Lovett Bay is a suburb and adjacent bay in northern

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, in the state of

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. It is 36 kilometres north of the

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, in the

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. Lovett Bay is in

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, on the western shores of Pittwater, beside

Elvina Bay Elvina Bay is a bay and adjacent suburb in northern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is located 35 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Northern Beaches Council. Elvina ...

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, Church Point and Morning Bay are nearby. Although on the mainland, access to Lovett Bay is by water, with no car access. Residents use their own boats to commute to Church Point or use the public ferry service. Bushwalkers can access the southern shore of Lovett Bay and neighbouring

via: * Elvina Bay Circuit. The circuit includes access to the bottom and top of Elvina Waterfalls. * Towlers Bay Circuit.Hiking the World
This circuit descends from Birnie Lookout to Lovett Bay.

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Suburbs of Sydney Bays of New South Wales Northern Beaches Council {{Sydney-geo-stub