Sydney · MANLY & NORTHERN BEACHES
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The shortlist to hand a friend flying in: the 15 manly & northern beaches worth booking, each with its price, its rating, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Self-guided Manly bike day with 20 km of bike paths, harbor views, beaches, and free stop options. Bike, helmet, lock, lockers included.
“This was a great way to see the Manly Beach area. They provided breakfast staff was held our stuff so we didn’t have to take it all with us.”
Small-group snorkeling from Shelly Beach in Manly’s Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve, with wetsuits, swim test, and an eco headland walk.
“The guide was great, it was easy to find the meeting place, the gear was good, a really nice area to go snorkeling”
Kayak the secluded beaches of Manly Cove with a small-group guide. 150 minutes, snacks included, caves, rock formations, and an optional swim.
“Great Fun! Our guide (I think Kirsten or Kristen was her name) was so lovely and super encouraging. I was apprehensive beforehand but I am so glad I did it. Would definitely recommend and would definitely recommend our lovely guide too! Thank you!”
Manly snorkeling from Shelly Beach: an eco-friendly half-afternoon tour with a headland walk, expert guide, and 1-hour swim in Cabbage Tree Bay.
“Very useful and engaging information. Easy to follow. Very fun, educational and inclusive experience!”
Private Sydney day covering Opera House views, Bondi and Manly with hotel pickup, a flexible guide, and classic harbor lookouts.
“An in-depth tour of Sydney and suburbs with a knowledgeable guide. Scott was interesting and catered to every need. Exceptional!”
Guided kayak tour in Manly Cove with gear, drybags, snacks, and hot drinks. Visit Collins Flat and Quarantine Beach.
“Amazing experience, really nice staff and small group. They had a place to put your things at the start and a small dry bag as well.”
Hands-on yacht cruise from Manly: set sails, steer, and spot the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from Sydney Harbour in 2.5 hours.
“As we had no prior sailing experience, our guide Will walked us through the basics of how sailing works. Gradually, we were able to take part in operating the boat ourselves, which was a lot of fun. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend it to anyone with little or no sailing experience.”
Paddle Manly Harbour on a guided kayak taster tour: learn basics, visit Store Beach, relax 1 hour, then return with tow support from $46.
“Great experience and fun little activity in the harbour. Our guide Will was fantastic! Super friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Would recommend :)”
Hands-on Sydney Harbour yacht taster from Manly. Help set sails and steer in a small group. 90 minutes, $84.
“We had an awesome sailing trip with our skipper Onur, who made sure that we made a hands on experience, while giving a real sailing flavor and even provided a route that gave us spectacular views of the city. Highly recommend!”
Seven hours from Manly through Ku-ring-gai Chase and Northern Beaches lookouts, beaches, and Aboriginal culture in a small group.
“My husband and I spent our first full day in Sydney with Mike who took us on a private tour focused mostly on the Ku-ring-gai National Park. It was a great start to our 25th wedding anniversary trip, enjoying a beautiful, sunny day out in natRead more”
Private full-day Manly and Northern Beaches tour with harbour-bridge views, cliff walks, rock pools, and flexible stops near Sydney.
“What an amazing experience we had with Ben!! So many spectacular places to include the Blue Mtns, Manly Beach, Bondi Beach and the Greater Sydney area and much more! Ben accommodated 9 of us(2 seniors) for 2 full days of sightRead more”
Kayak North Harbour from Manly with Reef Beach swim time, a Dobroyd Head lookout hike, and friendly coaching for first-timers.
“Great trip, loved the day, tour guide was helpful and knowledgeable. Very enjoyable.”
Beginner-friendly snorkeling at Manly Beach in Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve, 1-hour guided tour with gear and personalized coaching.
“Wonderful experience with the coach, she is patient and understanding, love to have her in the trip.”
A half-day Sydney shore tour mixing harbour icons, ocean lookouts, and Manly’s Corso with port pick-up and a small group.
“This tour was a great introduction to Sydney. Our private guide met us at the pier and drove us around different neighborhoods. He was friendly, personable, and knowledgeable. Although we did have brief photo ops, our one disappointment was that the tour didn’t include a walk on one of the beaches.”
Paddle Manly’s North Harbour for 2 hours with a stable SUP, clear local guidance, and a route past moored yachts and four beaches.
