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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Visited at night on a long weekend That was a mistake in our part It was like schoolies/toolies on the GC Did not feel like a family safe environment Many mall venues were closed or closed down... more »
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My favorite beach when I go for a walk. I usually do Queenscliffe SLSC to Shelley Beach and back twice. A total of 12-13 kms and with a pit stop for coffee at that lovely coffee shop on the walk... more »
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Nice big clean beach but the sea looks dirty and it smells funky
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Windy. Good but not exceptional
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