Sights · Our pick in Sydney
Manly
Across the harbour
The ferry from Circular Quay, the Corso and the ocean beach under Norfolk pines.
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Our take
- The ferry ride
- Shelly Beach
- Address
- Manly, Sydney
- Nearest station
- Manly Wharf 3
500 m · 6 min walk
More distances
About Manly
Manly is reached by ferry across the harbour from Circular Quay; the Corso runs from the wharf to the ocean beach, lined with Norfolk Island pines, and Shelly Beach lies in sheltered Cabbage Tree Bay to the south.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Manly before you go.
Last checked: November 2026 How we choose
What’s nearby
Distances from Manly are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations and wharves
- Manly Wharf 3Ferry500 m6 min walk
- Manly Fast Ferry terminal (Circular Quay)Ferry550 m7 min walk
- Manly WharfFerry550 m7 min walk
Key sights
- Harbour Bridge9.4 kmCar or taxi 36 min
- Royal Botanic Garden10 kmCar or taxi 38 min
- Bondi Beach10 kmCar or taxi 39 min
- Hyde Park Barracks11 kmCar or taxi 40 min
- Queen Victoria Building11 kmCar or taxi 42 min
- Darling Harbour11 kmCar or taxi 42 min
- Sydney Opera House19 kmCar or taxi 66 min
- Sydney Airport20 kmCar or taxi 67 min
Main stations and the Quay
- Circular Quay10 kmCar or taxi 38 min
- Wynyard Station11 kmCar or taxi 40 min
- Central Station12 kmCar or taxi 45 min
Location
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