Manly Beach Local Knowledge

Browse accommodation in Manly Beach
back to top

Activities

Manly Beach Cycle Tour & Sunset Cruise
Experience a fun, entertaining guided bicycle tour of Manly Beach and a relaxing ride on the harbour. Enjoy the only guided tour that features a ride on the ferry, Manly Beach, the coastal cliffs of North Head and an unforgettable sunset ferry cruise!
Surfing Lesson - Private
Learn to surf with Sydney's largest and most talked about surf school led by surfing legend Matt Grainger. Enjoy two hours of private tuition and the exhilaration of catching your first wave while soaking up the sun on beautiful Manly Beach.
Vegetarian Cooking Class
Our vegetarian cooking class is designed to take you on a culinary journey where you will discover the joys of creating many varied dishes using the freshest ingredients. At the end of the lessons you get to take home everything you've cooked.
Young Cooks Cooking Class
Youngsters, join us for a fun, creative and exciting glimpse into the many joys of cooking. These cooking classes have been specifically designed to teach "the younger generation" skills in the kitchen that will see them impress mum and dad!
back to top

Must do/see

Dee Why Beach

Activities in Manly

Great surfing, markets & cafes. The famous Manly Ferry is a "must do" for visitors and makes the 30 minute trip regularly, day and night. Sydney Ferries other commuter service is the Manly Jetcat which takes 15 minutes to do the one way trip.

Manly Beach

Best beaches in Sydney beach patrolled by best lifeguards in NSW. Great for surfing and wonderful for snorkling. Scenic walks.

Sailing School

On the Harbour
Great fun for anyone

The Big Blue Sailing School

Sailing lessons all year round and racing on Friday evenings and Sundays on beautiful Sydney harbour.
02 9977 4000
back to top

Eating out

16' Skiff Club

Nice Beers!!

Manly Restaurants

Another selections of restaurants
back to top

Entertainment

Restaurants

Manly has an abundance of restaurants, cafes, pubs, and night clubs to suit all budgets and age groups.
back to top

What to do

Golf

5 mins away - 3 golf clubs that are well renowned

Golf Clubs

There are several golf clubs in the area, Manly, Warringah, Balgowlah and Wakehurst

Manly Beach

Manly has one of the cleanest beaches in Sydney. There is protected Southern end that is perfect for children and lots of great surf in the middle for the more adventurous.

Sea Kayaking

Paddle close to shore or up the harbour and explore the waterways around you. Private and nudist beaches as well as some great parklands only accessible by water. Hire the kayaks from Manly Wharf Eastern end next to Manly Wharf Hotel or from Middle Harbour Yacht Club at The Spit

Yacht Clubs

Several local clubs including Manly Yacht Club, 16ft Skiff Club and Middle Harbour Yacht Club at The Spit
back to top

What to see

Manly Beach

Another lovely beach
back to top

Getting there

Manly Ferry

Manly is only 1/2 hr ferry ride or 15min on the jetcat from the centre of Sydney. The ferries are a great way to see the city from the water.