DK Travel : Sydney : The North Shore : 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.
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.
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.
4. New Brighton Hotel

Built in 1926, this Egyptian Classical Revival Style pub on The Corso is a popular summer watering hole.
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.
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.
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.
8. North Head

This windswept, heath-covered highlight of the Sydney Harbour National Park is home to the North Fort Artillery Museum.
9. Old Quarantine Station

Until 1984, Sydney’s infected arrivals were quarantined at this bulwark against infectious diseases. The NPWS runs tours.
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.