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Walks

Grab your comfy shoes, a hat and bottle of water and discover Manly’s many walks. Escape to nature with a walk through North Head Sanctuary, an 8.5 km loop taking in Manly and Shelly Beach. Alternatively follow the beach front for miles of golden sand and endless waves. Discover the beauty and breathtaking views along the 10 km Manly to Spit scenic walkway. For the more adventurous walker try the Northern Beaches Coast Walk which starts at Shelly Beach and takes you 36 kms up to Palm Beach. Or even further afield the newly opened Manly to Bondi walk  stretching 80 kms around Sydney’s spectacular waterways. Manly’s walks will leave you with an abundance of unforgettable photos and memories to last a lifetime.

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Dee Why Headland Walk

Dee Why Headland is a sensitive coastal ecosystem, providing an important wildlife corridor between Curl Curl and Dee Why Lagoons. The rugged sandstone headland boasts…

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DEE WHY Headland, Monash Parade, Dee Why NSW, Australia
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Dee Why Lagoon to Long Reef Headland

This walk follows a well-defined pathway with a medium slope up to the headland. The walk is suitable in dry weather only. This walk requires…

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James Meehan Reserve, Clyde Road, Dee Why NSW, Australia

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Dobroyd Head

Perched on the ridge of Balgowlah Heights and part of the Sydney Harbour National Park, Dobroyd Head is one of Manly’s most cherished vantage points.…

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Dobroyd Head, Balgowlah Heights NSW, Australia

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Fairfax Lookout

Perched on the rugged cliffs of North Head in Sydney Harbour National Park, Fairfax Lookout offers one of the most spectacular panoramic views in all…

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Fairfax walk, North Head Scenic Dr, Manly NSW, Australia

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Freshwater Surfing History and Heritage Walk

Freshwater has a rich beach culture stretching for more than 100 years. Come and learn about the area’s surfing history and other interesting historical facts.…

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Duke Kahanamoku Memorial, Lumsdaine Drive, Freshwater NSW, Australia
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Manly Dam Walk

Manly Dam (Manly-Warringah War Memorial Park) is an extensive, tranquil bushland valley containing Sydney’s largest freshwater lake created by the damming of Curl Curl creek…

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Manly Scenic Walkway, Sydney Harbour National Park

Manly Scenic Walkway – Manly to Spit or vice versa

The Manly Scenic Walkway is a 10km delight of stunning bushwalking, encompassing panoramic views of the majestic entrance to Sydney Harbour and swathes of bushland…

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Manly To Spit Bridge Coastal Walk, Reef Beach Track, Balgowlah Heights NSW, Australia

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