The seaside suburb and holiday centre of Newport is about 20 km north of Manly, on the Northern Beaches of NW. Newport and the nearby centre of Mona Vale offers visitors several options - there is an excellent surfing beach and easy access to the beautiful Pittwater, which extends into Broken Bay and the Hawkesbury River. Pittwater is a delightful haven for sailing and motor boating and small local ferries and charter fishing boats. Newport is home to the Royal Motor Yacht Club and the famous Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, and to a number of smaller sailing clubs, and the waters are often dotted with sailing craft of all shapes and sizes. The renowned and popular Newport Arms Hotel, dating from 1880, is one of the best known hotels in Sydney. The hotel has a bistro, restaurant, a large outdoor
area with views of Pittwater and offers live entertainment. The Arms is the perfect Sydney location for a relaxing time with family. There are many beautiful spots in the local park areas nearby such as Bayview, Scotland Island, Church Point and Ku-ring-gai National Park. Newport is also home to the Newport Mirage Hotel on the shores of Pittwater.