MANLY – QUICK FACTS

A comprehensive seaside resort just 15 minutes from Sydney’s CBD, Manly sits on a beautiful peninsula surrounded on three sides by sparkling Pacific Ocean and spectacular Sydney Harbour. For your added pleasure, the attraction of 18 pristine beaches including one of Australia’s most famous and most beautiful, hidden coves and inlets, breathtaking National Parks, Aboriginal sites and historic landmarks.

Respectful of its history and natural environment, ever enticing for individuals, families and business delegates from here and overseas, Manly is indeed one of Sydney’s most treasured destinations. Open year round, with more than 30 attractions and activities, 100 restaurants and cafes and 200 boutiques and specialty shops, Manly is quite the place to immerse yourself.

History

So named after the confidence and ‘manly behaviour’ displayed by a group of local Aborigines spied in Manly Cove by Australia’s first Governor, Captain Arthur Phillip in 1788,  Manly has been attracting locals and visitors to its breathtaking shores for hundreds of years.

Celebrated as Australia’s first resort destination, see indigenous rock art and engravings along North Head or more modern historical landmarks like Manly’s Quarantine Station first used in the 1830’s. Walk the path of Olympians for 100 years of Manly champions or stroll the famous Corso built in 1855 as a link between Sydney Harbour and the Pacific Ocean.

Getting there

Distance from CBD – 11km
Distance from Airport – 35km
Travelling from the city by road – 30 minutes
Travelling from the city by Fast Ferry/Ferry – 17/30 minutes 

Climate

Av. Temp during Summer 18-27° C; Winter 8 -17° C

Annual Events

• Manly Food and Wine Festival
  ‘A Taste of Manly’ Saturday and Sunday, 1st weekend in June
• Manly Jazz Festival
  Saturday, Sunday and Monday, October long weekend
  
• Manly Surf Life Saving Carnival – January
• Manly Cole Classic - February
• Soft Sand Classic – June

Parking & Transport in Manly

Free Hop, Skip & Jump Bus transfers around the Manly area, available seven days.

1200 undercover car parking spaces, most with 2 hours free parking*

• Whistler Car Park (24 hours), Whistler Street
• The Peninsula Car Park (7am to 12.30am), Wentworth Street
• Manly National Car Park (24 hours), Central Avenue
• Pacific Waves Car Park (7am to 12.30am), Central Avenue
• Quest Grande Esplanade 7am – 12.00pm  (fees apply)

*subject to basic conditions

Resources and Information

Visitors Information Centre, Manly Wharf +61 2 9977 1088
Manly Environment Centre, Belgrave Street +612 9976 2842
www.manlytourism.com.au
www.immerseyourselfinmanly.com.au
www.manly.org.au

Accommodation

In the heart of Manly, within walking distance of beach and harbour, an extensive range of some 26 accommodation options include international hotels and motels, serviced apartments, guesthouses and backpacker establishments.

• Manly Pacific Sydney, managed by Novotel
• Quest Grande Esplanade
• Manly Surfside Apartments
• The Sebel Manly Beach
• Manly Paradise Motel
• Q Station
• Boardrider Backpackers & Budget Motel