Currawong is in the Ku-Ring Gai national park on the Northern Beaches of Sydney.Only accessible by boat or ferry it is a nice quiet spot to spend the weekend. There are several cottages available to rent. There is a golf course and tennis court and it has a nice beach to go fishing or swimming. Currawong Beach

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You will have to take the ferry at Palm Beach to reach this sheltered, carless beach suburb on the shores of the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. There are no shops so bring food and water with you and if you like what you see you can stay longer at one of the rustic cottages. Neighbouring Mackerel Beach offers a similar vibe. You can also access them via walking trails from West Head.

Transportation

  • ferry: Currawong Beach

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