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Mona Vale

New South Wales, Australia · Oceania

About Mona Vale

Mona Vale works well as a base: 5 minutes from North Narrabeen, 19km from Taronga Zoo Sydney.

Mona Vale is a town located in New South Wales, Australia. With a population of 10,877, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Mona Vale 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 Mona Vale to your route.

About Mona Vale

Pittwater Council was a local government area on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It covered a region adjacent to the Tasman Sea about 30 kilometres (19 mi) north of the Sydney central business district. The area is named after Pittwater, the body of water adjacent to much of

Read more the area governed. First proclaimed in 1906 as the A Riding of Warringah Shire, the area was proclaimed as the Municipality of Pittwater on 1 May 1992. On 12 May 2016, the Minister for Local Government announced that Pittwater Council would be subsumed into the newly formed Northern Beaches Council. The last mayor of Pittwater Council was Councillor Jacqui Townsend, an independent politician.

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Mona Vale offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Mona Vale located?

Mona Vale is located in New South Wales, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -33.6776 latitude, 151.3031 longitude.

What is the population of Mona Vale?

Mona Vale has a population of approximately 10,877 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
10,877
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
New South Wales
Timezone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.6776, 151.3031

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 Mona Vale

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Taronga Zoo Sydney

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

19 km · about 20 min 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.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Sydney Harbour Bridge

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

21 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.

21 km · about 25 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.

21 km · about 25 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.

22 km · about 25 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.

22 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Australian Museum

Australia's oldest museum, specializing in natural history and Indigenous Australian culture with world-class collections.

23 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Mona Vale

  • 21 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.
  • 67 kmBald Hill LookoutClifftop lookout and hang-gliding launch at Stanwell Tops overlooking the Sea Cliff Bridge and Illawarra coastline, with roadside parking.
  • 68 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 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.

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4 km awayPop. 5,855

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🇦🇺 Australia

4 km awayPop. 8,049

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