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Guide to Palm Beach

Welcome
Getting to Palm Beach
When to visit

Chill out in Palm Beach at the exclusive end of Sydney's Northern Beaches.

Palm Beach, or 'Palmy' as it's called by locals, lies at the end of a long peninsula, fringed by surf on one side and tranquil Pittwater on the other. Its golden sands and clear waters have inspired Sydney’s wealthy to build holiday houses on its leafy hills. But down on the ground, things still feel pretty modest when there's sand between your toes.

Fly into Sydney Airport (SYD) on either a domestic or international flight and drive just over one hour north to arrive at Palm Beach.

Palm Beach is 45km (28mi) north of Sydney
Car hire options are available at the airport. Pre book or hire upon arrival.

Thanks to its small size, you can get around Palm Beach on bike or foot. Alternatively, catch a taxi or self drive throughout the suburb.

Palm Beach is a popular destination for coastal activities, which is why it’s no surprise that the best time to visit is during the summer. During long weekends, public holidays and Christmas and Easter time, this suburb comes alive with locals and visitors alike. So if crowds aren’t your thing, avoid these peak times.

High season: Summer (December to February)
Low season: Winter (June to August)

Top things to do in Palm Beach

Barrenjoey Lighthouse Walk, Palm Beach, New South Wales © Destination NSW

Hike through forests, beaches and bays

Take the easy 800m (0.5mi) access trail to Barrenjoey Lighthouse for panoramic views over the Central Coast, try the Beach to Bay walk amongst the local flora and fauna, or walk the 100km (62mi) Sydney’s Great Coastal Walk.

The Boathouse, Palm Beach, New South Wales © Destination NSW

Dine at Palm Beach's best restaurants

You won’t go hungry with restaurants like Boathouse Palm Beach serving breakfast and lunch with a side of water views, and the award-winning restaurant Jonah’s, serving contemporary Australian cuisine paired with a 1,500-strong wine list.

Palm Beach, New South Wales © Destination NSW

See the sights of Home and Away

Palm Beach is the set of iconic Australian television soap Home and Away. The Official Home and Away Tour is a great way to see the key sights of "Summer Bay", such as the Summer Bay Surf Club, Alf’s Bait Shop and the rock pool.

Manly Surf School, Sydney, New South Wales © Destination NSW

Get out on the water

Palm Beach is home to secluded beaches and clear, turquoise water so whether you are floating in The Basin, or learning to surf with Manly Surf School you will see why enjoying the water at Palm beach is a must-do.

Pearl Beach, Ettalong, Central Coast, New South Wales © Nick Rains, Destination NSW

Ride the ferry to Ettalong

Take the historic ferry from Palm Beach to Ettalong, a pretty beach town on the Central Coast. On the ferry, get the ultimate view of the surrounds like Barrenjoey Lighthouse, the southern Central Coast beaches, Lion island and the nearby national parks.