Manly Beach and the Manly Scenic Walkway
Manly Beach and the Manly Scenic Walkway are a magnificent and well worth visiting
Just a 30 minute ferry ride north across the harbour from downtown Sydney you will discover the beautiful community of Manly and its renowned beaches. The most southern of Sydney's northern beaches, Manly Beach is an ideal destination for a day trip out of the heart of Sydney.
When you first arrive by ferry at Manly Wharf you will be greeted by one of Manly's Beaches, but there is far more to see as you will discover below. The beach adjacent to the Manly ferry wharf has a swimming area that is surrounded by mesh — great if you are worried about sharks, although the threat is minimal. Other activities located adjacent to the ferry wharf are the Manly Waterworks waterslide park, Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary (formerly Oceanworld Aquarium) where you can dive with sharks or enjoy the newly opened Penguin Cove exhibit, and Manly Art Gallery and Museum.
You'll also want to take a walk through the Corso, a pedestrian plaza lined with shops and restaurants that extends right across the peninsula from the Ferry wharf in Manly Cove to the main portion of Manly Beach on the other side. This famous beach is truly spectacular and offers something for everyone to enjoy. Relish the breathtaking scenery with a stroll along the Manley Scenic Walkway which links Manly Beach to other nearby beaches and parks providing opportunities for some great photos. Spend an afternoon sunbathing and swimming or even surfing. In the rock pool at the north end of the beach you can enjoy swimming in sea water without the waves. Afterwards you can enjoy browsing the many specialty shops or fill up on some food and refreshments at some of the many establishments lining the Corso between the two beaches.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: NoAddress: Manly Beach, New South Wales, Australia
Manly Beach Reviews
Rated out of 5
I always pick this beach when i want to have a day out with lovely food, lovely location, lovely market and lots of local beauty. Accessible by road or Ferry, best is to go on ferry to experience it. In short, 100 marks to this beautiful beach.
Ashish Agrawal - a week ago
My favourite beach this Summer. Waves were perfect, no seaweed, not too crowded between the flags. A perfect swim.
Went for a long walk after my swim and ate fish & chips on the beach. Perfect Summer day out.
Evelyn - a month ago
Excellent place to be with friends and family. There are ample car parks. Not too much crowded, so you can have a relaxing experience. Moreover, there are other places to visit adjacent to the beach area such as beach side restaurants, shops etc.
Imrozzoha Chowdhury - a month ago
Nice beach. The atmosphere was amazing.
The sea,the wave, the sand, and a rocky area by the end of the beach are all charming. There is a pool also. Wakable distance from manly ferry wharf. It was a nice experience.
Shady Youssef - 4 months ago
One of the great Sydney beaches. Excellent beach to learn to surf or just take a walk. Also a nice mix of surf beach and a quieter bay if you like calmer waters at the southern end. Lots of great choices for food. It does get busy but the beach is big enough that you can avoid the crowds.
Andrew Atic - a month ago
Directions
| Train and Ferry Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| L2, T2, T3, or T8 + Ferry F1 | Circular Quay to Manly Wharf | 0 minutes |
How to get to Manly Beach by Train and Ferry
By Train and Ferry: Make your way by train or bus to Circular Quay and board the F1 Manly Ferry. This is a very scenic 30 minute ferry ride that docks right at Manly Wharf where your adventure begins. While there are other public transit options for getting to Manly, this is the most direct and makes getting there part of the fun.
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Golden sands of Manly Beach as seen from the opposite direction cc licensed photo by jezarnold -
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