Manly is not just an award winning beachside destination, but is home to a host of free activities and adventures waiting to be uncovered. The Corso is home to a vibrant shopping village which on weekends expands down Sydney Road into a buzzing market. Full of locally sourced products ranging from artwork to jewellery, it’s a lovely way to spend the day. Manly is also steeped in history leaving you meandering through a trail of art galleries, museums and walking tracks.  There is never a shortage of free things to do in Manly, see some of our favourites below.
An epic 80km walk showcasing the best of Sydney – 49 beaches, rich Aboriginal history, heritage, culture, arts, great local cafes and architecture, the Sydney…
Follow the scenic walkway from the southern end of Manly Beach and you’ll enter the Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve. The reserve was declared by…
Manly Art Gallery & Museum is a hub of cultural activity and presents a creative program of changing visual arts and museum exhibitions. NSW’s first…
The Manly to North Head Sanctuary bike trail offers riders some of the most spectacular views back over Manly, the Northern Beaches, Sydney Harbour and…
Manly comes alive at the weekend with the Manly Sydney Road open-air markets, located just 100 metres from Australia’s best beach. Positioned right in the…
This magnificent 9km loop walk features the famous Manly Beach, Shelly Beach, North Head Sanctuary. North Head Sanctuary dominates the entrance to Sydney Harbour and…
Northern Beaches Coast Walk stretching 36kms from Manly to Palm Beach showcases our spectacular coastline, with views from some of Sydney’s most beautiful vantage points.…
This is a short 15-minute walk that begins at the Manly Surf Club at the south end of Manly Beach. The Shelly Beach Eco Sculpture…