Sightseeing
SUMMER: Drive to Palm Beach and catch the ferry to Mckeral Beach. Make sure you pack a picnic as no food or water over there. Great beach for swimming and a lovely ferry ride.
Great WINTER walk: Brilliant hike up to the lighthouse. Best early or late afternoon to miss all the tourists and the midday heat. Take the stairs up and the path down. Amazing views. No drinking water so make sure you take some for your walk. Grab coffee and breakfast at the Boathouse on the way back.
231 locals recommend
Barrenjoey Lighthouse
1199D Barrenjoey RdGreat WINTER walk: Brilliant hike up to the lighthouse. Best early or late afternoon to miss all the tourists and the midday heat. Take the stairs up and the path down. Amazing views. No drinking water so make sure you take some for your walk. Grab coffee and breakfast at the Boathouse on the way back.
Shopping
bassike Avalon
41 Avalon ParadeCool clothes if looking for something special.
OneTeaspoon Avalon
40 Old Barrenjoey RdIt's cool.
Bookoccino
66 Old Barrenjoey RdGreat for a rainy day. Coffee and books
Florist and gift shop in case you need a little gift or flowers for someone. The best in town ask for Sarah - she's awesome!
7 locals recommend
Haven and Sarah
33 Old Barrenjoey RdFlorist and gift shop in case you need a little gift or flowers for someone. The best in town ask for Sarah - she's awesome!
Food and Nightlife
The Newport
2 Kalinya StCool place for drinks and dinner - all options. A must-visit.
Barrenjoey House
1108 Barrenjoey RdGreat place for dinner - make sure you book a table.
Special occasion restaurant (very expensive but seriously great food and restaurant).
25 locals recommend
Bert's Bar and Brasserie
2 Kalinya StSpecial occasion restaurant (very expensive but seriously great food and restaurant).
Best margarita's ad Mexican food. Get there early and request a balcony seat to watch the street life. Also great for a morning coffee.
58 locals recommend
Alma
47 Old Barrenjoey RdBest margarita's ad Mexican food. Get there early and request a balcony seat to watch the street life. Also great for a morning coffee.
Bistro Boulevard
40 Avalon ParadePerfect for a cold winter night - make sure you book!
Cravings
Oceana Traders - Seafood Merchants
31 Old Barrenjoey RdBest prawn tacos ever!!!
Essentials
Woolworths Avalon
74 Old Barrenjoey RdFood scene
Girdlers
1-5 Hilltop RdTen-minute walk to great coffee or chai. Good breakfast ad lunch.