Fairy Bower Living Seawall - Manly (NSW)

Jessica Herbas I love this place so much! There wlare so many nooks and crannies here with spectacular views of the ocean. A shame that many areas were fenced off and there was graffiti but Im still grateful that I could walk around certain areas. Defiantly a place to visit in the Balmoral area - its not a hard walk to get to. Family friendly l.

N G Learn to skate here, then keep coming back for 45 years

Todd Cooper Gorgeous beach in Manly, was way quieter than Manly beach but obviously a lot smaller and no nearby shops etc. there’s a toilet about 5 mins walk away.

Roy Hurlstone Love the Corso

Alfonsius Pram and Wheelchair friendly. Absolutely stunning view. One hour loop walk. Bring some water. $5 parking fee.

Sage Lovely spot for a dip in the sea baths.

CC L This was truly one of the best walks Ive been on. The views were absolutely stunning, with so much natural beauty to take in. Along the way, I spotted birds and even a wallaby, which made the experience even more special. The walk also features Indigenous art, adding cultural depth to the journey. There were more stairs than I expected, so be prepared for a bit of a workout, but the trail itself was very well-marked and easy to follow thanks to plenty of signage. Highly recommended!

Killo McM Cute spot to rest on the rocks and go for a dip!

Jackie McMillan After a few years of being completely closed to the public for reconstruction, Shark Beach aka Shark Bay aka Nielsen Park has finally reopened, so we thought a return visit was justified to see what they’ve done with one of our favourite Sydney Harbour swimming spots. Heck, this was where we got engaged all those years ago! What was going to be a big job, putting in a wheelchair accessible ramp and more seating, turned into a much bigger one, when the council discovered thousands of tonnes of asbestos contaminated material that needed to be safely removed. Anyway, that’s all done, and what we’ve ended up with is a fancier version of the previous beach with some designer monumental concrete touches that are a bit imposing but kinda work. The gorgeous 1912 kiosk has been freshened up and reopened as The Nielsen: I will review on Does My Bomb Look Big In This? soon. The generously proportioned 1932 Dressing Pavilion is unchanged, the adjoining park is untouched and fundamentally, it’s the same gorgeous place that it’s been for generations. I’m sure we’ll keep returning for years to come.