Gilbert Park - Manly (NSW)

Jia Ho I went there last time with my friends, which was the first time wed been there, and we love it. Such a lovely and non-touristy beach. Will get back there when we have change.

Sage Lovely spot for a dip in the sea baths.

elie hnd Beautiful part of Balmoral beach Good for a walk, for relaxation, and enjoying nature

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!

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.

Dan Shores So cool! Love seeing some positive marine science out along the coastal walk

Eve March Lovely walk! Its the kind of stroll where you can just zone out and enjoy the good vibes. The views are incredible with the coastline and Sydney skyline doing its thing in the distance. The path is super clean, really well looked after. Its also easy getting there by a bus from manly!

Liisa Grace Baun We disembarked the ferry at Watsons Bay and took a scenic walk to the lighthouse and back. The walking track offers stunning views throughout the journey. Along the beach, there’s a charming café/kiosk that looks like a popular spot for swimming and relaxing. A lovely outing overall!

Roy Hurlstone Love the Corso

Lasaration With the waves nearby I thought it would be excellent to strum my seafoam green Fender stratocaster along with the small waves crashing on the tiny beach. I wasnt wrong! On one of the edges of Sydney Harbour you will find small beaches tucked away. This one is perfect for dogs to take a dip in. The view of the bridge. Brilliant!