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Manly – Sydney’s favourite playground

From as early as 1850, Manly has well been considered Australia’s favourite seaside resort; on the water’s edge, a destination for all seasons and all ages. It’s an attraction famous for its breathtaking natural beauty, scenic walkways alongside harbour and ocean beaches and cultural events.

Delighting more than eight million visitors arriving by Ferry each year, Manly’s collection of 30 water and land-based attractions, 18 beaches including one of Sydney’s longest and most beautiful and 50 playgrounds and picnic areas provide all the right reasons for those looking for an accessible escape for day(s) or week(s).

For those interested in the nostalgic, the paranormal, the environment or simply fun in the sun; from internationally acclaimed food festivals in winter to famous waterslides in summer, weekend markets and movies to art galleries and ghost tours, the Visitors Information Centre at Manly Wharf is open daily and offers a range of maps and itineraries. Discover historic tunnels or Aboriginal landmarks, get close to the grey whites or fairy penguins and sea dragons. Whether in water with snorkel or surfboard or walking any one of the 100km of scenic trails through National Park, it’s hard to believe you’re only eleven kilometres from Sydney CBD.

‘Must do’ checklist

Travel across Sydney Harbour from Circular Quay by ferry or Jetcat
Trek the Manly to Spit Bridge scenic walkway through native bushland
Learn to surf with Manly Surf School
Swim with the sharks at Oceanworld
Immerse yourself in the theatrical performance of ‘Defiance’ at historic Q Station
Kayak scenic waterways to secluded beaches
Rent a bike with Manly Bike Tours and ride the dedicated bike track to Fairy Bower

Get your feet wet
Hire a kayak or boat with Manly Wharf Aquatic Hire
Snorkel or scuba the Manly Marine Reserve with equipment or courses through The Dive Centre Manly
Hire a surfboard at the Dripping Wet Surf Company
Sail the harbour on a skippered cruise with Penguin Sail and Absolute Boat Cruises

On land
Learn to dig, spike and dive with Sydney Beach Volleyball School
Explore hidden trails on a bike tour with Manly Bike Tours
Find local ‘treasure’ at the weekend markets on Saturdays and Sundays
Enjoy over 100km of scenic walking trails around Manly and North Head

An historic view
Take a ‘spirited’ tour at historic Q Station
Go back in time at the Manly Art Gallery and Museum

With the kids
Learn surf safety with SEA (Surf Educate Australia)
Hire a bike, skateboard or bike from Manly Blades
Go underwater at night with a school holidays sleepover at Oceanworld
Walk the Pathway of Olympians for 100 years of Manly champions
Visit the giant waterslides at Manly Waterworks (October to April)
Picnic at any one of the 50 parks and playgrounds in and around Manly
Learn to sail with the 16ft Skiff Club

Thrill seekers
Dive with Sydney’s largest sharks at Oceanworld
Learn to surf with Manly Surf School
Go deep sea fishing with Charter One
Parasail from 450 feet with Manly Parasailing (October to May)
Experience wave jumping out of Sydney Heads with Sydney Ocean Adventures

The main events
Manly Food and Wine Festival - 1st weekend in June
Manly International Jazz Festival – October long weekend
Carols by Candlelight

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