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Pittwater Council
Pittwater's On-line Customer Service Centre. Contains information about Pittwater Council, Community and Events.
Pittwater Library
Pittwater Library Services web site. Information about the libraries within Pittwater as well as an online catalogue.
Manly Council, Local Studies
Wellings Local Studies Collection in Manly Library.
On A Shoestring
Life in Pittwater, Manly, Mosman,and Warringah in 1930s.
Pittwater weather and pollution
 
Ocean beach pools
 
Northern Beaches Tour
An online tour of beaches from Manly to Palm Beach. Includes descriptions of walks and photos.
Warringah Council Local Studies
The Warringah Council Local Studies Collection, comprising both historical and current material relating to all aspects of the Warringah Local Government Area
Heritage office of NSW
The Heritage Office of NSW is an organisation with a mission to preserve the heritage and history of NSW.
Manly Warringah Pittwater Historical Society
The Manly, Warringah & Pittwater Historical Society was established in 1924 and is one of the oldest suburban historical societies, with a continuous record, still in existence for the study of the northern beaches area and it's history.
National Parks and Wildlife Services
The National Parks and Wildlife Services are a government body to conserve the national parks within New South Wales and provide information and education about them and the environment.

Aborigines

Koori Centre
The University of Sydney Koori Centre, which provides support and information for Aboriginal and Torre Straight Islander students at the university.
Local rock engravings
Essays on Aboriginal rock carvings in the Sydney area.

Avalon

Careel Bay Wetlands
Pittwater Council's site about the Careel Bay wetlands and their ecological significance.

Barrenjoey

Photo from the Australian Archives
A photo of an architectual poster from the Australian Archives, showing Barrenjoey Lighthouse and principal quarters.
Lighthouses of Australia
Lighthouses of Australia's web site on the Barrenjoey Lighthouse, including information and history.

Bilgola

Waves at Bilgola beach
A watercolour painting by Wayne Roberts of surf at Bilgola Beach.

Clareville

Avalon Sailing Club History
The Avalon Sailing Club's website, which includes a history of the club as well as current information.

Newport and Bungan

Newport Arms Hotel
A history of the Newport Arms Hotel.

Palm Beach

Palm Beach Surf Club Archives
A collection of records relating to the activities of the Palm Beach Surf Life Saving Club, the management of all Clubs, annual reports and financial statements, membership lists, correspondence, photographs and memorabilia.

Pittwater

Sailing and Nautical information
A description and location of Broken Bay with a brief history of it's discovery.
Pittwater Waste Management History
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Pittwater Waterway
Detailed information about the geography and makeup of the Pittwater Waterway.

Scotland Island

Scotland Island News
Scotland Island News is an electronic newsletter about all things concerned with Scotland Island and includes an online archive.
History of Scotland Island
An excert from Pittwater Paradise by Joan Lawrence telling the history of Scotland Island.

Warriewood

Warriewood Wetlands
A page about the Warriewood wetlands hosted by Pittwater council.
Wetlands
A web site hosted by Elanora High School on the Warriewood wetlands.

Whale Beach

Feasting on a Whale
Story about aboriginals feasting on a whale, thought to be how Whale Beach received it's name.