Manly apartment guidebook
Sightseeing
Lovely walk through the National Park with spectacular ocean views and interesting war relics along the way.
197 locals recommend
North Head
Lovely walk through the National Park with spectacular ocean views and interesting war relics along the way.
A walk to Shelly Beach is an absolute must for any visitor! It is part of Cabbage Tree Bay, a marine reserve. It offers great snorkelling and a beautiful place to relax. it is about 1km to Shelly beach
337 locals recommend
Shelly Beach
A walk to Shelly Beach is an absolute must for any visitor! It is part of Cabbage Tree Bay, a marine reserve. It offers great snorkelling and a beautiful place to relax. it is about 1km to Shelly beach
If you want to really see Sydney sparkle, catch a ferry from Manly wharf into Circular Quay or another foreshore location. You can take the slow ferry and enjoy the ride, or pay a little more for the fast ferry to get there in 20 minutes. Circular Quay is just near the Opera House, Botanical Gardens and The Rocks so an excellent place to explore the city.
280 locals recommend
Manly Wharf station
West EsplanadeIf you want to really see Sydney sparkle, catch a ferry from Manly wharf into Circular Quay or another foreshore location. You can take the slow ferry and enjoy the ride, or pay a little more for the fast ferry to get there in 20 minutes. Circular Quay is just near the Opera House, Botanical Gardens and The Rocks so an excellent place to explore the city.
This is an iconic walk that is 10km in length one way. There are plenty of beaches to stop and have a dip on the way such as 40 Baskets and Reef beach as well as magnificent views of Sydney Harbour and the city at various lookouts
122 locals recommend
Manly To Spit Bridge Costal Walk
Reef Beach TrackThis is an iconic walk that is 10km in length one way. There are plenty of beaches to stop and have a dip on the way such as 40 Baskets and Reef beach as well as magnificent views of Sydney Harbour and the city at various lookouts
Quieter end of Manly beach with lots of options for things to do.: swimming, surf lessons, beach volleyball or relaxing on the sand.
50 locals recommend
Queenscliff Beach
Quieter end of Manly beach with lots of options for things to do.: swimming, surf lessons, beach volleyball or relaxing on the sand.
Food scene
Pedestrian only strip of shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes. At one end is the beach (close to our apartment) and the other end is the ferry wharf.
The Corso, Manly NSW 2095, Australia
Pedestrian only strip of shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes. At one end is the beach (close to our apartment) and the other end is the ferry wharf.
City advice
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Local guides
hellomanly
Wonderful guide to local events and activities.
manlynational
Information about our building's history and current facilities.
transportnsw
Manly ferry timetable.
Westfield Warringah mall
Large shopping centre in Brookvale, 10 minutes drive.
What to pack
Sydney weather
Sydney is a temperate region with hot summers and mild winters. The weather can be unpredictable and change quickly so be prepared!
In summer the days may be hot and humid but if a "Southerly change" arrives, the temperature drops and you will need a jumper or coat in the evening. A thunderstorm often follows extremely hot days (called "scorchers" by locals). On really hot days, the apartment can be cooled down by opening the bedroom windows AND the lounge sliding doors...this will capture the cross breeze.
Best to pack a mixture of cool and warm clothes with good walking shoes.
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Surf report
Be super attentive to the lifeguard's instructions if you're swimming. Aussie surf can be very rough and pull inexperienced swimmers out to sea so make sure you swim between the red and yellow flags.
If you're looking for a good surf break, check out surfline for current conditions and surfcam.