Golden Beaches, Ocean Vistas - Manly and Northern Beaches

Surf breaks, blue lakes and starfish

Looking for a slice of Aussie sun, sand and surf whilst in Sydney? Then a tour of Sydney’s north shore, Manly and the Northern Beaches shouldn’t be missed. The urban paradise, dubbed by locals as ‘God’s country’ presents sandy beaches, shelly coves, rocky platforms teaming with sea creatures, coastal walks and beautiful city and Pacific vistas.

TOUR MANLY BEACH - AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED SURF RESERVE

Also includes the lower North Shore suburbs of Kirribilli, Mosman, Georges Head and Balmoral, Freshwater, Curl Curl and Long Reef.


“Tickle your toes in colurful shells at Shelly Beach.”
 
“Sydney’s best beaches and spectacular rocky headlands are on its doorstep, so less driving and “are we there yet” moments. ”
 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Drive across the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. Many visitors only view the bridge from a distance but driving across the iconic ‘coathanger’ and seeing up close the stunning design of the world’s largest steel arch bridge is a momentous occasion.

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

  • 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.

  • Take one of Sydney’s best panoramic pictures from Georges Head or Bradleys Head and walk around the old battery, defence fortifications and army barracks.

  • Drive by beautiful Balmoral Beach - one of Sydney’s longer and prettier harbour beaches. Drive 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.

  • Drive into Balgowlah and Fairlight with 180 degree views over North Harbour, South Head and the entrance of Sydney Harbour from Dobroyd Head.

“Laugh with kookaburras and rainbow lorikeets, and find water dragons
sun bathing in the ‘Aussie bush’.
View humpback whales from the
higher ground.”

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

  • 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.

  • Love shopping? Discover Manly’s myriad of laneway cafes, pubs, breweries, boutique shops and beachside restaurants.

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

  • Optional ride the Manly to Sydney ferry back to Circular Quay.

LOOK FOR KOOKABURRAS IN THE OLD GUM TREES

 
 
 

photo credit: Destination NSW & Personalised Sydney Tours