Guidebook for Manly
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Often bigger beach breaks. Also has a tidal pool which is great with the kids, close to the kids park at Queenscliff.
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Queenscliff Beach
Often bigger beach breaks. Also has a tidal pool which is great with the kids, close to the kids park at Queenscliff.
Mountain bike trails, easy access from Wakehurst Parkway. Definitely not for beginners.
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Barragem de Manly
112 King StMountain bike trails, easy access from Wakehurst Parkway. Definitely not for beginners.
Ben & Jerry’s
25-27 S SteyneIce Cream & Milkshake hits!
Outdoor heated swimming pools.
Two kids pools, one for little ones, another for toddlers, then the big kids, plus a lap pool. Kiosk on site for snacks. Good showers and change facilities.
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Manly Andrew "Boy" Charlton Swim Centre
1 Kenneth RdOutdoor heated swimming pools.
Two kids pools, one for little ones, another for toddlers, then the big kids, plus a lap pool. Kiosk on site for snacks. Good showers and change facilities.
Catch a ferry to the zoo for the day out or book an overnight tent at the zoo, just amazing.
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Taronga Zoo Wharf station
Catch a ferry to the zoo for the day out or book an overnight tent at the zoo, just amazing.
Fairlight Beach
Another beautiful harbour beach and tidal pool.
Shopping
Friendly service, great prices. Hire surfboards, paddleboards, wetsuits, all you need to enjoy the surf.
Manly Surfboard Rentals
49 N SteyneFriendly service, great prices. Hire surfboards, paddleboards, wetsuits, all you need to enjoy the surf.
Hidden gem in manly and the best mexican for sure.
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Chica Bonita Manly
9 The CorsoHidden gem in manly and the best mexican for sure.
Food Scene
Great Coffee, good consistent blend, good flavour and mid range tones.
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Three Beans
2A Darley RdGreat Coffee, good consistent blend, good flavour and mid range tones.
Great Coffee, punchy with a strong flavour if thats what you like.
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Barefoot Coffee Traders
18 Whistler StGreat Coffee, punchy with a strong flavour if thats what you like.
Great coffee, one of our best in Manly our go to for a solid flat white. Food is pretty good and its right across from the beach. Has a great atmosphere/vibe.
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Hemingway's Manly
48 N SteyneGreat coffee, one of our best in Manly our go to for a solid flat white. Food is pretty good and its right across from the beach. Has a great atmosphere/vibe.
Best breaky or lunch with a view in Manly, a little pricey but worth it at least once during your stay.
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The Pantry Manly
North SteyneBest breaky or lunch with a view in Manly, a little pricey but worth it at least once during your stay.
Sensational thai, a must during your stay, make sure you have the betel leaf entree and slow cooked pork main, if thats not your thing they have a great menu.
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Yok Thai Restaurant
21 Wentworth StSensational thai, a must during your stay, make sure you have the betel leaf entree and slow cooked pork main, if thats not your thing they have a great menu.
Another safe place for a good coffee. Not strong, very safe blend, good and consistent.
Billi Raw Espresso & Superfoods
1A The CorsoAnother safe place for a good coffee. Not strong, very safe blend, good and consistent.
Great sunset spot for dinner or drinks.
Awesome fish & chips.
Alternatively just take a picnic dinner and bottle of wine to the harbour beach next door.
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Manly Wharf Hotel
East EsplanadeGreat sunset spot for dinner or drinks.
Awesome fish & chips.
Alternatively just take a picnic dinner and bottle of wine to the harbour beach next door.
Great cafe/restaurant thats over the water on a pier. Great beach and a number of other restaurants/cafes to choose from.
At the end of the esplanade is the balmoral steps and walk.
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Balmoral Boatshed
2C The EsplanadeGreat cafe/restaurant thats over the water on a pier. Great beach and a number of other restaurants/cafes to choose from.
At the end of the esplanade is the balmoral steps and walk.
Rooftop cafe, with a great view of the Opera House. Short walk from the ferry.
