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Sue
October 3, 2026
Palm Beach is a beautiful long stretch of sand along the eastern side of the narrow peninsula, with the Pacific Ocean on one side and the sheltered waters of Pittwater and Broken Bay on the other. The golden beach curves north toward Barrenjoey Head, with excellent surf at the northern end and calmer swimming conditions farther south, including a 50-metre ocean rock pool. From the beach, you can walk up to the heritage-listed Barrenjoey Lighthouse for sweeping views over the coastline, Pittwater, and Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
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Best routes near Palm Beach
4.7
(6)
40
hikers
18.7km
05:25
430m
430m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Hard
5.0
(2)
83
hikers
8.20km
02:21
170m
170m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Moderate
6
hikers
9.92km
02:49
210m
210m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
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