Things to do in Newport

Newport is a laid-back beachside village with the Pacific Ocean on one side and the tranquil waters of Pittwater on the other. It’s a vast water playground perfect for yachting, swimming and surfing. In fact, Newport Beach is also the home of three times world surfing champion, Tom Carroll.

If beaches are not your scene, wander through Newport village and enjoy coastal-themed shops, cafes and restaurants. Newport has so much to offer to both locals and visitors.

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Things to Do

Head to the beach

Newport is a 1.3km long beach, popular with surfers and swimmers. The Peak is an inshore reef towards the northern end of Newport Beach, fantastic for highly skilled surfers, while at the southern end you can enjoy the beautiful salt-water 50m rock pool bordered by a rocky escarpment. If you are looking for good fishing, head to the northern end of the beach instead.

Take a scenic clifftop walk

The walk north from Newport Beach takes you up the hill to tiny Bilgola Beach, which if you’re lucky, may have entirely to yourself. Bilgola beach offers surf breaks great for swimming and bodysurfing plus a fantastic 50 metre rockpool and kids pool.

If you head south from Newport Beach on the Coast Walk, you will pass the medieval-style Bungan Castle towering over the ocean. The lesser-known Bungan Beach lies beneath rugged cliffs and is only accessible by a walking track. Both walks will give you fantastic views of the neighbouring beaches, dramatic headlands and the ocean.

Boutique shops

With the main shopping strip just one street back from the beach, Newport specialises in a fantastically fresh coastal vibe. Newport has some of the most sought after boutiques on the Northern Beaches. On the main road stop by Splice Boutique and Knap Store and tucked up Robertson Road you’ll find Pony Rider, an Australian company who designs and produces ethical and sustainable creations for a curated lifestyle.

If it’s a hot day and you’ve forgotten your swimmers you can’t go past Larx for a huge range of swimwear.

Bert Payne Park

If you are looking for a great playground, try Bert Payne Park, located at Newport Beach. Here, the kids will be entertained for hours by a giant interactive bus, an enormous ramp, slides, climbing ropes, a merry-go-round and swings. There are also barbeque facilities, parking and facilities for a perfect day out.

Enjoy Pittwater from the water

Across the peninsula is Pittwater, another calm body of water worth exploring by stand up paddleboard, kayak or boat. You can even escape overnight by hiring a houseboat with Omega Clipper 34 or, if a yacht is more your style, Sailing Pittwater offer bare boat and skippered day charters.

Kayak or Stand up paddle board (SUP)

For those who want to tread lightly in the environment and give back a little, Pittwater Eco Adventures offers kayak, SUP, snorkel, yoga and mindfulness, bushwalking, as well as opportunities to learn about the land and give-back by way of: clean-up, bush regeneration, native tree planting and Aboriginal culture and heritage education.

If you would like to enjoy the tranquillity of this beautiful waterway, Tony from Avalon Stand Up Paddle can show you the ropes and you’ll be paddling in no time.

Sailing

If inshore sailing, or motor cruising is your thing, then you can’t go past a visit to the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club or Royal Motor Yacht Club on picturesque Pittwater and the gateway to Broken Bay and the Hawkesbury River. Visitors can dine in the waterfront restaurants and have a drink with some local sailors at the bar. Maybe even crew on a yacht in one of the weekly twilight or weekend races.

Eat + Drink

Discover local favourites in Newport for a delicious meal or a refreshing drink.

Begin with a mouth-watering pizza at Lucky and Pep’s, a cozy and inviting spot where locals have gathered for a meal for more than 30 years.

Take a stroll down bustling Robertsons Rd and explore Oven Lovin Pizzeria, where Italian classics and New York fusion-style pizzas are handcrafted and oven-baked on stone for the ultimate base and flavour. Don’t miss Le Petit Marché on the same road for a decadent taste of France.

Enjoy amazing coffee at Zubi Bar, which fuels Northern Beaches locals with Campos coffee and simple, delicious food.

One of the best places to spend a sunny afternoon is The Newport, with its waterfront location and stunning Pittwater views. A huge communal deck surrounded by gardens and featuring a range of food outlets has an alfresco marketplace feel. It serves up a range of delicious fare from simple breakfast dishes to fish and chips, Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas and freshly shucked oysters or prawns. Begin the day with a morning coffee, stay for a leisurely lunch, and then enjoy sundowners on the deck with a mix of live entertainment and top-rated DJs.

Alongside The Newport, Bert’s Bar & Brasserie is reminiscent of the grand hotel dining rooms of the 1930s. Bert’s exudes old-fashioned charm with pastel-washed bars in dusky pinks, velvet booths and comfy sofas. The menu includes seaside meals such as oysters, lobster, line-caught wild fish and rib-eye steaks cooked on wood fire ovens or grills.

Mrs. Robertson wine & cocktail bar is a cosy spot with live music and a great selection of, you guessed it, wine and cocktails.

For a casual option pop by 4 Pines Newport for an ice-cold brew after a hot day at the beach. During the week their Happy Hour, available Monday to Friday from 4pm to 6pm, is unbeatable.

Where to Stay

With plenty of bed and breakfasts available in the area, you can take your pick from quaint ocean view cottages or an entire apartment to yourself. If self-catering is not your style, the Metro Mirage Hotel Newport is a four star hotel that overlooks the crystal waters of Pittwater. The hotel offers an outdoor pool, spa and an onsite gym as well as waterfront dining.

If privacy and space is what you’re looking for, contact Beach Stays and peruse the stunning holiday houses available.

How to get there

Newport is 20.1km (12.4 miles) from Manly and 34 km (21.1 miles) from Sydney’s CBD.

Travelling on Public Transport?

• Catch a 199 bus from Stand B in Manly.
• Catch a  B1 bus from Wynyard to Mona Vale and jump on a 199 bus to Newport.