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
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 - a month ago
We love Manly Beach!
We love walking and swimming from Manly to Shelly. The snorkeling is great at Shelly beach also. Manly has great markets on the weekends too!
Christine Savage - a month ago
Quiet beautiful beach which is easily reached by ferry. There is one part of beach which is a bay and enclosed so it is safe to swim. Went there during weekday, therefore it is not so crowded. The ferry ride was fantastic as we can take good photos of Sydney Opera house and the Harbour Bridge together.
Reachable by Manly Fast ferry, Sydney Ferry Services or Captain cook ferry.
Cheah KM - 3 months ago
Calm beautiful beach which is easily reached by ferry. I did not swim but saw many swimmers in the bay area. The ferry ride was fantastic. Plenty clear views of Sydney Opera house and the Harbour Bridge. Great photo opportunity.
Reachable by Manly Fast ferry, Sydney Ferry.
We walked over to Shelly Beach. Plenty hiking trails with awesome piture opportunities. After the initial easy to moderate rough terrain, most of the trails are flat with few steps and very well maintained. Beautiful plants, birds and flora aling the trails. Wish had more time to enjoy the trails
Jyoti Patel - 2 months ago
Arrived late caused by google’s misguiding route to the ferry Wharf 3 (it is just next to the train station!) so I only got to see the manly beach at dusk. Even though, it is a beautiful and peaceful place, which is like a smaller version of the Gold Coast.
Chang Deng - 2 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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