Manly Beach
9 expert reviews
“The Bondi Beach of the north shore, Manly caters to everyone except those who want to get away from it all.”
– Fodor's
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"Sydney's second most famous beach stretches for nearly two golden kilometres, lined by Norfolk Island pines and scrappy midrise apartment blocks." Full review
"Lined by an impressive collection of pine trees, and features three main beaches, lovely bays, and a good collection of snack shacks and bars with a view." Full review
"Possibly the best known beach to tourists after Bondi Beach, Manly’s long stretch of golden sand is said to have been the location of the first Surf Life Saving Club in the world." Full review
"Hop on the ferry to Manly and its similarly sandy, pine-tree-lined promenade"
"And speaking of the ferry, Manly Beach, located not too far away in the northern Sydney suburbs, is another fun spot worth checking out"
"Among the hundred or so speckled round the harbor, I recommend Manly — a 30-minute ferry ride from Circular Quay"
"The classic ferry ride to the famous surf beach at Manly cruises the length of Sydney Harbour before docking at Manly Wharf. Swim,"
"Bondi beach will be connected to Manly beach via an 80km trail, connecting two of the country's best surf beaches"