Manly Beach

Beach Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

What to expect

Manly Beach is a beach situated among the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia, in Manly, New South Wales. The beach curves 2kms from South Steyne to North Steyne and Queenscliff, where a submerged reef creates waves prized by top surfers. It offers a unique combination of wide ocean beaches on one side and serene sandy harbour coves and inlets on the other. The beach is lined by magnificent Norfolk pines and has a scenic foreshore walk. Manly Beach is patrolled year-round by lifeguards and offers various facilities, including a beach wheelchair, inclusive playground, accessible beach showers, and accessible toilets. It's a popular spot for surfing, snorkelling, and scuba diving, as well as a great place for families with kids, with plenty of picnic areas, barbecue facilities, and a vibrant events calendar

Plan your family visit to the Manly Beach with these blog insights 👇

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Things to Do in Sydney with Kids | Australia with Kids

Things to Do in Sydney with Kids | Australia with Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We took the ferry to Manly Beach, which has spectacular views of Sydney Harbor and the city

Highlights: The kids loved the ferry ride and the beach felt like a resort away from the stresses of everyday life ✨

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(Tip!) Sydney with kids: 20 family activities!

(Tip!) Sydney with kids: 20 family activities!
This family's experience:

Activities: We went to this beach and took a ferry from Circular Quay. We also took a cool walk with some older kids of almost 10 kilometers

Highlights: We really thought it was a great city and enjoyed the beach bars and the fact that the beach is in a bay so you don’t have waves ✨