Local guidebook
Food scene
The Northern Beaches has so many places to dine (far too many to list). Whatever you fancy, you will find a delicious meal which can be delivered or to dine in.
Local shopping strip within walking distance. With a vast choice of restaurants, including fish & chips, pizza, Indian, Thai, coffee shop this is a must to visit.
Allambie Heights
Local shopping strip within walking distance. With a vast choice of restaurants, including fish & chips, pizza, Indian, Thai, coffee shop this is a must to visit.
A Contemporary Australian Menu, Whitewater Restaurant is popular with Sydney siders looking for that extra special seaside experience and the best seafood restaurants near you in Manly. Sit back and relax in Whitewater’s chic beach house atmosphere with a glass of wine and an exquisitely prepared meal.
Here gorgeous water views, an impeccable menu, sharp service, great coffee and subliminal wine list all combine to create the perfect dining experience at a the Manly beach .
From brunch to our fabulous degustation tasting menu and sharing plates, Whitewater is a mouthwatering experience. Kids are welcome too with a special kids package.
Sit, relax and let this culinary fest start.
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Whitewater Restaurant
35 S SteyneA Contemporary Australian Menu, Whitewater Restaurant is popular with Sydney siders looking for that extra special seaside experience and the best seafood restaurants near you in Manly. Sit back and relax in Whitewater’s chic beach house atmosphere with a glass of wine and an exquisitely prepared meal.
Here gorgeous water views, an impeccable menu, sharp service, great coffee and subliminal wine list all combine to create the perfect dining experience at a the Manly beach .
From brunch to our fabulous degustation tasting menu and sharing plates, Whitewater is a mouthwatering experience. Kids are welcome too with a special kids package.
Sit, relax and let this culinary fest start.
Dine in style
Positioned on the iconic Manly wharf, Hugos Manly offers an unforgettable dining experience in one of Sydney's most spectacular waterfront locations.
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Hugos
1 E EsplanadeDine in style
Positioned on the iconic Manly wharf, Hugos Manly offers an unforgettable dining experience in one of Sydney's most spectacular waterfront locations.
Criniti's, Manly combines food, fun, family and friends. Dining at Criniti’s is about more than just filling your belly with delicious Italian cuisine; it’s about creating lasting memories with your loved ones. Inspired by traditional Criniti family recipes, the menu uses the best ingredients to create Southern Italian masterpieces with a modern Australian twist. Buon appetito!
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Criniti's Manly
54 West EsplanadeCriniti's, Manly combines food, fun, family and friends. Dining at Criniti’s is about more than just filling your belly with delicious Italian cuisine; it’s about creating lasting memories with your loved ones. Inspired by traditional Criniti family recipes, the menu uses the best ingredients to create Southern Italian masterpieces with a modern Australian twist. Buon appetito!
The pride of the locals and a restaurant icon, Manly Grill Seafood & Steakhouse lies in the heart of Manly’s picturesque beachfront. A part of Manly’s renowned beachside culture, Manly Grill specialises in serving up Australia’s best quality steaks and freshest seafood. A stone’s throw from the waterfront, guests are welcomed to enjoy the best of local Australian wine, steak, seafood & more.
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Manly Grill
30 S SteyneThe pride of the locals and a restaurant icon, Manly Grill Seafood & Steakhouse lies in the heart of Manly’s picturesque beachfront. A part of Manly’s renowned beachside culture, Manly Grill specialises in serving up Australia’s best quality steaks and freshest seafood. A stone’s throw from the waterfront, guests are welcomed to enjoy the best of local Australian wine, steak, seafood & more.
Sightseeing
Manly Dam is essentially a freshwater lake surrounded by bush. Once the water reservoir for Manly, it has been a recreational park since WWII. ... For us a trip to Manly Dam means we can hang out under the towering trees all day instead of heading straight home after a swim.
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Zapora Manly
112 King StManly Dam is essentially a freshwater lake surrounded by bush. Once the water reservoir for Manly, it has been a recreational park since WWII. ... For us a trip to Manly Dam means we can hang out under the towering trees all day instead of heading straight home after a swim.
Manly Dam Circuit Walk is a 7.3km, grade 3 Circuit hike located in Manly Warringah War Memorial Park (Manly Dam) New South Wales. The hike should take approximately 3 hrs to complete.
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The Manly Waterworks
Commonwealth ParadeManly Dam Circuit Walk is a 7.3km, grade 3 Circuit hike located in Manly Warringah War Memorial Park (Manly Dam) New South Wales. The hike should take approximately 3 hrs to complete.
Manly BeachManly Beach is a world famous Australian landmark. It is one of the most renowned beaches for surfing. The beach was named by Capt. Arthur Phillip after the indigenous people living there writing: "Their confidence and manly behaviour made me give the name of Manly Cove to this place".
