Guidebook for Manly
Food Scene
Fresh baguettes with cold cuts and salad, sticky treats, great sausage rolls and meat pies
6 locals recommend
Manly Bakery
31 Sydney RdFresh baguettes with cold cuts and salad, sticky treats, great sausage rolls and meat pies
Shopping
Cheapest groceries, wine and beer in Manly. The only choice for any dairy product.
53 locals recommend
ALDI Manly
Cheapest groceries, wine and beer in Manly. The only choice for any dairy product.
Coles
28 The CorsoGood for groceries if you need something Aldi doesn't stock
Coles
28 The CorsoGood for groceries if you need something Aldi doesn't stock
Drinks & Nightlife
Filled to the brim with pretty young people in what seems to be an endless series of cavernous bars over three levels. Open late.
163 locals recommend
Hotel Steyne
75 The CorsoFilled to the brim with pretty young people in what seems to be an endless series of cavernous bars over three levels. Open late.
Parks & Nature
A little known gem in Manly. Not one of the 7 wonders of the World, but a nice oasis of nature in the middle of Manly. Watch the cricket on the oval and then wander through the botanical gardens beyond. There is also the Bowling Club which offers barefoot bowls and cheap food and drinks.
Ivanhoe Park
Raglan StreetA little known gem in Manly. Not one of the 7 wonders of the World, but a nice oasis of nature in the middle of Manly. Watch the cricket on the oval and then wander through the botanical gardens beyond. There is also the Bowling Club which offers barefoot bowls and cheap food and drinks.
Entertainment & Activities
Very impressive display of local fish and penguins. You can also dive with the sharks if you are brave enough.
https://www.manlysealifesanctuary.com.au/
50 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Manly Sanctuary
West EsplanadeVery impressive display of local fish and penguins. You can also dive with the sharks if you are brave enough.
https://www.manlysealifesanctuary.com.au/
Getting Around
The traditional ferry (28 min) and the fast ferry (18 min) both go direct to Circular Quay, which is the heart of Sydney's CBD. They both give a great view of the National Park, The Opera House and Harbour Bridge, so take your camera
280 locals recommend
Manly Wharf station
West EsplanadeThe traditional ferry (28 min) and the fast ferry (18 min) both go direct to Circular Quay, which is the heart of Sydney's CBD. They both give a great view of the National Park, The Opera House and Harbour Bridge, so take your camera