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Expansive overview of Avalon Beach takes in Indian Head in
the north to Little Avalon in the south. As seen from the
southern headland car park |
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Our tour of Avalon starts on the southern headland, overlooking
Little Avalon - To check the surf |
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Avalon Beach looking north - Sit on the headland and daydream |
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Australia Day Weekend - A trip to the beach is part of the culture |
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Forget walking the dog - Push bike to the beach, kick off the
thongs, and surf all day |
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Avalon Tidal Rock Pool - Sit back, soak up some sun and take
it all in.... |
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If the water's a bit chilly for a swim, explore around the rocks
- Low tide and small swell only |
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Discover "Avalon
Rune" - Symbol of fertility, fertile ideas and
creativity - Early morning is best |
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Head back for a walk along the beach to North Avalon - About
0.7km |
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North Avalon - The only truly classic left hand point break
on the coast. |
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View of Avalon Beach looking south from the North Avalon car
park - Hard to resist |
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Back to south Avalon - A bench is waiting - Sit back and take
in the view |
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Dad and kids playing in the Park - Get off the phone for a while |
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July Weekends - Go for a surf or have a picnic with friends
and family - At your leisure |
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Drop in and check some Street Art at the Skateboard Ramp - Loose
a bit of bark |
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Air conditioned and comfortable - The L88 and L90 run every
20 minutes - to and from the city |
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From Barrenjoey Road its down Avalon Parade and into the Village |
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Across the lane to Avalon's famous sidewalk cafe's and Batch
Patisserie - Best cakes! |
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On to Avalon Organics health food store |
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Over Avalon Parade to one of Avalon's many Patisserie's - For
a quick snack |
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Across Old Barrenjoey to Stapelton Arcade and Facial Impressions
- Spoil yourself totally |
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Continue on to Garden Court and Mayagems for amazing hidden
treasures |
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Then down to "Avalon Recreation Center" - For a game
of footy or cricket in the park |
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Face the west and walk to the Returned Serviceman's League -
Least We Forget |
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Across the car park to the Bowling Green - Relax and have a
cold beer - Country style |
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Cut south to Avalon Parade and That Gorgeous Shop - inc. beautiful
Pandora Jewellery. |
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Across Bellevue Ave to Avalon Interiors for advise on all aspects
of decoration and colour |
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Further east along Avalon Parade to Village Living Gallery -
View some quality local artwork. |
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Back along Avalon Parade to the main intersection - "The
Corner Shop" |
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Head south down Old Barrenjoey Road to Boudoir - " Imported
and locally made treasures, Apparel, Vintage accessories and
Homewares." |
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Across Old Barrenjoey Road to Cipris for fresh fruit and vegetables |
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Pop in to W.O.W. - World of Wonder for high tea in a quiet and
secluded garden |
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On to "Chelsea Tea House" - Ice cream for the kids
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Out the front of Joe90
on Avalon Festival Day 08 - Dukes of Sound |
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Avalon - "Urban Living" - Shop till you drop
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Avalon Primary School - "Market Day" - Find a bargain
- (Check for dates) |
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Head east, through the Public golf course, to the new Avalon
Golf Club "Links Restaurant" |
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Back to the beach at sunset to round off a perfect day.....
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These great photographs were taken by local landscape photographer Stephen Fitzgerald as
a pictorial overview of Avalon Beach and the Village. You can see more photos of Avalon at
www.fitzi.com.au
Please feel free to link to this page - Great for Travel Agents and Real Estate Agents
If you would like your business to be part of this Avalon TOUR page email stephen@fitzi.com.au |
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