Manly wharf to manly beach walk. As well as the two hikes youll get unlimited travel for two days including a scenic ferry ride across the sydney harbour plus an emu trekkers t shirt. A short 15min walk starting from the manly coves east esplanade will take you to little manly. Manly is one of sydneys most popular seaside destinations and a great spot for an early morning jog.
From manly wharf you walk up to the historic quarantine station at north head where north head sanctuary the barracks memorial walk and gun emplacement tunnels are located. Shelly beach is located in manly and forms part of cabbage tree bay a protected marine reserve which lies adjacent to north head and fairy bower. Past the manly lifesaving club and its iconic clock down the path entering cabbage tree eco foreshore walk is a leisurely 13 km.
Today manly wharf is one of sydneys premier waterfront destinations offering spectacular views of the water whilst dining at some of sydneys best known restaurants and cafes. From manly wharf you will walk up past many small coves and beaches to the historic quarantine station at north head where north head sanctuary the barracks memorial walk and gun emplacement tunnels are located. Our two day sydney explorer includes this sydney harbour to manly beach hike plus a day hike through the blue mountains wilderness to see the famous three sisters.
Catch the ferry across sydney harbour to manly wharf where you can start your walk to dobroyd head which is like a viewing platform for sydney harbour. From manly wharf walk down the corso to the surf beach. On the way enjoy the view watching the boats paddle boarders and kayakers.
Upon reaching manly yacht club turn left on to stuart street and head towards little manly. There is a 620am ferry but it doesnt arrive until 650am which could mean that unless you hurry to the beach you may miss the start of the swim. Catch the first manly ferry departing circular quay at 530am.
Fairlight rockpool is great for spotting sea life. All the time being able to see views across manly main beach and towards shelly beach with spots to sit on the rocks and around the ocean pool. Continue until you get to reef beach forty baskets beach and fairlight beach which are all family friendly.