Guidebook for Manly

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Guidebook for Manly

Food Scene

Manly has a wide range of restaurants and cafes. The best ones are off the main strip - The Corso
Great burritos and margaritas, and lively music. Its a little hidden gem normally only locals would be able to find.
154 recommandé par les habitants
Chica Bonita Manly
9 The Corso
154 recommandé par les habitants
Great burritos and margaritas, and lively music. Its a little hidden gem normally only locals would be able to find.
This is simply the best fish restaurant in Manly. There are other options too. They also have a small bar area with snack food and wonderful views.
92 recommandé par les habitants
Garfish Manly
39 E Esplanade
92 recommandé par les habitants
This is simply the best fish restaurant in Manly. There are other options too. They also have a small bar area with snack food and wonderful views.
This is a gem, the food is a step above the other local cafes and restaurants. The portions are huge, so you can easily share a meal.
57 recommandé par les habitants
Jellyfish
95 N Steyne
57 recommandé par les habitants
This is a gem, the food is a step above the other local cafes and restaurants. The portions are huge, so you can easily share a meal.
Excellent food, something a bit different, and gorgeous views.
153 recommandé par les habitants
The Boathouse Shelly Beach
1 Marine Parade
153 recommandé par les habitants
Excellent food, something a bit different, and gorgeous views.
This place is a hidden gem. It sells the most amazing fresh zingy salads. Huge portions but they are so tasty you'll wan to eat it all anyway. Great for vegetarians, vegans and people with special dietary requirements.
41 recommandé par les habitants
Banana Blossom Asian Salads
15 The Corso
41 recommandé par les habitants
This place is a hidden gem. It sells the most amazing fresh zingy salads. Huge portions but they are so tasty you'll wan to eat it all anyway. Great for vegetarians, vegans and people with special dietary requirements.
Hidden gem. They don't have a wide selection but what the do is excellent. My favourite is the banana flower salad.
39 recommandé par les habitants
Manly Thai Gourmet
33 S Steyne
39 recommandé par les habitants
Hidden gem. They don't have a wide selection but what the do is excellent. My favourite is the banana flower salad.
Fantastic authentic Italian pizzas cooked in a food fired oven
28 recommandé par les habitants
DeVita
4-8 Darley Rd
28 recommandé par les habitants
Fantastic authentic Italian pizzas cooked in a food fired oven
Better than your average Thai. Great tapas style dishes as well as a full menu.
41 recommandé par les habitants
Yok Thai Restaurant
21 Wentworth St
41 recommandé par les habitants
Better than your average Thai. Great tapas style dishes as well as a full menu.
Fabulous salads. Great value. My new favourite lunch place
FISHBOWL - Manly
39 Darley Rd
Fabulous salads. Great value. My new favourite lunch place
Great food. Fun vibe. Something for everyone. Beer and views.
39 recommandé par les habitants
Daniel San
55 N Steyne
39 recommandé par les habitants
Great food. Fun vibe. Something for everyone. Beer and views.

Parks & Nature

Lots of walking tracks, cafe. Fantastic harbour and city views.
197 recommandé par les habitants
North Head
197 recommandé par les habitants
Lots of walking tracks, cafe. Fantastic harbour and city views.
This beach is north of Manly Beach
170 recommandé par les habitants
Plage d'eau douce
170 recommandé par les habitants
This beach is north of Manly Beach
The middle of curl curl beach is much quieter than Manly Beach and a more natural wild beach.
42 recommandé par les habitants
South Curl Curl Beach
42 recommandé par les habitants
The middle of curl curl beach is much quieter than Manly Beach and a more natural wild beach.
Either take a bus to Spit Bridge and walk back to Manly or start in Manly and walk to Spit Bridge. 3-4 hour walk with hidden beaches and harbour views along the way.
122 recommandé par les habitants
Promenade côtière du pont Manly To Spit
Reef Beach Track
122 recommandé par les habitants
Either take a bus to Spit Bridge and walk back to Manly or start in Manly and walk to Spit Bridge. 3-4 hour walk with hidden beaches and harbour views along the way.

