Sydney Harbour National Park - Manly (NSW)

5 /5 Firoz Alam: Stunning views over Sydney Harbour from North Head in Manly. What a surprise this place turned out to be! A magical and beautiful place right on the Harbours edge. Peaceful, adventurous and beautiful place with absolutely breathtaking views of the sea. The Hornby lighthouse stand in the middle of the walking loop where you can take stunning photos of the cliff, ocean and the sky altogether.

5 /5 Alex Sousa: Very nice place to go. Easy to get, good infrastructure, different views of the city and amazing small shores around.

5 /5 Sara Louise: I walked from Manly city to the north shore of the Sydney Harbour Nationalpark and had such a wonderful time! The walk is truly beautiful. Stunning nature, great lookouts and what a beautiful view over the ocean. You can even see the skyline of Sydney if you walk to the city lookout. I also walked the fairfax loop which I would definitely recommend doing! There is so much to enjoy: nature, cliffs, the skyline of Sydney and birds. The return walk to manly took me a little more than two hours. If you stop more often and walk a slower pace it‘s probably around 2,5 to 3 hours. There also is a cafe on the north shore which looked really nice!

5 /5 Jeni Hallam: The Sydney Harbour National Park on Sydney’s North Harbour is absolutely stunning! The cove boasts crystal-clear waters and golden sandy beaches, all nestled within the lush green canopy of the National Park. It’s a slice of paradise that feels a world away from the city. You can explore this magical area by kayak, SUP, or boat with Manly Kayak Centre. They even offer guided kayak tours if you want to learn more about the history and hidden gems of the cove. There’s a stack of fun things to do; everything from SUPBALL, their unique and epic SUP board game (seriously, if you haven’t tried it, you must), to SUP lessons, kayak fitness sessions, SUP yoga, and more. They even do picnics in paradise - need I say more? There’s a secluded beach you can only access by water, a small but sweet waterfall, and the historic Quarantine Station, which is well worth a visit. They run fascinating history tours, and the site includes a bar, cafe, and restaurant. Keep an eye out for events like Sunset Sessions, where you can enjoy drinks and live music while watching the sun go down over Sydney - its truly a wow moment. And of course, Manly’s famous “office area” on East Esplanade is one of the best spots in Sydney to catch the sunset.

5 /5 David: One of the most incredible national parks you can visit. On the edge of the ocean sits two sections of this park. One located near manly while the other one is south in Watsons bay. Both offer breathtaking views of the ocean and the Australian coast. Hiking opportunities are abundant with a variety of flora and fauna. There are also a significant amount of well established lookout points towards the sea, coast, and even the city. This is a must visit if you havent been.