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Manly
Manly BeachManly Beach is a world famous Australian landmark. It is one of the most renowned beaches for surfing. The beach was named by Capt. Arthur Phillip after the indigenous people living there writing: "Their confidence and manly behaviour made me give the name of Manly Cove to this place".
Sydney is famous for its beaches, and Manly is one of the best in the Harbour City. So it’s little surprise that most of the best things to see and do here are either in, on or around water. Discover the top attractions to tick off in this sunny corner of the Northern Beaches.
Tackle the Manly to Spit Walk:
The clifftop trail connecting Bondi and Coogee is Sydney’s most famous coastal walk, but the Northern Beaches’ version is every bit as beautiful. The 10km track links the Spit Bridge with Manly Beach via a string of secret beaches like Fisher Bay, Forty Baskets and Sandy Beach, before swinging through Fairlight on the way into Manly. The trail then hooks up with the rugged terrain of North Head if you’ve got any energy left when you get there.
Catch the Manly Ferry:
A more chilled-out way to get to Manly Beach is the ferry from Circular Quay, a quintessentially Sydney experience. The journey only takes half an hour, giving commuters a front-row seat to landmarks like the Sydney Opera House, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and is best enjoyed in the late afternoon when the sun sets over the glittering waterway.
Watch buskers on the Corso:
When you hop off the ferry, the wharf is linked to the golden beach by the Manly Corso, and this buzzing pedestrian mall pulses with the sound of street performers. Wannabe musicians—particularly young local performers learning their craft—regularly draw big crowds of passers-by on their way to the beach, complementing the 200 retail stores, bars and eateries that line the Corso.
Learn to surf:
Manly Beach itself is shaded by towering Norfolk Island pine trees, making it a mega-popular place to laze around on summer days. But for visitors who are feeling a little more adventurous, there are plenty of surf schools that can introduce first-timers to the waves. Manly Surf School has been offering lessons since way back in 1983, catering for both kids and adults as well as seasoned surfers.
Pass through the Wormhole:
Want to escape the crowds at Manly? Just squeeze through the Wormhole. This little tunnel was carved out by fishermen a century ago to link Queenscliff at the north end of Manly Beach with Freshwater, which many Northern Beaches locals consider their favourite strip of sand in the area. In fact, Freshie is where surfing was introduced to Australians in 1914 by Hawaiian Duke Kahanamoku, who is commemorated with a statue nearby.
Have a sip at 4 Pines:
If all these outdoorsy adventures are making you thirsty, grab a schooner at 4 Pines, Manly’s very own craft brewery. This brewery pub near the wharf is where 4 Pines was born a decade ago, and the on-site microbrewery still pumps out a mouthwatering selection of drops fresh from the source, which go down a treat with the modern pub grub menu. Brewery tours are also available.
Climb up to the Grotto Point Lighthouse:
Lace up your walking shoes and stroll along the Manly Scenic Walkway until you reach this century-old structure, which doubles as one of Sydney’s best vantage points for birdwatching—particularly cormorants and white-breasted sea eagles—as well as for spotting whales during winter on humpbacks’ annual migration along Australia’s East Coast. Grotto Point also contains an impressive collection of Indigenous rock art engravings of kangaroos, whales and boomerangs forged by the local Aboriginal population thousands of years ago.
Take a dip in the Fairy Bower Sea Pool:
Sydney’s beaches are often accompanied by an ocean pool, but few are as unique as this one at the south end of Manly Beach. Firstly, Fairy Bower rock pool is rectangular in shape, built by local residents in 1929. And secondly, it features a pair of striking sculptures by artist Helen Leete called ‘The Oceanides’, which look like a pair of dancers twirling above the water.
Kayak Manly Dam:
The ocean isn’t the only water you’ll find in Manly, with an idyllic dam located at the back of the suburb. Manly Dam is a popular spot for fishing, picnics and swimming, but the best way to see it is in a kayak. You can rent one from the Manly Kayak Centre to explore this tranquil waterway at your own pace.
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Manly
Sydney is famous for its beaches, and Manly is one of the best in the Harbour City. So it’s little surprise that most of the best things to see and do here are either in, on or around water. Discover the top attractions to tick off in this sunny corner of the Northern Beaches.
Tackle the Manly to Spit Walk:
The clifftop trail connecting Bondi and Coogee is Sydney’s most famous coastal walk, but the Northern Beaches’ version is every bit as beautiful. The 10km track links the Spit Bridge with Manly Beach via a string of secret beaches like Fisher Bay, Forty Baskets and Sandy Beach, before swinging through Fairlight on the way into Manly. The trail then hooks up with the rugged terrain of North Head if you’ve got any energy left when you get there.
Catch the Manly Ferry:
A more chilled-out way to get to Manly Beach is the ferry from Circular Quay, a quintessentially Sydney experience. The journey only takes half an hour, giving commuters a front-row seat to landmarks like the Sydney Opera House, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and is best enjoyed in the late afternoon when the sun sets over the glittering waterway.
