North Head - Manly (NSW)

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.

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!

Sage Lovely spot for a dip in the sea baths.

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

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

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.

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.

Jay Clarke Took my partner to the Q Centre Ghost Encounters tour last night and we had a fantastic experience. Loved hearing the history from the tour guide, as well as her experiences on site. Deborah was a beautiful host, and assisted greatly in adding to the atmosphere, while also making sure everyone was safe and comfortable. This is one that you need to tick off your bucket list for sure. Make sure to book the tour in advance as they are quite full. Also, in regards to other reviews discussing BNB situations removing from their experience, my 8pm Sunday night tour was dead quiet. No other people on the site outside of the group, other than the spirits of course. While I didn’t see anything, I had plenty of eerie encounters with unseen forces. Highly recommend, and I will definitely be back.

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

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!