Manly AND NORTHERN Beaches PRIVATE TOUR

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

• Drive across the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. Many visitors only view the bridge from a distance but driving across the iconic ‘coathanger’ and seeing up close the stunning design of the world’s largest steel arch bridge is a momentous occasion.

• Visit Kirribilli - a quaint village on the lower north shore, with unique views across to the Sydney Opera House and Sydney skyline.

• See Luna Park - an historic amusement park located on the harbour that was constructed in 1935. Walk through the 30 foot wide entrance of a clown’s smiling face.

• Take one of Sydney’s best panoramic pictures from Georges Head or Bradleys Head and walk around the old battery, defence fortifications and army barracks.

• Drive by beautiful Balmoral Beach - one of Sydney’s longer and prettier harbour beaches. Drive one of Sydney’s steepest streets where they hold the annual ‘Balmoral Burn’ 420 metre race from the bottom of the hill all the way to the top.

• Drive into Balgowlah and Fairlight with 180 degree views over North Harbour, South Head and the entrance of Sydney Harbour from Dobroyd Head.

• See the swimming rockpools at Manly Cove, Manly Ferry Terminal and beautiful Little Manly Beach.

• Enjoy a leisurely walk from Manly to Shelly Beach along a marine aquatic reserve watching surfers, paddle boarders, snorkelers and scuba divers close to the shore.

• Love shopping? Discover Manly’s myriad of laneway cafes, pubs, breweries, boutique shops and beachside restaurants.

• Watch surfers shred sparkling waves beneath clifftop condominiums at Freshwater Beach - where the sport of surfing started in Australia.

• See unique rock pools that are cut into the edges of cliffs and rock platforms that are perfect for family swimming and bathing at Curl Curl or Dee Why Beach.

• View pelicans at Narrabeen Lagoon and paragliders at Mona Vale, Avalon or Newport Beach.

• Enjoy a leisurely lunch marvelling at thousands of million dollar power boats and sailing yachts in Pittwater.

• Visit the elite zipcodes of movie and sports stars in Bilgola, Whale Beach and Palm Beach with the chance to watch the TV crew of Home & Away - Australia’s longest running soap.

• Ride the Manly to Sydney ferry back to Circular Quay.

OPTIONAL AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES:

• Look for giant dragonfly’s in the Warriewood Wetlands - Sydney’s largest remaining sand swamp. Chance to spot a native bandicoot or antechinus as well.

• Explore Narrabeen Lagoon - Australia’s largest coastal lake with a short stroll or an optional kayak or canoe. Narrabeen is mentioned in The Beachboy’s Surfin USA.

• If you’re interested in an Australian bushwalk (trail hike) there’s plenty of scenic walks in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park as well as Aboriginal rock art and stone engravings.

• Walk parts of the Spit Bridge to Manly Walk at Dobroyd Head, Clontarf or Forty Baskets Beach.

• Take the Smugglers Track - a Grade 3 steep walk up to heritage listed Barrenjoey Lighthouse (built in 1881) perched high above Palm Beach and Pittwater with views to the Central Coast of NSW. For an easier option, take the Access Trail up to the top and Smugglers Track down.

• Optional craft beer at micro brewery or cocktail overlooking the aqua tones of the Pacific Ocean.

• Return via the amazing Sydney Harbour on a scenic ferry ride.
  

Extend your stay. Stay a night out of Sydney and soak in the northern paradise on a 2 day package including accommodation.