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Palm Beach

7.8Friend Score / 10

#6 of 8 Beaches in Sydney

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Known fornorthern beachessceniclighthouseupscale
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The jewel at the tip of the northern beaches peninsula, Palm Beach is a stunning double-sided beach with ocean surf on one side and the calm Pittwater lagoon on the other — genuinely one of the most beautiful beach settings in Australia. The lighthouse walk and views from Barrenjoey Headland are unmissable. It's a 90-minute drive or bus from the CBD, so plan for a full day.

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Last verifiedJuly 14, 2026

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7.8/10
  • Value9.0
  • iconic7.0
  • excellence9.0
  • Crowd level5.0
  • Authenticity7.5
  • Accessibility5.0
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Last reviewed July 14, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.