Sydney Ferries

The Sydney ferries are an icon of Sydney Harbour, and the ferry trip from Circular Quay to Manly is a must see attraction for any visitor to Sydney.

The relaxing half hour ferry journey offers classic harbour and ocean views, operates seven days a week and is great value at just $12.80 for a return trip. For a faster trip take the Jet cat which only takes 15min each way.

Visit the Sydney Ferries web site or download and print Ferry and Jet Cat service timetables from Circular Quay.

For more information visit www.sydneyferries.com.au

Manly Water Taxi Shuttle

Manly Water Taxi Shuttle is a new service delivering passengers to Manly Wharf from Balmoral, Watsons Bay and Circular Quay. The shuttle runs on a regular basis every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, departing every hour. The 'Sea Eagle' vessel is a beautiful 35 foot cruiser seating up to 16 people. Private charters are also available.

Services include the Limousine Cuisine Shuttle, operating every Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday, delivering diners to some of the finest waterfront restautants on Manly Wharf. A Late Night Shuttle also operates from Manly to Circular Quay from midnight to 4am every Friday and Saturday night.

Bookings essential, call Manly Cabs on 02 9972 5600.

For more information visit www.manlywatertaxishuttle.com.au

Sydney Buses

Manly  is well served by busses to and from central Sydney (Wynyard), the Northern beaches and Chatswood. For more information and timetables call Sydney buses on 131 500

Visit the Sydney Buses web site www.sydneybuses.nsw.gov.au

Transport to and from Manly

To Palm beach
Want o go visit where they film Home and Away then take the 155, 156 or 169 bus stand B Manly Warf then change to L90  bus marked palm beach 75-90min

To Warringhgah Mall
Take 155.156 ot 169 bust stand B Manly Wharf 10 min
or Take 139  stand A Manly Wharf via north Steyne, Queenscliff Harbord and south curl curl 20 min

You  can also take the hop on hop off bus which is free

To the Spit Bridge
Take 144 or 143 bus from stand D belgrace st 15 min
From spit bridge to manly take 144 or 143 from north west side of the bridge 15 min

From spit bridge to the cirty take 169 175 178 and 189 from the south side of the bridge to city 40 min

Late night bus from city to manly
take 151 from stand G at Wynyard station departs every hour from 12.50am to 4.50am 40 min

From Manly to city 152 bus from stand H  Belgrave st

Timetables are available from Humphreys Newsagency on the Corso or any other local newsagency. Also timetables are fixed to all bus stands.

Hop Skip & Jump

Getting around Manly couldn’t be easier with the Hop Skip and Jump Community Bus. It runs seven days a week and runs from Manly to seaforth Balgowlah and Clontarf and also goes to local attraction such as Warrinah Mall, Little Manly beach, Fairlight. The great news is its free. The bus meets at the Manly Wharf, with the bus stopping at the bus and taxi rank. 

Parking

Boardrider Backpackers doesn’t have any parking onsite however there is free parking 5 minutes walk on Sydney Road on the left hard side heading from the city towards The Hostel.

If you require more secure parking, Manly Council has four car parks available 7 days a week, offering a variety of hours. Two car parks are in Central Avenue, one in Whistler Street and the other in Wentworth Street. It cost approximately $20 per day.

Council Car Parks

First 2 hours parking FREE in all Council's CBD car parks prior to 7pm.

Private Car Parks