Harbord Diggers, Freshwater

Harbord Diggers, Freshwater

Jutting out of the headlands with commanding views of the eastern seaboard of Sydney over South Curl Curl and Freshwater beaches, the new Harbord Diggers by the Mounties Group brings to life a host of new casual eateries in a seaside precinct that includes a gymnasium, conference facilities and luxury apartments for the over 55’s.

View of Sydney harbour from Curl Curl Boardwalk

View of Sydney harbour from Curl Curl Boardwalk

We take a stroll along the coastal walkway with breath-taking views of Sydney harbour on this glorious Sunday morning towards the Harbord Diggers complex.

Harbord Diggers, Freshwater

Harbord Diggers by Mounties Group, Freshwater

Harbord Diggers by Mounties Group, Freshwater

There is a playground at the front of the complex and local families are out in force on this beautiful day.

Alfresco dining on a glorious Sunday

Al fresco dining on a glorious Sunday

It is barely 12 noon and tables in the huge al fresco dining area are fast filling up with the lunch time crowd eager to bask in the glorious sunshine.

Cocktail bar at Waterdragon

Cocktail bar at Waterdragon

The new Harbord Diggers boasts four new restaurants – WaterDragon chinese restaurant, Teddy Larkin’s, a casual cafe DD Collective as well as AcquaFresca by Giovanni Pilu.

Harbord Diggers Bar, Freshwater

Harbord Diggers Bar, Freshwater

Each restaurant flow seamlessly onto the next connected by cocktail bars and a meandering walkway that resembles the ebbs and flows of the surf nearby.

Cocktail bar, Harbord Diggers

Cocktail bar, Harbord Diggers

A stiff and heady Bloody Mary is rather tempting at this cocktail bar on a beautiful Sunday morning.

Children at play in the covered playground

Children at play in the covered playground

The vibe is rather casual where kids are roaming freely around the terrace and indoor playground while the adults indulge in a drink or two before lunch.

Interactive marine aquarium

Interactive marine aquarium

DD Collective. Harbord Diggers

Lime and mint cocktail $18

Lime and mint cocktail $18

We finally settle down for a drink before lunch at DD Collective.

Roast of the day - chicken with roast potato, beans and peas $15

Roast of the day – chicken with roast potato, beans and peas $15

The roast chicken appears to be the most popular among a menu that includes the usual suspects – fish and chips, hamburgers, steaks and pasta.

The meals at this casual cafe are good value though nothing out of the ordinary. My roast chicken is succulent though needing a bit more seasoning. The staff oblige with more gravy though it is no remedy when it’s rather thin and watery.

Baby pork ribs and chips $19

Baby pork ribs and chips $19

Mysaucepan‘s baby pork ribs fare a little better with a rich BBQ sauce and crispy potato chips.

Watermark, Freshwater

Apartments for over 55s with commanding ocean views, Watermark Freshwater

Apartments for over 55’s with commanding ocean views, Watermark Freshwater

We take a walk after lunch to check out the new Watermark Freshwater apartments above the restaurant precinct.

Apartments for over 55s with commanding ocean views, Watermark Freshwater

Apartments for over 55’s with commanding ocean views, Watermark Freshwater

East-facing units are bathed in the glorious sunlight with panoramic views of South Curl Curl beach to the north.

View of South Curl Curl beach from Watermark Freshwater apartments

View of South Curl Curl beach from Watermark Freshwater apartments

The panoramic water views from the apartments are breath-taking on a beautiful day.

Watermark Freshwater apartments overlooking Harbord Diggers alfresco dining below

Watermark Freshwater apartments overlooking Harbord Diggers alfresco dining below

The overhanging garden area in front of the apartments is a rather clever architectural design that completely shields the crowd noise emanating from the restaurants’ terrace directly below.

View of South Curl Curl beach from Carrington Parade

View of South Curl Curl beach from Carrington Parade

The coastal walk on Carrington Parade is definitely worth its effort in calories.

Coastal walk with northerly views of South Curl Curl beach

Coastal walk with northerly views of South Curl Curl beach

Less crowded than most coastal walks around Sydney harbour, it covers the Curl Curl beaches on its north right down to Freshwater beach towards its southern end.

Gazing the blue yonder on a spectacular Sydney day

Gazing the blue yonder on a spectacular Sydney day

Flowers by the sea, Freshwater

Flowers by the sea, Freshwater

Coastal walk with northerly views towards South Curl Curl beach

Coastal walk with northerly views towards South Curl Curl beach

So dear readers, which is your favourite Diggers club in Sydney?

Harbord Diggers
88 Evans street, Freshwater
New South Wales

Tel: +61 2 9938 1444

 

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