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Palm Beach to Collaroy

The full northern beaches ocean run

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Terrain map of Palm Beach to Collaroy showing the real GPX route, kilometre markers and photo stops
Coral: GPX route · numbered circles: kilometres · A–H: photo stops · S/F: start and finish

Distance

21.51 km

Elevation

339 m

Time

1 hr 50 – 2 hr 25

Type

Point to point · Hard

Course overview

A long ocean-side run down the northern beaches, linking Palm Beach, Avalon, Newport, Mona Vale, Warriewood and Narrabeen before finishing at Collaroy. Rolling headlands, beach after beach and one of the best long runs in Sydney.

  1. 0 kmPalm Beach — Set off south along the ocean side.
  2. 5.4 kmAvalon Beach — First major beach, with taps and toilets.
  3. 10.8 kmNewport Beach — Halfway. Refill and settle into a rhythm.
  4. 16.8 kmWarriewood to Narrabeen — Flatter and faster towards the final beaches.
  5. 21 kmCollaroy — Finish beside the beachfront, close to the bus stop.

Photo stops on the map

  • AAvalon Beach — Sunrise, with light straight off the ocean
  • BNewport Beach — Early morning
  • CCollaroy beachfront — Late afternoon, with warm light on the dunes

Local knowledge

Best time
Early morning — the coast is quiet and the beach taps are all open.
Transport
The B-Line runs the length of the beaches, so bus to Palm Beach and run home to Collaroy.
Water
Taps and showers at each beach reserve along the way.
Toilets
Public toilets at the main beaches on the route.
Parking
Street parking at Palm Beach; it fills quickly on weekends.
Safety
A long run with road shoulder sections — carry water, take the crossings and be visible in low light.

Local tip: Run it north to south so the bus trip happens before the run, not after it.