Manly Beach stands as one of the best places to experience Australian beach culture. Captain Arthur Phillip gave the sandy area its name based on his perception of the masculine behavior of the indigenous people he met when he arrived in 1788. Now the long sandy beaches also are home to trendy shops and nightclubs. If you want activity, try surfing, windsurfing, parasailing, snorkeling, or scuba diving. If you prefer leisure, enjoy a picnic on the sheltered beach of Manly Cove. Only 11 km (7 mi) from downtown Sydney, the beach is easily accessible from Circular Quay via regular ferry or fast catamaran. Plan to see Manly Beach and other attractions that appeal to you using our Sydney road trip planner.
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Manly Beach is well worth a visit. While Bondi is more famous, I think Manly is more beautiful. You can catch a ferry from Circular Quay and they seem to run pretty regularly, maybe every 30 mins or..... more
Manly Beach is well worth a visit. While Bondi is more famous, I think Manly is more beautiful. You can catch a ferry from Circular Quay and they seem to run pretty regularly, maybe every 30 mins or..... more »
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The beautiful ferry ride from Sydney's Circular Quay to Manly is well worth doing! There's a fast ferry and a slower one (for a few more AUD). I took the slow one over to Manly, 40 mins. The view was.... more
The beautiful ferry ride from Sydney's Circular Quay to Manly is well worth doing! There's a fast ferry and a slower one (for a few more AUD). I took the slow one over to Manly, 40 mins. The view was.... more »
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If you are looking for a good variety of eateries this is The Best place to come to. Heaps to choose from and incredibly night life! Surf is strong, waves are good, life guards are great, best not to swim at night. There is a great pool right at the far end. Have fun at the 8 beach volleyball spots! Awesomeness is!!
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One of the best beaches in the locality. Excellent clean stretch with white sands. Designated bathing areas provided. Public amenities aplenty including toilets, shower areas, seating benches, picnic spots. It's about a kilometre walk from Manly Wharf. Wonderful beach with surfing options as well. Great time to spend an evening at a short distance from Sydney central location.
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