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Manly, Sydney

Best Tourist Attractions in Manly

Looking for the best tourist attractions in Manly? We've gathered 19 standout spots in this corner of Sydney, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Manly has its own character, and the tourist attractions here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.

First time in Sydney, or showing visitors around? These are the landmark sights and must-see attractions that define the city — the places worth building a day around.

19 spots in Manly

Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve — Manly, Sydney
67Spot

Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve

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Tourist Attractions in Manly, Sydney.

4.7(1,310)View details →
Spit to Manly Walk
67Spot

Spit to Manly Walk

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Walks in Manly, Sydney.

4.8(662)View details →
Snorkelling Shelly Beach
65Spot

Snorkelling Shelly Beach

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Tourist Attractions in Manly, Sydney.

5.0(197)View details →
North Head Sanctuary
63Spot

North Head Sanctuary

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Parks in Manly, Sydney.

4.6(395)View details →
Shelly Headland Upper Lookout
63Spot

Shelly Headland Upper Lookout

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Lookouts in Manly, Sydney.

4.8(233)View details →
North Head Quarantine Station — Manly, Sydney
62Spot

North Head Quarantine Station

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Bordered by dramatic cliffs, a complex of buildings once used for the nation's quarantine practices.

4.7(223)View details →
Burragula Lookout
60Spot

Burragula Lookout

Lookouts

Parks in Manly, Sydney.

4.8(95)View details →
Manly Wormhole — Manly, Sydney
60Spot

Manly Wormhole

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Beaches in Manly, Sydney.

4.7(720)View details →
Fairfax walk
60Spot

Fairfax walk

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Walks in Manly, Sydney.

4.7(114)View details →
Collins Flat Beach — Manly, Sydney
58Spot

Collins Flat Beach

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Beaches in Manly, Sydney.

4.7(71)View details →
Dee Why to Curl Curl Coastal Walk — Manly, Sydney
56Spot

Dee Why to Curl Curl Coastal Walk

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Walks in Manly, Sydney.

4.8(140)View details →
North Head Scenic Drive View Point — Manly, Sydney
56Spot

North Head Scenic Drive View Point

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Lookouts in Manly, Sydney.

4.8(125)View details →
Curl Curl Boardwalk — Manly, Sydney
56Spot

Curl Curl Boardwalk

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Walks in Manly, Sydney.

4.7(183)View details →
Shelly Head Lookout — Manly, Sydney
54Spot

Shelly Head Lookout

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Lookouts in Manly, Sydney.

4.9(69)View details →
Shelly Beach Walking Track — Manly, Sydney
54Spot

Shelly Beach Walking Track

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Walks in Manly, Sydney.

4.7(100)View details →
North Fort — Manly, Sydney
51Spot

North Fort

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Tourist Attractions in Manly, Sydney.

4.5(24)View details →
North Head lookout — Manly, Sydney
49Spot

North Head lookout

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Lookouts in Manly, Sydney.

4.7(39)View details →
Manly Pathway Of Olympians — Manly, Sydney
44Spot

Manly Pathway Of Olympians

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Tourist Attractions in Manly, Sydney.

4.8(12)View details →

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Tourist Attractions in Manly — FAQs

What are the best tourist attractions in Manly?+

The tourist attractions in Manly listed here are ranked by our Spot Score — our independent editorial rating out of 100, combining reputation, popularity, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear first.

How many tourist attractions are there in Manly?+

We currently feature 19 tourist attractions in Manly, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.

How do I get to Manly in Sydney?+

Manly is one of Sydney's neighbourhoods — open any venue's page for its exact location, nearby public-transport stops and a map. See our Getting Around guide for tickets and fares.