Guidebook for Freshwater
Food Scene
Cruise Espresso Freshwater
27 Moore RdGreat coffee
A variety of entertainment and dining options all under one roof. Set on top its iconic headland location, Harbord Diggers has long been a haven for families and the new venue offers a range of unique spaces and features to keep the young (and the young at heart) entertained all day long.
The new venue is also home to four new dining options, each with dedicated kid’s menus, including restaurants, WaterDragon, Teddy Larkin’s and AcquaFresca by Pilu, as well as a casual café, DD Collective. From Asian dumplings to authentic Italian pizza and pasta, steak and seafood, parmigianas and salads.
http://harborddiggers.com.au/page/future-precinct/club
39 locals recommend
Harbord Diggers
88 Evans StA variety of entertainment and dining options all under one roof. Set on top its iconic headland location, Harbord Diggers has long been a haven for families and the new venue offers a range of unique spaces and features to keep the young (and the young at heart) entertained all day long.
The new venue is also home to four new dining options, each with dedicated kid’s menus, including restaurants, WaterDragon, Teddy Larkin’s and AcquaFresca by Pilu, as well as a casual café, DD Collective. From Asian dumplings to authentic Italian pizza and pasta, steak and seafood, parmigianas and salads.
http://harborddiggers.com.au/page/future-precinct/club
https://www.pilu.com.au/our-story/pilu-baretto/
There is a great cafe and in the late afternoon Baretto (small bar) at the small kiosk.
Also for an upmarket dining experience the restaurant offers Sardinian, and regional Italian food.
139 locals recommend
Pilu at Freshwater
Moore Roadhttps://www.pilu.com.au/our-story/pilu-baretto/
There is a great cafe and in the late afternoon Baretto (small bar) at the small kiosk.
Also for an upmarket dining experience the restaurant offers Sardinian, and regional Italian food.
Mrs Jones the Baker
1-3 Moore LnBakery and Dessert Shop with coffee and Gelato - Amazing
Marilynas Famous Pizza
1/3 Moore RdGreat for takeaway pizza's. Phone: 99391231
Stowaway Bar
1-3 Moore RdGreat place from drinks and eatshttp://www.stowawaybar.com/
Deep Sea Food
16 Lawrence StGreat for takeaway. Very popular on a hot night
Phone 9939 8777
Pub food for a casual dinner
Phone: 99391231
http://www.harbordbeachhotel.com.au/
39 locals recommend
Harbord Hotel
29 Moore RdPub food for a casual dinner
Phone: 99391231
http://www.harbordbeachhotel.com.au/
Freshie Chickens
1 Moore LnTakeaway Chicken, burgers and salad's
Sushi Hiro
19A Lawrence StJapanese
Phone: 9938 1231
Gusto On The Beach
Carrington ParadeRight on the beach
Great restaurants from casual to upmarket dining
https://www.hugos.com.au/ Hugo's
http://www.sakerestaurant.com.au/manly/home/ Sake
http://www.elcaminocantina.com.au/location/manly-wharf/ El Camino Cantina
http://manlywharfhotel.com.au/ Manly Wharf Hotel
https://www.bettysburgers.com.au/#Locations
Betty's Burgers
254 locals recommend
Manly Wharf Hotel
East EsplanadeGreat restaurants from casual to upmarket dining
https://www.hugos.com.au/ Hugo's
http://www.sakerestaurant.com.au/manly/home/ Sake
http://www.elcaminocantina.com.au/location/manly-wharf/ El Camino Cantina
http://manlywharfhotel.com.au/ Manly Wharf Hotel
https://www.bettysburgers.com.au/#Locations
Betty's Burgers
Deewhy Beach
Many great restaurants across the road from the beach
Criniti's Manly
54 West EsplanadeGreat for families and groups
https://www.crinitis.com.au/
Shopping
A nice indoor/outdoor mall 5 minutes drive with every shop and convenience you would need.