Sightseeing

Walk along the coastal path to Shelly beach. This is an aquatic reserve so bring your snorkel. The beach has shower facilities, and also free barbecues on the grass area at the back of the beach. There is a great cafe.
337 recommandé par les habitants
Shelly Beach
337 recommandé par les habitants
Walk along the coastal path to Shelly beach. This is an aquatic reserve so bring your snorkel. The beach has shower facilities, and also free barbecues on the grass area at the back of the beach. There is a great cafe.
Stunning view, walking tracks and a lot of history at North Head Fort where they do an interesting tour of the tunnels.
107 recommandé par les habitants
North Head Scenic Drive
North Head Scenic Drive
107 recommandé par les habitants
Stunning view, walking tracks and a lot of history at North Head Fort where they do an interesting tour of the tunnels.
Enjoy a boat trip out of the heads to see the whales while they are migrating and other sea life.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Manly Whale Watching
East Esplanade
13 recommandé par les habitants
Enjoy a boat trip out of the heads to see the whales while they are migrating and other sea life.
Sydney's Quarantine Station on North Head is one of Australia's most haunted sites! ... Sydney’s former Quarantine Station on North Head is reputed to be one of Australia’s most haunted sites, with stories of ghosts and paranormal occurrences entwined throughout its history. They offer a ghost tour and museum tour.
10 recommandé par les habitants
North Head Quarantine Station
1 N Head Scenic Dr
10 recommandé par les habitants
Sydney's Quarantine Station on North Head is one of Australia's most haunted sites! ... Sydney’s former Quarantine Station on North Head is reputed to be one of Australia’s most haunted sites, with stories of ghosts and paranormal occurrences entwined throughout its history. They offer a ghost tour and museum tour.

Arts & Culture

Very good exhibitions
94 recommandé par les habitants
Manly Art Gallery & Museum
1a West Esplanade
94 recommandé par les habitants
Very good exhibitions
They offer interesting tours. See the old WW2 tunnels
North Fort Artillery Museum
They offer interesting tours. See the old WW2 tunnels

Shopping

Easy ride north on the bus. This mall was refurbished in 2017.
240 recommandé par les habitants
Westfield Warringah Mall
145 Old Pittwater Rd
240 recommandé par les habitants
Easy ride north on the bus. This mall was refurbished in 2017.
3 hours free parking. Wide variety fo shops, cafes and restaurants
91 recommandé par les habitants
Stockland Balgowlah Shopping Centre
197-215 Condamine St
91 recommandé par les habitants
3 hours free parking. Wide variety fo shops, cafes and restaurants
Banks, clothing, beach stuff and tourist gifts
11 recommandé par les habitants
The Corso
The Corso
11 recommandé par les habitants
Banks, clothing, beach stuff and tourist gifts
Literally this is across the road from the apartment. Free parking for up to 2 hours.
Coles Manly Car Park
10 Wentworth St
Literally this is across the road from the apartment. Free parking for up to 2 hours.

Essentials

Coles supermarket on the Corso
205 recommandé par les habitants
Coles
28 The Corso
205 recommandé par les habitants
Coles supermarket on the Corso
Best quality fruit, veg, fish & meats
434 recommandé par les habitants
Harris Farm Markets
30 Springfield Ave
434 recommandé par les habitants
Best quality fruit, veg, fish & meats

Entertainment & Activities

This is located at Manly Wharf. You can hire kayaks, stand up paddle boards and small motor boats.
54 recommandé par les habitants
Manly Kayak Centre
East Esplanade
54 recommandé par les habitants
This is located at Manly Wharf. You can hire kayaks, stand up paddle boards and small motor boats.
Beautiful Art Deco movie theatre showing art house movies
165 recommandé par les habitants
Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace
380 Military Rd
165 recommandé par les habitants
Beautiful Art Deco movie theatre showing art house movies
Skater HQ, Manly
49-53 N Steyne
Skate hire
They have opened a booth at Manly Wharf to make bookings easy. The best way to see Sydney Harbour. Take a leisurely cruise or learn to sail.
Manly Sailing
They have opened a booth at Manly Wharf to make bookings easy. The best way to see Sydney Harbour. Take a leisurely cruise or learn to sail.