Top 10 Manly
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1. Manly Cove
The ferry wharf houses boutiques and cafés, the Visitor Information Centre (see Manly), Manly Boat and Kayak Hire, Oceanworld and the Manly Art Gallery and Museum.
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2. Oceanworld
Snakes. Crocodiles. Sharks. Whatever terrifies you, you’ll find it here. There are several live shows, and your pass allows you multiple entries until closing.
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3. The Corso
This lively pedestrian avenue runs from The Esplanade to Manly Beach. The Manly Deli is a good place to stock up for a picnic lunch.
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4. New Brighton Hotel
Built in 1926, this Egyptian Classical Revival Style pub on The Corso is a popular summer watering hole.
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5. Manly Beach
Backed by a reserve lined with Norfolk Island pines and a busy esplanade, this ocean beach (see Manly) is a Sydney favourite. There are rock baths at the northern end.
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6. Cabbage Tree Bay
A lovely bay that features shallow crystal waters, wind-sculpted sandstone cliffs, the magical Fairy Bower rockpool and protected Shelly Beach.
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7. Former St Patrick’s Seminary
A prominent 1885 seminary for Catholic priests was the setting forThomas Keneally’s novel Three Cheers for the Paraclete . It is now a college of hospitality and tourism.
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8. North Head
This windswept, heath-covered highlight of the Sydney Harbour National Park is home to the North Fort Artillery Museum.
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9. Old Quarantine Station
Until 1984, Sydney’s infected arrivals were quarantined at this bulwark against infectious diseases. The NPWS runs tours.
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10. Collins Beach
The site where Governor Phillip was speared in 1788 is a peaceful spot nowadays (see Collins Beach). Steps lead to a secluded rock diving platform.
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