https://www.westfield.com.au/warringahmall
57 locals recommend
Warringah Mall, Pittwater Rd, Stand B station
A nice indoor/outdoor mall 5 minutes drive with every shop and convenience you would need.
https://www.westfield.com.au/warringahmall
Essentials
Great for fresh fish, meat, fruit and vegetables, cheese etc.
https://www.harrisfarm.com.au/pages/manly
Open 7am - 8pm most days (check website)
5 minute drive
434 locals recommend
Harris Farm Markets
30 Springfield AveGreat for fresh fish, meat, fruit and vegetables, cheese etc.
https://www.harrisfarm.com.au/pages/manly
Open 7am - 8pm most days (check website)
5 minute drive
Open 7am - 10pm most days. Check website
https://www.woolworths.com.au/Shop/StoreLocator/NSW-Balgowlah-1573?utm_source=GooglePlaces&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=GooglePlaces&utm_content=NSW-Balgowlah-1573
130 locals recommend
Woolworths Balmain
276 Darling StOpen 7am - 10pm most days. Check website
https://www.woolworths.com.au/Shop/StoreLocator/NSW-Balgowlah-1573?utm_source=GooglePlaces&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=GooglePlaces&utm_content=NSW-Balgowlah-1573
Parks & Nature
Lovely Harbour Beach with laid-back beachside cafe with window bench seats and outdoor tables, serving breakfasts and burgers.
101 locals recommend
Little Manly Beach Kiosk
42 Stuart StLovely Harbour Beach with laid-back beachside cafe with window bench seats and outdoor tables, serving breakfasts and burgers.
Great cafe on the water in Clontarf where kids can swim . Very scenic
https://www.birdandbear.com.au/locations
7 locals recommend
The Sandy Bear
Sandy Bay RoadGreat cafe on the water in Clontarf where kids can swim . Very scenic
https://www.birdandbear.com.au/locations
Sightseeing
Fabulous zoo with amazing view of Sydney Harbour
94 locals recommend
Taronga Zoo, Bradleys Head Rd station
Fabulous zoo with amazing view of Sydney Harbour
https://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/sydney-north/palm-beach
Discover the splendour of Palm Beach, from glittering blue waters and golden sands to towering pines and magnificent vistas at Barrenjoey Head, Sydney’s northernmost seaside point. You’ll enjoy a fun range of water sports, iconic heritage, ferry rides, romantic cruises and waterside restaurants.
231 locals recommend
Barrenjoey Lighthouse
1199D Barrenjoey Rdhttps://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/sydney-north/palm-beach
Discover the splendour of Palm Beach, from glittering blue waters and golden sands to towering pines and magnificent vistas at Barrenjoey Head, Sydney’s northernmost seaside point. You’ll enjoy a fun range of water sports, iconic heritage, ferry rides, romantic cruises and waterside restaurants.
Getting Around
Manly Ferry to Circular Quay. The nicest way to get to Sydney City
https://transportnsw.info/routes/details/sydney-ferries/f1/090F1
280 locals recommend
Manly Wharf station
West EsplanadeManly Ferry to Circular Quay. The nicest way to get to Sydney City
https://transportnsw.info/routes/details/sydney-ferries/f1/090F1
Everything Else
Manly, has a relaxed holiday vibe. Sandy, tree-fringed Manly Beach is one of the city’s famed surf spots, and there are broad coastal views on the oceanfront walk to sheltered Shelly Beach. The Corso is a buzzing pedestrian strip lined with laid-back pubs and family-friendly eateries. Bush trails on North Head offer sweeping views of the harbour and city skyline.
752 locals recommend
Manly Beach
Manly, has a relaxed holiday vibe. Sandy, tree-fringed Manly Beach is one of the city’s famed surf spots, and there are broad coastal views on the oceanfront walk to sheltered Shelly Beach. The Corso is a buzzing pedestrian strip lined with laid-back pubs and family-friendly eateries. Bush trails on North Head offer sweeping views of the harbour and city skyline.