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
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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 - a month ago
One of the best beaches of Sydney. Good swimming and surfing beach. Kids play in the beach side sand. Good place for picnic. There are so many restaurants and other places to have different types of food. There are antique shops also. There is a small street market usually on Sundays . Fun to spend time at Manly Beach. One can go there by ferry or by road. Free parking is available for 2 hours in the nearby parking plaza.
Dr Abdul Bari - 3 months ago
Manly Beach is a one of great spot to chill out, swim, or surf. The beach is clean and clear waters make it ideal for swimming, and there are plenty of famous cafes and shops nearby. It can get crowded, but the vibe is fun. Overall, it's a lovely beach
Tom D - 2 months ago
Manly beach is good for surfing and swimming. I reached little late but i could see beach sands were clean. Best way to reach this place is through ferry. Take ferry from circular quay and reach Manly wharf. 30 mins drive. Use fast ferry and thank me later. You will love it, sit outside and feel the adrenaline rush. Also its the best place to take a pic of Opera house and selfie with that too…Go around 5 pm to enjoy sunset while travelling.. Just 5 mins walk from station to beach. Lots of eateries in that path. I would suggest to have an icecream in one of the shop. It was fantastic.. i sat in the beach for sometime and came back as no lights after sunset.
Jai ganesh - a month ago
Great spot to easily access the beach. Short walk to Shelley beach which is good for swimming and kids. Also a good place to take a walk up to the heads to see if you can spot whales (and there is a nice cafe at the top)
kev shah - 5 months 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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