Manly has long been both a popular Sydney attraction and relaxed seaside suburb. The settlement of Manly dates back to the earliest days of colonial Sydney, and its history is inexorably linked to the ocean and the harbour.
Awaiting you are Sydney’s finest waterfront restaurants, great shopping, breathtaking beaches, exciting entertainment and a ray of sporting activities. Dine on fine seafood, enjoy fish and chips on the beach, try parasailing and kayaking, or just relax with a drink and watch the world go by...
Things to do in Manly
Walks - Manly has a diversity of walks along the coast which offer fabulous views and historical interests.
Manly to Spit Bridge - A 10km three hour (one way) walk
Manly Eastern Hill Heritage walk - A historical walk that starts at East Esplanade at the white broken column.. This walk can get steep at certain places.
Manly Heritage Plaque Walk – Take a stroll through the historic sites of Manly.
All information can be found about walks at the Manly Information Center at Manly Wharf, or www.manlytourism.com
Restaurants
Manly offers a great diversity of food outlets from quick fish and chips take-away to small cafes and classy waterfront restaurants. There is almost any international cuisine available Chinese/ Italian/ Thai / Indian/ African / French / Australian / from cheap to expensive.
Surfing
Manly has some of the best surf spots in Australia. To check out the surf Manly Beach click on the live Web Cam. LIVE MANLY WEB CAM
Nightlife in Manly
Manly Wharf Hotel – youngish crowd 18 – 30’s, excellent place to have afternoon drinks overlooking the harbour.
Ivanhoe Hotel – The Corso – three levels to suit different ages.
Steyne Hotel – The Corso opposite Manly Beach. Great for afternoon drinks or casual meal on the balcony upstairs. The hotel has 9 bars over 2 levels, and 2 restaurants,.
There is also a nightclub disco to dance the night away
Manly Boatshed – downstairs, dark, gloomy but alive with music for the young surfie set.
Barking Frog Bar - small and intimate bar great live music
In situ - up market cocktail bar, great tapas and happy hour cocktails from 6- 7
Shore Club – chic, contemporary bar over three 3 levels with great views of Manly beach
Manly Festivals
Manly food and wine festival - May 31st - 1st June
Manly International Jazz Festival – October Long Weekend.
Other Things to do in Manly
Manly Quarantine Station Tour - Guided tours only allowed (phone for booking 9247 5033)
Ocean world – only 200 metre from Manly wharf, one of the premier attraction of the area offering fun for all ages. Experience the wonders of the animal world with daily tours, shark feeding and live animal shows, you can even swin with a shark - 8251 7878 www.oceanworld.com.au
Manly Art Gallery - The Manly Art Gallery holds temporary exhibitions which include international touring exhibitions, high profile satellite exhibitions from the major state galleries as well as shows acurated by the Manly Art Gallery & Museum
Out door activities
Manly is a haven for the sporting enthusiast. Manly truly has it all, a great foot ball ground, cricket ground, skate park, beach volley ball courts, tennis courts, coral reef for great snorkelling, hiking tracks Olympic pool and one of Australia best surfing spots. All within walking distance of the hostel.
Surfer HQ Opposite beach offers half price surf board hire to guests staying at Boardriders, 02 99777281, admin@australiansurferhq.com.au
