Sydney, Australia

Palm Beach to Newport via Pittwater

The sheltered side of the peninsula

Distance
16.65 km
Elevation
362 m
Time
1 hr 30 – 1 hr 55
Difficulty
Hard
Type
Point to point

A point-to-point run down the Pittwater side of the northern beaches peninsula, linking waterfront reserves, sheltered beaches and short climbs between headlands before finishing at Newport.

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The experience

Why you'll love this run

  • The quiet, sheltered side of the northern beaches peninsula
  • Waterfront reserves and calm Pittwater views the whole way
  • Short headland climbs make it a proper strength run
  • Buses run the length of the peninsula, so no car shuffle

At a glance

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StartFinishWaterToiletsTransportCafeBeachLookoutLandmark Photo stop

Route timeline

Kilometre by kilometre

  1. 0 km

    Palm Beach start

    Set off from the top of the peninsula and settle into the first kilometres.

  2. 4.1 km

    Pittwater shoreline

    Follow the sheltered western side past waterfront reserves.

  3. 10 km

    Headland climbs

    Work through the short rises between bays.

  4. 15.2 km

    Towards Newport

    Roll down into Newport and finish near the bus route.

Route highlights

The parts you'll remember

4.1 km

Pittwater shoreline

Calm water, moored yachts and bushy foreshore on the western side of the peninsula

-33.6196, 151.3298

10 km

Headland climbs

Short, sharp rises between each bay keep the legs honest

-33.6353, 151.3095

15.2 km

Run into Newport

The final kilometres roll down towards Newport and the bus route home

-33.6542, 151.3148

Photo stops

Where to stop and shoot

Pittwater outlook

The calm western side of the peninsula is a contrast to the ocean beaches.

Best time
Early morning, when the water is glassy
Photography tip
Shoot low and include a moored boat in the foreground for depth.
GPS
-33.6196, 151.3298

Foreshore reserve

A natural halfway pause with shade and water views.

Best time
Mid-morning
Photography tip
Frame your running partner between the trees with the water behind.
GPS
-33.6258, 151.3180

Local knowledge

Before you go

Best time to run
Early morning, before the Barrenjoey Road traffic builds.
Sunrise
Sunrise is on the ocean side; the Pittwater shore holds soft light for longer.
Sunset
Sunset lands over Pittwater, which makes a late-afternoon run worthwhile.
Parking
Street parking at Palm Beach, busy from mid-morning on weekends.
Public transport
The B-Line and local buses run the length of the peninsula, so you can bus to the start and run back, or the other way around.
Water
Taps in the waterfront reserves along the way.
Toilets
Public toilets at the beach reserves on the route.

Safety

Sections follow the road shoulder — run facing traffic and take care at driveways.

Getting there

  • • Newport

1 water point · 0 toilet stops on route

Make a morning of it

Finish at Newport and take the bus back, rather than trying to park at both ends.

  • coffeeNewport — Plenty of cafés near the finish for a coffee before the bus.
  • swimPittwater swim — A flat-water swim from one of the foreshore reserves is a gentle recovery.

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