrace of Newcastle. That said, many of the houses on the foreshore have their own piers, and boating a big deal here. to hate the Central Coast, more than myself. This page here is an attempt of contrition... My own parents used to just down the road at Umina Beach looking across the bay to Lion Island and Palm Beach, the habitat of reclusive Sydney movie stars. I used to think it was as boring as hell neighbourhood but I try to stay here at least once a year. I have lived at the other end of the coast too, up in the wild Wyong Shire, near the infamous caravan park at Tuggerawong. My parents at the time were running the discount grocery store there, and they had their fare share of run-ins with murders and other nefarious crimes. Here we go, from south to north, following the caravans of summer:
PALM BEACH | 33 ° 54' 151 ° 30' E LET"S IMAGINE WE ARE TRAVELLING FROM THE NORTH TO THE SOUTH, THE PATH THAT I WILL TAKE ONCE THE ESCAPE FROM OZ FINALLY BEGINS. The first place that you hit is Barrenjoey Lighthouse, with its sweeping views of Broken Bay and the Pittwater. . Even though Morisset was only 20km or so distant, I found it almost impossible to visit. In 2013 I had got the train which connects Wyong and Newcastle, and disembarked at Morisset. I sloshed around in the rain, looking for the temple. I was hoping it would something like Nan Tien Temple, in the Illawarra, but it Is fairly basic in comparison. Palm Beach.  website here.
 A lot of tourists come to visit the kangaroos at Morisset Park. They hang out in the grounds of the Morisset Psychiatric Hospital. the wealthier (and more socially sophisticated you are). Check out these million dollar houses on Coral Crescent.
AVALON | 33 ° 51' 151 ° 31' E Bangkok Sidewalk: . Looks like a good place to eat. NEWPORT THE SUBURB IS SYNONOMOUS WITH SURFING AND SAILING. There are a number of marinas on the Pittwater side, at Marks Point, on Ada Street, and then there is the Belmont 16s on The Parade... Metro Mirage Newport: 2 Queens Parade West, Newport. Website: website here. With stunning views of the Ku-Ring-Gai National Park and the Pittwater, the Metro Mirage has its own private jetty and a waterfront restarant serving breakfast on weekends. The front desk is open 24 hours. Discounts are available for long-term stays. The Newport: 2 Kalinya Street, Newport. Website: website here. Formerly known as the Newport Arms (I believe?), this is an iconic Northern Beaches venue a short distance from the Metro Mirage. Fresh seafood is sold, Pale ales and pizza. Opposite the Metro Mirage is this local institution. NARRABEEN It is quite a spiritual region. Not only is there a Thai temple (the Wat Pah Buddarangsee), there is also a Shanti Mission Harmony Centre. My brother went to a Christian university here liam Bean, explode
Narrabeen Sands Hotel: . Website: website here.. THE ENTRANCE SITUATED ON THE MOUTH OF TUGGERAH LAKE, THE ENTRANCE is one of the classic seaside towns that you can find in this part of the world... (For the full guide to The Entrance, click here.
NEWPORT | 33 ° 04' S 151 ° 66' E EAST OF GOSFORD, ON THE ENTRANCE ROAD, ONE COMES ACROSS THE SUBURB KNOWN AS ERINA HEIGHTS. The land been granted this stretch of paradise after his arrival in the colony of New South Wales. According to notes from the period, the land here was heavily timbered with "trees of gigantic height". Indeed, some of the tree stumps were so large they could be hollowed out and used as temporary sheds and homes. These days, Erina Heights offers visitors an old-world village atmosphere. Beyond the village, you will find remnants of the great hardwood forest that brought prosperity to the place a century ago. Here, among the shadows, is tranquility -- and a reminder of what once was.
 ... I finally made it here for my 47th birthday. There is just one place to eat, Crusoe's on the Lake, but it is quality. I ate filet mignon, which was divine.  KANWAL VILLAGE  wikimap here TYPICAL MODERN AUSTRALIAN SUBURBAN SHOPPING CENTRE IN A SLIGHTLY ELEVATED LOCATION NEAR TUGGERAH LAKE, WYONG SHIRE. There is a fish and chips shop there which seems to do a de. The last time I visited with my parents just before Christmas we did pies instead. As is typical in Australia these days, they stuff a lot of things into pies. Even kangaroo meat if you are lucky.
LAKE MUNMORAH  streetmap here IF YOU TRAVELED AROUND THE NORTHERN REACHES OF THE WYONG SHIRE BEFORE 2017, YOU WOULD HAVE SURELY NOTICED THE TWIN TOWERS OF THE LAKE MUNMORAH POWER STATION, WHICH RISE GREY OVER THE GREYGREEN SCRUB. They were a local landmark, until their demolition. MANNERING PARK CATHERINE HILL BAY  THIS IS NOT ONLY ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND WILD AND PHOTOGENIC PARTS OF THE CENTRAL COAST, BUT IT IS ALSO A PLACE STEEPED IN THE WORKING CLASS HISTORY OF THE 19th CENTURY. The village is named after the Catherine Hill, a schooner wrecked here in 1867. Coal was discovered and mined by the New Wallsend Company which bought up the land, built a jetty and opened the mine in 1873. Back in those glory days about 1000 tons of coal a week were taken by horse-drawn skips from the mine to a loading chute on the jetty. That has all faded today -- but to my mind, there is nothing more enchanting than ghostruins from the past. Especially anywhere near the coast with its frequent salty gusts, any ruin is priceless. And Catherine Hill Bay is a ruin. Of a very friendly kind.