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MCA Cafe
140 George StRooftop cafe, with a great view of the Opera House. Short walk from the ferry.
Great bar/cafe/restaurant that looks out to North Sydney and the other side of the Harbour Bridge. Great walk from the ferry, just follow the water around and under the bridge.
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The Theatre Bar at the End of the Wharf
15 Hickson RdGreat bar/cafe/restaurant that looks out to North Sydney and the other side of the Harbour Bridge. Great walk from the ferry, just follow the water around and under the bridge.
Great Coffee & Cronuts. Plus lots of other delish food.
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The Butchers Cafe
152 Sydney RdGreat Coffee & Cronuts. Plus lots of other delish food.
Great breaky spot by the water. Tidal pool within 50m. Paddle board hire next door at the cafe. Great snorkeling as well.
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The Bower Manly
7 Marine ParadeGreat breaky spot by the water. Tidal pool within 50m. Paddle board hire next door at the cafe. Great snorkeling as well.
Entertainment & Activities
Large kids playground catering for various ages, fully fenced, coffee close by and you just a stroll to the surf beach or tidal pool at Queenscliff
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Lagoon Reserve, Queenscliff
Pittwater RoadLarge kids playground catering for various ages, fully fenced, coffee close by and you just a stroll to the surf beach or tidal pool at Queenscliff
Beautiful little harbour beach for kids and adults, you can catch the hop skip jump bus here for free. There is also a small cafe at the beach thats good for lunch, coffee, drinks and ice-creams.
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Little Manly Beach Kiosk
42 Stuart StBeautiful little harbour beach for kids and adults, you can catch the hop skip jump bus here for free. There is also a small cafe at the beach thats good for lunch, coffee, drinks and ice-creams.
Hidden little beach, very limited parking be sure to go early. Sometimes has a small waterfall. Long shallow area with the tides thats great for kids.
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Collins Beach
Hidden little beach, very limited parking be sure to go early. Sometimes has a small waterfall. Long shallow area with the tides thats great for kids.
Great family spot to take the kids, three levels of fish and aquatic life to see, includes a penguin show/feeding.
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Aquarium World
3 Pittwater RdGreat family spot to take the kids, three levels of fish and aquatic life to see, includes a penguin show/feeding.
The Manly Waterworks
Commonwealth ParadeWaterslides!!!!
Sightseeing
Drive or ride up to North Head for stunning views of Sydney. Maybe even catch the massive cruise ships sailing in or out of the heads. A good place for sunsets.
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North Head Scenic Drive
North Head Scenic DriveDrive or ride up to North Head for stunning views of Sydney. Maybe even catch the massive cruise ships sailing in or out of the heads. A good place for sunsets.
Start the walk near the Manly Aquarium. Great scenic walk to the Spit Bridge in Clontarf. 20km round trip.
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Manly To Spit Bridge Costal Walk
Reef Beach TrackStart the walk near the Manly Aquarium. Great scenic walk to the Spit Bridge in Clontarf. 20km round trip.
Beautiful walk to Shelly Beach, great for swimming and snorkeling. Walk up the hill to the headland for a view from the cliffs.
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Shelly Beach
Beautiful walk to Shelly Beach, great for swimming and snorkeling. Walk up the hill to the headland for a view from the cliffs.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good place for breaky, lunch or dinner right across from the beach. Good for cocktails also.
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Manly Wine
13 S SteyneGood place for breaky, lunch or dinner right across from the beach. Good for cocktails also.
Awarded Best Pizza Restaurant in Australia!
Restaurant & Catering Awards
Also a great bar and good spot for sunset drinks along with the Wharf Bar.
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Hugos
1 E EsplanadeAwarded Best Pizza Restaurant in Australia!
Restaurant & Catering Awards
Also a great bar and good spot for sunset drinks along with the Wharf Bar.
Essentials
Coles
28 The CorsoChain shopping.
Great local grocery shopping, with a premium butcher at the rear and fish market next door.
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Harris Farm Markets
30 Springfield AveGreat local grocery shopping, with a premium butcher at the rear and fish market next door.