The Norther Beached of Sydney is suburban district located in the north east of the city, as well as a stretch of famous beaches extending northwards from Sydney Harbour and North Head at Manly to Palm Beach and Broken Bay, fronting the Pacific Ocean. In general, the suburbs that fall within the Manly, Warringah and Pittwater councils areas are considered the "Northern Beaches". The Northern Beaches is surrounded on all sides by either water or forest areas, also some locals to call the area "the Peninsula". The hilly areas and plateaus behind the beach suburbs is also known separately as the "Forest District", so named because of the large tracts of natural bush land surrounded in this area. Manly Beach is the most popular destination for visitors in Australia, with a range of attractions and activities aimed at the day tripper and holiday maker. There is so much more that the Northern Beaches has to offer than this tiny southern portion and lesser crowds make it more enjoyable. Northern Beaches is a family-orientated area and topless bathing is common, it still occurs in Manly, but is less common than at the beaches on the other side of the Harbour in Bondi and the Eastern Suburbs.