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MANLY

Manly by the sea

You should plan to take the ferry across Sydney Harbour to Manly by ferry for a great day out.

Manly Beach © Adam Krowitz

Once they said Manly was “Seven miles from Sydney and a thousand miles from care”.
Well, the same goes for today.

Manly is surrounded by more than 20 beaches, bays, and coves including the iconic Manly Beach. There are beautiful hidden natural spots, breathtaking National Parks, Aboriginal Sites, and historic landmarks. All just this is just a 30-minute scenic ferry ride from Sydney’s downtown CBD.

Aerial, Manly © Destination NSW

Manly is on a peninsula bounded by the Pacific Ocean and Sydney Harbour and is where most visitors start their exploration of Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

Manly Wharf © Destination NSW

The Manly ferry wharf is in the middle of the bay on the harbourside. You’ll find the wharf is busy during the week with commuters and with tourists and visitors on the weekends.

The Cumberland, Manly © Destination NSW

Manly has over 150 bars and restaurants, with plenty to see and do. There are tours, land and water-based activities, outdoor markets and shopping malls. Plus there is a stunning choice of places to stay for your Sydney seaside getaway.

Manly Spirits Co. Distillery, Brookvale © Destination NSW

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TO SEE

A short walk along The Corso, Manly’s main street will take directly to the Manly ocean beach.

The beach is lined with old Norfolk Pines and the flat walkway extends from the southern end at South Steyne, in the middle, North Steyne onto the northern end known as Queenscliff. All three are patrolled by lifesavers during summer. The beach is 3 kilometres long and is great for swimming, surfing or windsurfing.

Surfing, Manly Beach © Destination NSW

To the south, past the Manly Surf Pavilion and Surf Club is a walk you should not miss. The waterside path takes past Cabbage Tree Bay and onto Shelly Beach. It’s just stunning.


Fairy Bower Pool, Manly © Destination NSW

CABBAGE TREE BAY AND SHELLY BEACH COASTAL WALK

Cabbage Tree Bay is on the way to Shelly Beach and this first section of the 2km beachfront stroll allows you to explore this wonderful marine enclave. It is mostly wheelchair and pram-friendly too. INFO

Along the way past the historic Fairy Bower baths, you’ll see glimpses of Cabbage Tree Bay’s unique marine life, its animals, and history through sculptures. When you get to Shelly beach continue on and up to the lookout on the headland. It’s well worth the extra effort for the view.


VISIT A GREAT LITTLE ART GALLERY

On the harbourside, there are sheltered beaches on either side of the ferry wharf. On the northern side (to the left as you leave the wharf) is the Manly Art Gallery and Museum. (MAG&M)

MANLY ART GALLERY & MUSEUM

West Esplanade Reserve, Manly
Ph 02 9976 1420
www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/arts-and-culture/manly-art-gallery-museum
Open Tuesday to Sunday – 10am to 5pm. Closed Mondays and Public Holidays. A picturesque 4 minute walk from Manly Wharf.


STAR OF THE SEA THEATRE

Star of the Sea Theatre is located near the northern end of Manly Beach at Queenscliff, on the corner of Collingwood Street and Iluka Avenue. Parking is available at the northern end of the beach or in the surrounding streets.
Ph Mitchell Smith Theatre Manager 02 9977 5144 or 0403 453 077
Email mitchell_smith@stellamaris.nsw.edu.au
stellamaris.nsw.edu.au/star-sea


TO DO


NORTHERN BEACHES HERITAGE TRAIL

Heritage is something that has survived through generations and illustrates the growth and development of the area. It demonstrates a link between a community and its past and it can be a park or garden, building, or remnant. Northern Beaches Council offers a range of services to protect and conserve our heritage. MORE INFO


Store Beach, Manly © Destination NSW

HERITAGE WALKS

On these walks, you can take a stroll along the coast to discover shipwreck sites, go a little inland to explore our industrial and sports history, see the brickworks and old tram shed. MORE INFO


MANLY VILLAGE SCHOOL MARKETS

Darley Road Manly NSW 2095
Ph 0435 610 675
Email manlyvillageschoolmarkets@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/pages/Manly-Village-School-Market/200895776593573
“30 years old, and an eclectic mix of stalls, the Manly Village School markets are held on the 3rd Saturday of each month as a fundraiser for the school. One block off the Corso in Manly, 150 stalls selling just about anything/everything you can think of!


MANLY MARKET PLACE

Sydney Road Manly NSW 2095
Ph 0435 388 410
Email manlymarketplace@gmail.com
www.manlymarketplace.com.au
Every Saturday and Sunday except ANZAC Day, Christmas Day, Boxing day and New Years Day. Open 9am to 5pm September to April and 9am to 4.30pm May to August.
The Manly Village Public School Markets for bric-a-brac and specialty craft stalls, to homemade jams and fresh nuts from nearly 100 stalls
.”


