Manly and Northern Beaches Explorer — Clifftop Explorer

5.0 (10 reviews) 8–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Stroll Manly's beachside promenade — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The glorious Northern Beaches — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover Sydney’s Northern Beaches on a coastal adventure filled with cliff‑top walks, sweeping vistas, beautiful beaches and vibrant marine and wildlife.

Explore the stunning North Shore from Kirribilli House to the Mosman manors. Explore historical old forts with views looking back towards Watsons Bay and South Head.

Discover Balmoral, Freshwater and Curl Curl, wander the iconic Shelly‑to‑Manly walk, and enjoy Manly's foodie laneways. Continue to North Head in search of whales and native birdlife, where cliff edge views offer the reality of how large Sydney Harbour is.

Explore Long Reef’s otherworldly plateau with its rock pools brimming with shells, barnacles, sea anemones and starfish. Marvel at the striking red clays and maroon rocks as you stroll the rugged coastline spotting pied oystercatchers, white‑bellied sea eagles, kestrels and pelicans. It’s a truly memorable place that feels worlds away.

End the day with the option of a scenic ferry ride back to the city.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: Personalised Sydney Tours

Ages: Adults (3–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Parking Fees

Not included

Not included: Tips
Not included: Please bring your own water or drink bottle
Not included: Cafe, deli or pub style lunch in Manly or nearby area is at guests expense

Itinerary

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Passing by

Drive across the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. Driving across the iconic ‘coathanger’ and seeing the stunning design of the world’s largest steel arch bridge up close is a momentous occasion.
Milsons Point

5 min

Visit Kirribilli nears Milsons Point - a quaint village on the lower north shore, with unique views across to the Sydney Opera House and Sydney skyline
Luna Park Sydney

5 min Admission not included

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
Georges Head Memorial Park

20 min Admission included

One of Sydney’s best panoramic views is from Georges Head - an old fort and army barracks. Take in the 270 degree vista of Manly, Watsons Bay, Camp Cove, Rose Bay, Manly and the Sydney skyline.
Balmoral Beach

Passing by

Drive by beautiful Balmoral Beach - one of Sydney’s longer and prettier harbour beaches. Drive up 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.
Manly Scenic Walkway

Passing by

Drive over the Spit Bridge - an old style girder bridge that allows yachts and sailing boats to pass through near the Mosman Marina.
Little Manly Beach

3 min

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

40 min Admission included

Take a cliff edge hike overlooking the entrance of Sydney Harbour at North Head. See the spectacular vertical cliffs surrounding Sydney with 360 degree views over North Harbour, South Head, Sydney Harbour and the Hornby Lighthouse. Between May and October look out for Southern Right whales.
Shelly Beach

40 min

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. Admire the colourful shells and spot an eastern water dragon sunbaking on the rocks.
Manly Beach

15 min

Enjoy a beachside lunch in Manly and discover it's myriad of laneway cafes, pubs, breweries and boutique shops.
Freshwater Beach

10 min

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

10 min

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 and Dee Why Beach.
Long Reef Point

one hour Admission included

An interesting and scenic walk over a rock platform and around the colourful sand cliffs of Long Reef. Look for seashells, starfish, shark eggs, mussels, clams and sea anenomes. Enjoy the local water birdlife of kestrels, white bellied sea eagles and the Australian Pelican - the world's biggest pelican. Watch paragliders launch over the beach and kitesurfers at Fishermans Beach.
Circular Quay

30 min Admission not included

Optional ferry ride from Manly Wharf to Circular Quay - the hub of Sydney. Glide on Sydney harbour - the world's prettiest waterway, past waterside suburbs, the opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. * at guests expense and approx. $12AUD per person

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Newtown Space
Quality Apartments Camperdown
Adina Chippendale Sydney
Hotel Morris Sydney - Handwritten Collection
Kimpton Margot Sydney by IHG
Little National Hotel Sydney
Space Q Capsule Hotel
East Side Hotel
Hyacinth Catalo Platform APAC
Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection
Rydges Sydney Central
The York by Swiss-Belhotel

and 196 more pickup points

Pick up is available from Sydney hotels, airbnbs, Overseas Passenger Cruise Terminal and White Bay Cruise Terminal within the inner-city metro area of Sydney as defined in the map. For busy streets without available parking spaces we will arrange pick up as close as possible.

Optional ferry ride from Manly back to Circular Quay at conclusion of tour.

Will be fabulous to meet you all.

Many thanks,

Ben Barry

Personalised Sydney Tours

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

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Pickup included
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Pickup included