Manly and Northern Beaches Private Tour from Sydney

Why Choose This Tour?

✓ Discover Sydney beyond the usual sights with hidden beaches, coastal walks and spectacular harbour views.

✓ Walk Sydney's dramatic coastline through beaches, headlands and unique marine environments.

✓ See native wildlife including sea eagles, kookaburras, rainbow lorikeets and brush turkeys.

✓ Travel with a local guide who shares stories, history and insights along the way.

✓ Enjoy a flexible private experience tailored around your interests and walking ability.

Discover Sydney's Prestigious Lower North Shore

Cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge

Cross the iconic Harbour Bridge enjoying spectacular harbour views as you enter the prestigious suburbs of Milsons Point and Kirribilli, home to the official residence of Australia’s Prime Minister. Along the way, admire Luna Park’s famous smiling entrance and distinctive Art Deco architecture.

Mosman Bay, Georges Head and Balmoral

Explore these elegant harbour suburbs where peaceful bays, waterfront homes and calm swimming beaches showcase a more relaxed side with incredible distant views of Watsons Bay and Sydney from the historical georges Headland forts.

North Head and Dobroyd Head

Discover Sydney's dramatic northern headlands, where towering sandstone cliffs and native bushland create breathtaking scenery. Between May and November, watch for migrating humpback whales and colourful native birds including wattlebirds, splendid fairy wrens and regent honeyeaters keeping an eye out for echidnas.

Explore Sydney's Spectacular Coastline

Manly Beach

Experience the energy of Manly Beach, an International Surfing Reserve where golden sands, rolling waves and a vibrant surf culture create one of Sydney's most iconic coastal destinations.

Watch surfers ride the waves, stroll along the beachfront promenade and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this famous seaside village.

Enjoy Manly at your own pace, with the option to stop for lunch at a waterside restaurant, historic pub or retro-style diner offering beautiful views and local flavours (lunch at your own expense).

Shelly Beach

Discover Shelly Beach and Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve, a peaceful marine sanctuary known for its purple shells, snorkelling and abundant marine life.

Stroll along the shoreline to the charming Fairy Bower ocean pool and keep an eye out for eastern water dragons basking among the rocks. Enjoy some free time to grab a coffee, ice cream or refreshing drink.

Freshwater, Curl Curl and Dee Why

Enjoy scenic coastal walks, sweeping ocean views and the laid-back surf culture that makes this stretch of Sydney's coastline one of the city's most loved destinations.

Long Reef Rock Platform

Discover the hidden wonders of Long Reef, a unique coastal landscape where colourful ancient rock formations meet the ocean.

Explore tidal pools filled with sea urchins, anemones, starfish, shells and barnacles, uncover fascinating marine treasures such as seaweed necklaces and Port Jackson shark egg casings, and keep watch for native wildlife including white-faced herons, sooty oystercatchers, kestrels, white-bellied sea eagles and magnificent pelicans.

Optional Extensions:

Discover Palm Beach, Pittwater & Barrenjoey Lighthouse

Extend your Northern Beaches adventure with a journey through Sydney’s spectacular northern coastline. Explore Mona Vale, Avalon, Bilgola, Whale Beach and Palm Beach before discovering the stunning waterways of Pittwater.

For those up for the challenge, take the rewarding walk to Barrenjoey Lighthouse in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Sydney’s official northern tip, and enjoy panoramic views across the Pacific Ocean, Central Coast and surrounding coastline.

Discover more Central Coast wildlife experiences on our Koalas, Kangaroos, Waterfalls & Scenic Train Journey tour.

Return to Sydney by Ferry

Finish your Northern Beaches adventure with a scenic half-hour ferry journey from Manly to Circular Quay, cruising through the heart of Sydney Harbour past iconic landmarks including the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

Only a deposit required. Pay the balance later.

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