The last time I was there I took this photo from the nearby Munmorah National Park, which is a fabulous place with a retro Aussie beach holiday vibe. While we were there, watching the crows battle eagles in the sky, we were treated to an inpromptu flyover by Australian Air Force jets from the nearby air base. It seemed to be a particularly popular place for fishermen of all nationalities, and the seas off the rocks looked lethally strong and dangerous. Container ships sat patiently off the shore, waiting for their turn to fill up on minerals at the port north at Newcastle. The Sydney Morning Herald said thus about Catherine Hill Bay: "Catherine Hill Bay is a quiet old mining village within the City of Lake Macquarie, 119 km north of Sydney via the Newcastle Freeway and the Pacific Highway. Despite the beauty of the bay and its attractive situation in a valley surrounded by high hills and bushland the presence of the rusty iron and lifeless machinery inevitably colours the visitor's perspective of the bay. Certainly Catherine Hill Bay has a very different feel to the gay, busy tourism-based towns of the Central Coast.
"The village is named after the Catherine Hill, a schooner wrecked here in 1867. Coal was discovered and mined by the New Wallsend Company which bought up the land, built a jetty and opened the mine in 1873. The coastal location facilitated shipment and avoided the bar at the entrance to Lake Macquarie. The enterprise employed 70-100 men, whose cottages, still lining the roadside, formed the basis of the nascent township." - the coastal photo ring.
THIS IS NOT ONLY ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND WILD AND PHOTOGENIC PARTS OF THE CENTRAL COAST, BUT IT IS ALSO A PLACE STEEPED IN THE WORKING CLASS HISTORY SWANSEA In the days of the the Awabakal Aborigines who used to live here, this area was called Galgabba. It was said to be an ideal place to live with plenty of sea and fresh water fish, birds and animals to sustain upon. When the white fellas came they called the area Pelican Flats (can you imagine why?) The present rather more genteel and pretentious name Swansea didn't come about until 1887 following the successful petition work of a local postmaster. Bus 91 and 99 connect Lake Haven with Swansea via the Pacific Highway. On the way, you can stop at some other attractions like Catherine Hill Bay. Visit Caves Beach at low tide! Churchill's B&B Spa: On Airbnb. THIS IS NOT ONLY ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND WILD AND PHOTOGENIC PARTS OF THE CENTRAL COAST, BUT IT IS ALSO A PLACE STEEPED IN THE WORKING CLASS HISTORY SWANSEA In the days of the the Awabakal Aborigines who used to live here, this area was called Galgabba. It was said to be an ideal place to live with plenty of sea and fresh water fish, birds and animals to sustain upon. When the white fellas came they called the area Pelican Flats (can you imagine why?) The present rather more genteel and pretentious name Swansea didn't come about until 1887 following the successful petition work of a local postmaster. Bus 91 and 99 connect Lake Haven with Swansea via the Pacific Highway. On the way, you can stop at some other attractions like Catherine Hill Bay. Visit Caves Beach at low tide! Nearby you can see Spoon Rocks, constructed to transport coal on to nearby ships.Stay at the Swansea Motel, next to a bus stop on the Old Pacific Highway, south of the bridge! There is a McDonald's a short walk inland, which might suit me if I am hungry between lessons! Drink at Swansea Hotel. SUMMERLAND POINT  WHILE TECHNICALLY being part of the Central Coast, the twin suburbs of Summerland Point and Gwandalan hug the southern foreshore of Lake Macquarie. The powerful owl resides here, and there is an Institute of Sport facility too. Boats (including one houseboat!), blue water, blue skies... distant realms, it is always interesting for me to go back there, and recall past days. As places go, it is a nice place to base yourself, if you want to dream of other worlds. TERRIGAL |  TUGGERAH |  YARRAMALONG | THE YARRAMALONG VALLEY OPENS LIKE A FRACTAL IN THE NORTH-WEST PART OF THE WYONG SHIRE... Horses, turf farms, home of TreeTops Adventure Park, which is located in the Ourimbah State Forest. It is just across the road from the Yarramalong Valley Horse Farm Stay, a popular wedding venue. While kids might be inclined to dangle from the trees, adults are drawn to the bushwalking and camping opportunities in the area: it took Marek Blas one hour and 37 minutes to complete the Ourimbah State Forest Loop. This is the original "Happy Valley" territory, and one might stumble upon a possible illegal Rave party while wandering around. is is just one festival oany. For a more comprehensive list of Australian festivals and --+- . Street markets are all the rage in Sydney, and Bondi Beach has its share. The Bondi Beach Market is held every Sunday in the grounds of Bondi Beach Public School (phone 02/9398 5486). At nearby Bondi Junction, a market is held from 10am-5pm in the Oxford Street Mall (phone 016/288 907.) There is also a night market held at Roscoe Mall on Campbell Pde, Thrusday-Sunday, from 5pm. The goods here are mainly cotten wear, jewellery and leather. ++-+ NIGHTLIFE. The daylife in Bondi centers around the beach, as it rightly shoref="http://homepage.ntlworld.com/ian.lloyd23/holiday/sydney/day2.htm">Brit Downunder hinted at the problem when he wrote: WYEE | The Wyee Nursery is said to be a good place to , Malta, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland,, Taiwan, Cyprus, Italy, Belgium and France. Only applicants from these countries who are aged between 18 and 30 years and without dependent children are eligible to apply for a Working Holiday visa. --+- If you have a working holiday visa, or are a student intending to work, you should obtain a tax file number (TFN). You can apply for this in person, or online at the Tax Office's website. --+- Backpacker jobs available in Australia include: Waiting in restaurants and bars, labouring and building work, shop assistant and retail jobs, nursing, nanny and cleaning services, office temping, fruit picking, and other farm work such as jackeroo'ing.
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