Avalon

Avalon

Avalon Beach - Photo by Cameron Bayfield

From Sydney:
35.9kms · 52 mins by car · 90 mins by bus *

From Manly:
25.2kms · 39 mins by car · 75 mins by bus *

Quick Stats:
10,602 population (2011 Census)

* travel times are approximate and vary according to traffic conditions

Avalon was apart of 1200 acres granted to Rev. JJ Therry in 1833, after Therrys death and failed attempts to mine coal, the land was purchased by AJ Small. He established Palmgrove Park, the golf course and planted the Norfolk Island Pines along the beachfront.

Avalon is home to the few remaining koalas able to survive in an increasingly urban environment, a reminder that there once were many more in Pittwater.

Avalon Beach is superb for swimming, surfing windsurfing and fishing. A rock swimming pool is located at the southern end of the beach. A shady park area provides refuge from the summer sun, together with picnic and barbeque facilities.

Avalon is located on the Northern Beaches approx 35km north of Sydney's CBD. Avalon is east of Clareville, situated between Whale beach to the north and Bilgola to the south.

Avalon has an RSL club, local cinema, bowling and sailing clubs, golf club, supermarket, various shops and cafes.