Newport

Newport is about 20 kilometres north of Manly and offers visitors the choice of a good surf beach beside the main road to Palm Beach and access to the beautiful Pittwater, which is the southern arm of Broken Bay - the northern boundary of the Sydney metropolitan area. Pittwater is a haven for sailing and yachting enthusiasts as it is free of shipping apart......[More]

Newport

Newport is about 20 kilometres north of Manly and offers visitors the choice of a good surf beach beside the main road to Palm Beach and access to the beautiful Pittwater, which is the southern arm of Broken Bay - the northern boundary of the Sydney metropolitan area. Pittwater is a haven for sailing and yachting enthusiasts as it is free of shipping apart from a couple of small local ferries.

Newport is home to the prestigious Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club and the Royal Motor Yacht Club as well as small sailing clubs. RPA and RMYC overlook their respective marinas and have bars and restaurants, which are open to visitors.

The Newport Arms Hotel is one of the best known pubs in Sydney. It is a popular meeting place on weekends and holidays with regular music, most often jazz. The hotel has a restaurant, bistro and a large outdoor area with views of Pittwater. Though Newport straddles a spit of land like Manly, its is a very long and steep walk between the beach and Pittwater.

Buses do run through both sections, but the service is infrequent. Newport is a place best visited by car unless you just want to spend an afternoon at the pub. The main street of Newport parallels the surf beach and has several cafes and restaurants.

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