An artists tour of the nothern beaches

Offering views of the Tasman Sea, this lively hotel dating from 1859 is across the road from Manly Beach, 400 m from Manly Wharf and a 10-minute walk from Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary.

Manly, a ferry ride from the CBD, offers a laid-back holiday vibe with famous surf at Manly Beach, coastal walks to Shelly Beach, a lively Corso with pubs, and family-friendly spots, plus scenic bush trails on North Head.

The 1.5 km long beach lies on the western 'backside' of North Palm Beach and like its eastern counterpart links Barrenjoey Head to the Palm Beach mainland.

Cafe MONAKA showcases the relaxed, northern beaches café culture with a twist of Japanese inspired aspects of tea, food and lifestyle products.

Specialising in the procurement of delicious coffee. Focusing on the correlation between selection, roasting, and brewing that best represents its unique qualities.

Since its 2012 pop-up, Keel Surf & Supply in Freshwater, Australia, founded by Jason and Tarsh Langendam, has grown into a vital hub for surfers, artists, and designers, with its gear evolving through collaborations with local artists.

Contemporary, modern & indigenous art displayed in a classical-style building, founded in 1871.