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Nature Based

Manly is surrounded by a spectacular natural environment and is home to many nature based experiences.

If you can take your eyes off the sparkling emerald sea, you might spot the land and marine creatures that co-habit our spaces.

Keep an eye out for Eastern Water Dragons basking in the sun as you walk from Manly to Shelly Beach or the shy Echidnas among the low-lying bush.

If marine life is on your list, head to Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve at the southern end of Manly Beach. More than 160 species of fish have been recorded in the Reserve. Exotic giant cuttlefish, sea dragons, blue gropers just to name a few.

If you head to the harbour inlets of Manly, you may spot a rare species of water dragon or catch a glimpse of our family of penguins.

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Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve

Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve

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…

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Shelly Beach, Manly NSW 2095, Australia

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Discover Sydney with Ecotreasures

ECOTREASURES

Discover some of Sydney’s natural treasures with expert local guides. ECOTREASURE’S mission is to provide you with an unforgettable fun, relaxing Australian experience while increasing…

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Manly NSW 2095
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0415 121 648
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Free things to do in Manly

Manly to North Head Walk

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…

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North Head, Manly NSW 2095, Australia
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Northern Beaches Coast Walk

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.…

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Manly NSW 2095, Australia

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Shelly Beach Walk

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…

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South Steyne, Manly NSW 2095

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Snorkel Hire

Hire a snorkel and explore the beautiful marine life in the water around Manly.

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10 Belgrave Street, Manly NSW 2095

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Visit North Head Sanctuary

Just a short drive from Manly Beach, North Head Sanctuary is a coastal parkland bordered by dramatic cliffs on the peninsula. A series of dedicated…

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North Head Sanctuary Visitor Centre (located in the North Fort precinct), North Head Scenic Drive, Manly, NSW 2095.
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(02) 8969 2100
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