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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We had one day in Sydney and chose to take the ferry over to Manly Island. We had a great time walking around Corso street and lunched at a beach side restaurant. Very surf-y place more »
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The manly wharf south beach is great for young families to swim in protected areas without waves. There are plenty of conveniences around thanks to the hospitality around the wharf. On a good day it s... more »
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Food, beer, beach and seagulls. Buy yourself a beer and ice cream
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It’s so crowded with so many people coming here and I’m guessing it’s hard to swim. I suppose there are more secluded beaches nearby if you want a dip. Lots of food and restaurants around though and it’s accessible by public transport.
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