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Bilgola Plateau

New South Wales, Australia · Oceania

About Bilgola Plateau

Bilgola Plateau works well as a base: 10 minutes from Warriewood, 27km from Bondi Beach.

Bilgola Plateau is a town located in New South Wales, Australia. With a population of 3,424, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Bilgola Plateau sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Sydney time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bilgola Plateau to your route.

About Bilgola Plateau

Bilgola Plateau is a suburb in Sydney's Northern Beaches in the state of New South Wales, Australia. The suburb is mainly residential, with two small rows of shops, a small park and a primary school located on the top of the plateau. Bilgola Beach on the eastern side features a surf club and kiosk. Rising to an

Read more elevation of 150m above sea level, the suburb has views of the beach and the ocean on the eastern side, and views of the body of water, Pittwater on the western side. To the north are the suburbs of Avalon Beach, Whale Beach, and Palm Beach, with Careel Bay being a minor bay in between the latter two, as well as Clareville to the North West. To the south are Newport, Mona Vale and Narrabeen. The plateau was previously named Mount Loftus, after governor of NSW Lord Augustus Loftus. Given its modest elevation, designating it as a plateau is more appropriate, and is now named for the Aboriginal derived name of Bilgola (derived from the local aboriginal language meaning "swirling water"), likely describing Bilgola Beach to the east.

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Where is Bilgola Plateau located?

Bilgola Plateau is located in New South Wales, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -33.6478 latitude, 151.3121 longitude.

What is the population of Bilgola Plateau?

Bilgola Plateau has a population of approximately 3,424 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
3,424
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
New South Wales
Timezone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.6478, 151.3121

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Bilgola Plateau

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Pie in the Sky

A legendary biker and car enthusiast cafe on the Old Pacific Highway north of Sydney, the essential pit stop on Australia's most popular motorcycle road.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Taronga Zoo Sydney

Harbourside zoo with spectacular views of the Sydney skyline housing over 4,000 animals from around the world.

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Luna Park Sydney

Iconic harbourside amusement park at Milsons Point with stunning views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House.

24 km · about 30 min drive

tunnel

Sydney Harbour Tunnel

A 2.3 km immersed-tube tunnel opened in 1992 that dives beneath Sydney Harbour, the underwater twin to the Harbour Bridge linking the CBD with North Sydney.

24 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Massive steel arch bridge spanning Sydney Harbour, affectionately nicknamed 'the Coathanger' and open for bridge climbs.

25 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Sydney Opera House Forecourt

Harbourside promenade at Bennelong Point offering the classic combined view of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge together.

25 km · about 30 min drive

cafe

Cafe de Wheels (Woolloomooloo)

A legendary Sydney pie cart that has served hot pies and peas to locals, sailors, and road trippers from its harbourside van since 1945.

26 km · about 30 min drive

beach

Bondi Beach

Sydney's most iconic beach, a golden crescent of sand famous for its surf culture and vibrant coastal lifestyle.

27 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Bilgola Plateau

  • 24 kmSydney Harbour TunnelA 2.3 km immersed-tube tunnel opened in 1992 that dives beneath Sydney Harbour, the underwater twin to the Harbour Bridge linking the CBD with North Sydney.
  • 71 kmGrand Pacific Drive140 km coastal route from the Royal National Park to Wollongong and beyond, sweeping past Bald Hill's hang-glider lookout, seaside villages and the famous Sea Cliff Bridge.
  • 71 kmBald Hill LookoutClifftop lookout and hang-gliding launch at Stanwell Tops overlooking the Sea Cliff Bridge and Illawarra coastline, with roadside parking.
  • 74 kmSea Cliff BridgeA 665 m balanced-cantilever bridge that curves off the Illawarra escarpment and hangs over the Pacific, the photogenic centrepiece of Grand Pacific Drive south of Sydney.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Bilgola Plateau.

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🇦🇺 Australia

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2 km awayPop. 63,482

Mona Vale

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3 km awayPop. 10,877

Warriewood

🇦🇺 Australia

5 km awayPop. 7,265

Palm Beach

🇦🇺 Australia

6 km awayPop. 1,450

Elanora Heights

🇦🇺 Australia

7 km awayPop. 4,284

North Narrabeen

🇦🇺 Australia

7 km awayPop. 5,855

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