Manly
New South Wales · Australia
Our fast ferry service from Circular Quay to Manly is only 18 minutes. At Manly Wharf you’ll find charming bars, cafes and restaurants.
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10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Manly
Welcome to Manly, a peninsula that serves as a profound geographical and cultural gateway to Sydney’s Northern Beaches. As you step off the ferry at the Manly Wharf, you are participating in a tradition of transit that dates back…
Listen in the app2The Corso — The Heart of the Peninsula
The Corso is the pedestrianized artery of Manly, a grand promenade that serves as the shortest land bridge between the harbor’s tranquil waters and the turbulent Pacific Ocean. Its name and initial design were inspired by the Via…
Listen in the app3Manly Beach — The Birthplace of Australian Surfing
As you emerge from the Corso, the expansive horizon of the Pacific Ocean reveals itself. This is Manly Beach, a site of immense significance in Australian maritime and sporting history. …
Listen in the app4The Wormhole — A Secret Passage at Queenscliff
For those willing to venture toward the northern terminus of the beach at Queenscliff, a hidden geological and historical curiosity awaits: the 'Wormhole.' This is a man-made tunnel carved through the rocky headland, originally…
Listen in the app5Fairy Bower and the Ocean Pool
Turning our attention southwards, we follow the Marine Parade, a scenic walkway that hugs the shoreline. Along this path, you will encounter the Fairy Bower Ocean Pool. …
Listen in the app6Shelly Beach and Cabbage Tree Aquatic Reserve
At the terminus of the Marine Parade lies Shelly Beach, a sheltered, horseshoe-shaped cove that faces west, rather than east like most of Sydney’s ocean beaches. This unique orientation provides protection from the prevailing…
Listen in the app7North Head — A Legacy of Isolation
Ascending from Shelly Beach, we enter the rugged terrain of North Head, a dramatic sandstone plateau that forms the northern portal of Sydney Harbor. This area is a profound juxtaposition of natural wilderness and somber human…
Listen in the app8Collins Beach and the Jump Rock
As we descend from the heights of North Head back toward the harbor side, we find Collins Beach. This secluded spot is often overlooked by the casual tourist, but it holds several 'hidden gems.' It features a rare coastal…
Listen in the app9The Spit to Manly Walk — The Coastal Bushland
For the adventurous soul, the western edge of Manly marks the beginning (or the end) of the Spit to Manly Walk. This 10-kilometer track is a world-class coastal hike that traverses through the Sydney Harbor National Park. …
Listen in the app10Closing
Our journey through Manly concludes where it began, here at the historic wharf. Over the past few hours, we have traversed a landscape that is remarkably diverse, spanning from the sophisticated urbanity of the Corso to the…
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What is Manly?
Manly is a place in New South Wales · Australia with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | New South Wales · Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -33.7969, 151.2872 |
| Last updated |