MANLY WEST ORGANIC MARKETS

Manly West Primary School, Hill St, Balgowlah 2093
Email enquiry@beorganic.com.au
www.facebook.com/beorganicmarkets
“Bringing superb food to the community by supporting Australian growers and producers.”


MANLY BIKE TOURS

Shop 6, 54 West Esplanade
Manly NSW 2095
Ph 02 8005 7368
Email info@manlybiketours.com.au
www.manlybiketours.com.au
“Manly is a very bike-friendly area with extended bike lanes around the area. There are over 20km of dedicated bike paths and trails in Manly. You can contact Manly Visitor Information Centre on (02) 9976 1430 to book or for more details about the bike tours.”


Sydney Harbour, Manly © Destination NSW

MANLY BOAT & KAYAK CENTRE

1/40 East Esplanade Manly NSW 2095
Ph 02 9976 5057
Email sales@manlykayakcentre.com.au
manlykayakcentre.com.au
“We offer a unique and diverse range of water-based adventure activities on Sydney Harbour for those looking to kayak and SUP North Harbour.”


Fairy Bower Ocean Pool, Manly © Destination NSW

MANLY SNORKELING, WALK & TALK TOUR

Ph Damien McClellan 0415 121 648
Email info@ecotreasures.com.au
www.ecotreasures.com.au
“Locally owned and operated nature-based experience provider.”


MANLY SURF CLUB

Manly Surf Pavilion, South Steyne (corner Ashburner Street) Manly NSW 2095
Ph 02 9977 2742
Email manlylsc.com/contact
www.manlylsc.com.au
“Manly LSC is one of the oldest Surf Clubs in Australia and for a lot of people it is more than a surf club. This is because we represent in one of most emblematic beaches in Sydney some great values since 1903: beach safety, maintenance of the aquatic environment, education, training and performing those duties for better lifesavers and for better competitors and all in a fun, familiar and professional atmosphere.”

Screenshot of manlylsc.com

MANLY SURF SCHOOL

North Steyne Manly NSW 2095 Australia
Ph 02 9932 7000
Email bookings@manlysurfschool.com
manlysurfschool.com


Q Station, Manly © Destination NSW

NORTH HEAD SANCTUARY

North Head Scenic Drive Manly NSW 2095
Ph 02 8969 2100
Email info@harbourtrust.gov.au
www.harbourtrust.gov.au/en/see-and-do/visit/north-head-sanctuary
Visitor centre – North Fort, North Head Scenic Drive, Manly, NSW
“A nature refuge, bordered by dramatic cliffs, North Head Sanctuary, Manly, is located on the peninsula at the northern entrance to Sydney Harbour.
This place holds significance to the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land, the Gayamagal people. As you explore the park’s coastal bushland, via dedicated walking and bike tracks, you’ll discover diverse flora and fauna, military fortifications from World War II and signs of the nation’s early quarantine practices. Were it not for the unspoiled harbour views, it would be hard to believe you are only 11km from Sydney’s CBD.”

Screenshot of www.harbourtrust.gov.au

WALKING TRAILS

Screenshot of www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/parks-and-trails/walking-trails
www.manlyaustralia.com.au/info/thingstodo/walks/manly-to-spit-bridge-scenic-walkway


MANLY WHALE WATCHING

1/40 East Esplanade, Manly NSW 2095
PH 02 9976 5057
Email info@manlywhalewatching.com
www.manlywhalewatching.com


EAT AND DRINK IN MANLY


STAY IN MANLY


SERVICES

Screenshot of hellomanly.com.au

MANLY VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE

Manly Wharf Forecourt
Ph 02 9976 1430
Email visit@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
hellomanly.com.au
Open Wednesday to Sunday – 10am – 4pm


MANLY FERRIES

It all started in 1877 when the Port Jackson Steamship Company Limited was formed. After several takeovers, it was eventually taken over by the State Government and is now part of Sydney Ferries.
Sydney Ferries to Manly
Timetable INFO
My Fast Ferry
Ph 02 9583 1199
www.myfastferry.com.au/


HOP, SKIP & JUMP BUS

Council also runs the Hop, Skip & Jump community bus service seven days per week through the suburbs of Manly, Fairlight, Balgowlah, Balgowlah Heights, Clontarf and Seaforth. INFO


MANLY LIBRARY

Market Place Manly NSW 2095
Ph 02 9976 1720
Email: library@manly.nsw.gov.au
www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/library


MORE ABOUT MANLY

 
 
 Manly Cove © Harvie Allison Photography
 Photo © Jason Tong

Manly photos © Destination NSW


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