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Manly Wharf – Manly Wharf loop from Manly

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New South Wales

Manly Wharf – Manly Wharf loop from Manly

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Manly Wharf – Manly Wharf loop from Manly

01:26

5.24km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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998 m

Manly Wharf

Highlight • Beach

Manly Wharf is a busy harbourfront hub where ferries arrive and depart, linking the Northern Beaches with central Sydney. First built in 1855 and rebuilt between 1939 and 1941, the heritage‑listed wharf now combines its historic role as a transport terminal with an expansive promenade of cafés, shops, and open views across the water. It marks both the start and finish of the famous Manly ferry journey, anchoring the town’s connection between the harbour and nearby ocean beaches.

Tip by

1.04 km

Manly Wharf

Highlight • Viewpoint

Kicks up a bit to 70m elevation.
Can get blustery at times.
The old building on the left is the former St Patrick's Seminary, built 1889.

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2.29 km

Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve

Highlight • Beach

Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve protects the clear waters between Manly Beach and Shelly Beach and is one of Sydney’s best spots to see marine life close to shore. Fishing is prohibited here, allowing fish populations to thrive, and snorkelers often spot blue gropers, rays, and large schools of fish in the calm bay. A popular underwater nature trail with information plaques sits just offshore near Shelly Beach. Even from the coastal path above, the protected bay’s clear water often reveals fish swimming below.

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2.66 km

Shelly Beach

Beach

5.24 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.84 km

243 m

108 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.38 km

323 m

256 m

243 m

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Manly Wharf – Manly Wharf loop from Manly

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