We really enjoyed our stay at Rick’s place in Avalon. It’s a great location for the beach and the town and the bus routes close by can take you easily up to Palm Beach or down to Newport (and further). We hadn’t been to the area before, but theres a lovely vibe in Avalon and we quickly became nicely relaxed. The only slight downside, is the proximity to the main Barrenjoey Road, which means there is some traffic noise.