Manly and Northern Beaches Explorer — Clifftop Explorer

Itinerary

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Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney, New South Wales 2061 Australia

Drive across the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. Driving across the iconic ‘coathanger’ and seeing the stunning design of the world’s largest steel arch bridge up close is a momentous occasion.

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Milsons Point, Broughton Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2061 Australia

Visit Kirribilli nears Milsons Point - a quaint village on the lower north shore, with unique views across to the Sydney Opera House and Sydney skyline

Duration: 5 minutes

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Luna Park Sydney, 1 Olympic Drive, Milsons Point, North Sydney, New South Wales 2061 Australia

See Luna Park - an historic amusement park located on the harbour that was constructed in 1935. Walk through the 30 foot wide entrance of a clown’s smiling face

Duration: 5 minutes

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Georges Head Memorial Park, Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales 2088 Australia

One of Sydney’s best panoramic views is from Georges Head - an old fort and army barracks. Take in the 270 degree vista of Manly, Watsons Bay, Camp Cove, Rose Bay, Manly and the Sydney skyline.

Duration: 20 minutes

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Balmoral Beach, Balmoral, Mosman, New South Wales 2088 Australia

Drive by beautiful Balmoral Beach - one of Sydney’s longer and prettier harbour beaches. Drive up one of Sydney’s steepest streets where they hold the annual ‘Balmoral Burn’ 420 metre race from the bottom of the hill all the way to the top.

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Manly Scenic Walkway, Sydney, New South Wales 2092 Australia

Drive over the Spit Bridge - an old style girder bridge that allows yachts and sailing boats to pass through near the Mosman Marina.

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Little Manly Beach, 42-44 Stuart St, Manly, New South Wales 2095 Australia

See the swimming rockpools at Manly Cove, Manly Ferry Terminal and beautiful Little Manly Beach.

Duration: 3 minutes

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North Head, Fairfax Track, Manly, New South Wales 2095 Australia

Take a cliff edge hike overlooking the entrance of Sydney Harbour at North Head. See the spectacular vertical cliffs surrounding Sydney with 360 degree views over North Harbour, South Head, Sydney Harbour and the Hornby Lighthouse. Between May and October look out for Southern Right whales.

Duration: 40 minutes

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Shelly Beach, Manly, New South Wales 2095 Australia

Enjoy a leisurely walk from Manly to Shelly Beach along a marine aquatic reserve watching surfers, paddle boarders, snorkelers and scuba divers close to the shore. Admire the colourful shells and spot an eastern water dragon sunbaking on the rocks.

Duration: 40 minutes

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Manly Beach, North Steyne, Sydney, New South Wales 2095 Australia

Enjoy a beachside lunch in Manly and discover it's myriad of laneway cafes, pubs, breweries and boutique shops.

Duration: 15 minutes

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Freshwater Beach, Ocean View Road, Sydney, New South Wales NSW 2096 Australia

Watch surfers shred sparkling waves beneath clifftop condominiums at Freshwater Beach - where the sport of surfing started in Australia.

Duration: 10 minutes

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Dee Why Beach, Pacific Parade, Sydney, New South Wales NSW 2099 Australia

See unique rock pools that are cut into the edges of cliffs and rock platforms that are perfect for family swimming and bathing at Curl Curl and Dee Why Beach.

Duration: 10 minutes

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Long Reef Point, 989 Pittwater Rd - Griffith Park Long Reef Reserve, Collaroy Beach, Warringah, New South Wales NSW 2097 Australia

An interesting and scenic walk over a rock platform and around the colourful sand cliffs of Long Reef. Look for seashells, starfish, shark eggs, mussels, clams and sea anenomes. Enjoy the local water birdlife of kestrels, white bellied sea eagles and the Australian Pelican - the world's biggest pelican. Watch paragliders launch over the beach and kitesurfers at Fishermans Beach.

Duration: 1 hour

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Circular Quay, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia

Optional ferry ride from Manly Wharf to Circular Quay - the hub of Sydney. Glide on Sydney harbour - the world's prettiest waterway, past waterside suburbs, the opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. * at guests expense and approx. $12AUD per person

Duration: 30 minutes