Manly Beach Full Day — Beach, North Head, and Spit Bridge Walk
Sydney, Australia
About This Activity
A full day at Manly extends well beyond the main beach. Walk north along the headland to North Head in Sydney Harbour National Park -- the cliff-top loop trail has views over the harbour entrance and the Pacific. Return via the Manly Scenic Walkway for more harbour vistas before lunch on the waterfront at the Manly Wharf Hotel. Afternoon snorkelling at Shelly Beach or a surf lesson at Manly. Ferry home to Circular Quay passes the Opera House as the sun lowers. A$20 round-trip ferry fare is the main cost.
Seasonal note: Best Nov-Mar (swimming season)
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