Tours and Getaways - Self Drive Tours

Northen Beaches NSW

Tours and Getaways

North - 1 Day Drive
Sydney - Northern Beaches - Sydney

From Harbour Bridge travelling north take the Mosman exit
Follow into Mosman Military Rd. (4.4 km - about 8 mins)
Drive though Mosman to the large round-a-bout take the 2nd exit Bradley's Head Rd
Travel .4km to the Esplanade, drive all the way to the water
REMEMBER: When you arrive at a fork in the road, take the left - right goes to the ferry entrance to the Zoo.
Driving to Bradley's Head you will notice old ruins of early Sydney convict built defense; this is Sydney's oldest defense sight.
Arriving at the car park and your opportunities alight and enjoy the view
There is a lot to see here. The foremast of the cruiser HMAS Sydney, first ship to engage into battle in WWI, is mounted on the headland. The headland was also used for shooting of scenes for mission Impossible II.
Now back to Mosman, at the round-a-bout turn right onto Raglan Street. Now follow all the way to Balmoral Beach. Turn left and drive along the beach (The Esplanade) A nice picnic spot all the way to the other end.
Turn Left at Awaba St and drive to the top of the hill. (Nice View behind)
Turn right onto Spit Road. Wind you way down to Spit Bridge. Here you can stop and wonder through the marina looking at all the beautiful boats moored there.
Cross the Spit Bridge travel to the top of the hill. At the lights turn right Sydney Rd
Follow all the way in to Manly. You will come to a "T" section. Belgrave St. Turn right, this will take you down to the Ferry Warf. This is a nice spot to visit and along to the right is an Aquarium. On your left is the famous "Corso".
Parking: Turn left her on to East Esplanade then turn left again at next comer into Wentworth St. Travel to end of street Parking is on the left. Lift to the top, ground level exit and walk to Corso and along the beach promenade.
Leaving Manly exit car park turn left and left again travel along Esplanade. North Steyne is the next beach, keep driving to a "T" section turn right. Queenscliff Rd. Follow all the way to the end to see Harbord Beach and Pools
Leave car park and turn right follow this road to a "T" section Turn right at Laurence St. and follow the road to Curl Curl beach.
Follow this main road, Griffith Rd it will turn left on to Howard St at the end and you will turn right onto Pittwater. This is now the main road that will take you all the way through the northern beaches to the peninsula and Palm Beach.

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