Balgowlah is a suburb of northern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Balgowlah is the gateway to Sydney's beachside suburb of Manly and the Northern Beaches. With its parklands, bays and beaches along the foreshores of Sydney Harbour, Balgowlah attracts many holiday makers every year.
Balgowlah is home to many parks, reserves and beaches:
Price range for holiday rentals in Balgowlah is around $500/week up to $1500.
Around the harbourside suburbs of Balgowlah and Manly, there are many choices for luxury holiday rentals. Explore our site to find your perfect place to stay on the Northern Beaches.
Yes! Balgowlah sits on the shores of Sydney Harbour and has beaches such as Manly and Balgowlah Cove, as well as the smaller surrounding beaches. From your luxury holiday rental in Balgowlah you can head on down for a swim or surf at one of the many local beaches. If you're looking to dive into some history check out the famous local beaches such as North Harbour Reserve, Reef Beach, Forty Baskets Reserve, Fairlight Beach.
North Harbour Reserve is a popular holiday spot for recreational activities including beach games, picnics, barbeques with friends and family. There are BBQs available at the reserve along with change rooms that provide showers, toilets and accessible facilities. You can also take your pet for a walk here.
Manly Cove is a famous Sydney beach and a place to relax, swim and sunbathe. This is a popular spot for holiday rentals in Balgowlah with its location just over the road from Manly Beach. The rocky coastline along Manly Cove is suitable for fishing and exploring. As well as this there are several great restaurants nearby if you feel like treating yourself to a meal out whilst on holidays.
Forty Baskets reserve is a secluded area of bushland with an open grassed area. This is a popular spot for barbeques, picnics and relaxing. The family-friendly beach is great for swimming, fishing and catching crabs. You can also enjoy the sandy beaches that are perfect for sunbathing all year round.
Fairlight Beach is popular with both holidaymakers and residents around the Northern Beaches. The place has excellent water sports conditions like windsurfing, sailing and kayaking with an ideal location to catch views of the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. It's also the perfect spot for snorkelling close by you'll find Reef Beach which is another stunning beach on Sydney Harbour. As well as all this there are BBQs available at Fairlight Beach along with change rooms that provide showers, toilets and accessible facilities.
Dobroyd Headland is an unspoiled parkland with spectacular views of the Sea, Manly Cove and North Harbour. It is located in Balgowlah Heights and separated from Shelly Beach by a rock wall. You can enjoy bushwalking, birdwatching and picnicking with sensational views.
There is no cost as the parkland is publicly accessible.
When is it open? The parkland opens every day of the year, unless there are dangerous conditions such as high winds or heavy rains. For up-to-date information please contact Manly Council on (02) 9976 4000. Please note: Dogs are not allowed here except for guide dogs. Nearby parks that allow dogs include North Harbour Reserve and Forty Baskets Reserve.
There is no public transport to this parkland. The closest bus stop is just past Shelly Beach on Military Road.
Balgowlah is home to many beaches on Sydney Harbour which are guarded by local Surf Lifeguards. The Northern Beaches Council provides Surf Lifeguards for Manly, Dee Why and Freshwater beaches during summer.
There are several ways you can access Balgowlah from the Sydney CBD. The public buses that operate in the area have several stops throughout Balgowlah as well as connecting Manly, Spit Bridge and many other destinations from around Manly. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Circular Quay to Manly Wharf which offers breath-taking views of Sydney Harbour. From here it is a short walk around the corner to Balgowlah. Finally the drive from the city takes about 30 minutes making this a great place for a quick getaway in a luxury holiday rental.
All different types of holiday rentals exist in Balgowlah including luxury beachfront apartments, houses with stunning views over Manly Beach, chic townhouses located near trendy cafés and shops and more. Moreover, a number of holiday rentals offer exceptional amenities which provide a range of facilities including swimming pools and spas, saunas and tennis courts.
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