Watch buskers on the Corso:
When you hop off the ferry, the wharf is linked to the golden beach by the Manly Corso, and this buzzing pedestrian mall pulses with the sound of street performers. Wannabe musicians—particularly young local performers learning their craft—regularly draw big crowds of passers-by on their way to the beach, complementing the 200 retail stores, bars and eateries that line the Corso.
Learn to surf:
Manly Beach itself is shaded by towering Norfolk Island pine trees, making it a mega-popular place to laze around on summer days. But for visitors who are feeling a little more adventurous, there are plenty of surf schools that can introduce first-timers to the waves. Manly Surf School has been offering lessons since way back in 1983, catering for both kids and adults as well as seasoned surfers.
Pass through the Wormhole:
Want to escape the crowds at Manly? Just squeeze through the Wormhole. This little tunnel was carved out by fishermen a century ago to link Queenscliff at the north end of Manly Beach with Freshwater, which many Northern Beaches locals consider their favourite strip of sand in the area. In fact, Freshie is where surfing was introduced to Australians in 1914 by Hawaiian Duke Kahanamoku, who is commemorated with a statue nearby.
Have a sip at 4 Pines:
If all these outdoorsy adventures are making you thirsty, grab a schooner at 4 Pines, Manly’s very own craft brewery. This brewery pub near the wharf is where 4 Pines was born a decade ago, and the on-site microbrewery still pumps out a mouthwatering selection of drops fresh from the source, which go down a treat with the modern pub grub menu. Brewery tours are also available.
Climb up to the Grotto Point Lighthouse:
Lace up your walking shoes and stroll along the Manly Scenic Walkway until you reach this century-old structure, which doubles as one of Sydney’s best vantage points for birdwatching—particularly cormorants and white-breasted sea eagles—as well as for spotting whales during winter on humpbacks’ annual migration along Australia’s East Coast. Grotto Point also contains an impressive collection of Indigenous rock art engravings of kangaroos, whales and boomerangs forged by the local Aboriginal population thousands of years ago.
Take a dip in the Fairy Bower Sea Pool:
Sydney’s beaches are often accompanied by an ocean pool, but few are as unique as this one at the south end of Manly Beach. Firstly, Fairy Bower rock pool is rectangular in shape, built by local residents in 1929. And secondly, it features a pair of striking sculptures by artist Helen Leete called ‘The Oceanides’, which look like a pair of dancers twirling above the water.
Kayak Manly Dam:
The ocean isn’t the only water you’ll find in Manly, with an idyllic dam located at the back of the suburb. Manly Dam is a popular spot for fishing, picnics and swimming, but the best way to see it is in a kayak. You can rent one from the Manly Kayak Centre to explore this tranquil waterway at your own pace.
Warringah Aquatic Centre has an Olympic size swimming pool, a diving pool and an outdoor 25 metre lap pool. Swimming lessons are offered for children and adults and exercise programs for all ages.
Located very close by at: 1 Aquatic Dr, Frenchs Forest
For more information go to: https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/swimming-pools/warringah-aquatic-centre
Warringah Aquatic Centre
1 Aquatic DrWarringah Aquatic Centre has an Olympic size swimming pool, a diving pool and an outdoor 25 metre lap pool. Swimming lessons are offered for children and adults and exercise programs for all ages.
Located very close by at: 1 Aquatic Dr, Frenchs Forest
For more information go to: https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/swimming-pools/warringah-aquatic-centre
Public transport
The B1 (yellow double decker bus) stops between Mona Vale and the Sydney CBD and runs every 4 minutes during peak hours and regularly at other times. You can park your car in one of the carparks located near the B-Line bus stops. The closest to Allambie Heights is the Warringah Mall stop.
142 Bus runs along Allambie Road to Manly regularly.
E66 Bus goes into the Sydney CBD from Allambie Road.
B Line Public Carpark
4 William StThe B1 (yellow double decker bus) stops between Mona Vale and the Sydney CBD and runs every 4 minutes during peak hours and regularly at other times. You can park your car in one of the carparks located near the B-Line bus stops. The closest to Allambie Heights is the Warringah Mall stop.
142 Bus runs along Allambie Road to Manly regularly.
E66 Bus goes into the Sydney CBD from Allambie Road.
Warringah Mall - huge shopping centre
Your one-stop hub for shopping, fun & relaxation. You will find a huge range of fashion, entertainment, dining & wellbeing or check out great the latest blockbuster movies.
Locally known as Warringah Mall, Westfield at Brookvale is one of the largest shopping centres in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Westfield Warringah Mall
145 Old Pittwater RdYour one-stop hub for shopping, fun & relaxation. You will find a huge range of fashion, entertainment, dining & wellbeing or check out great the latest blockbuster movies.
Locally known as Warringah Mall, Westfield at Brookvale is one of the largest shopping centres in the Southern Hemisphere.