Little town really lively. Manly offers a nice cultural blend with many international travelers and a local population which lives "7 miles far from Sydney but a thousand miles from care!".
Manly beach is certainly one of the most packed of Sydney, because of its fame, its large variety of breaks, and the large range of surf shops.
The Corso, the main street, offers events all year long and attracts the crowds, that enjoy food and drinks, shopping and the numerous musicians in the street.
Manly is the right destination for those who want to remain really close from Sydney, but want to have good surfing and quality of life. It's a great compromise with a dynamic population, good bars, decent waves, and the opportunity to reach the northern beaches easily.
Manly is the entry point of the Northern Beaches, these destinations located on the northern side of Sydney Harbour.
Access to Manly is a matter of choice: bus, boat or car. The ferry is fast and comfortable, and leaves Circular Quay in Sydney every 30 minutes from 6 am to midnight.
Manly is a good destination and starting point to discover the northern beaches by bus.
Spot |
Spot quality potential | Recommended level | Spot characteristics |
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Deadman | Big wave spot | ||
Fairy Bower | Spot that holds big swells | ||
Freshwater | Swell magnet | ||
North Steyne | Spot that doesn't produce a lot of swell | ||
Queenscliff | Swell magnet | ||
South Steyne | Protected spot | ||
Winky Pop | Spot that holds big swells |