Sydney Private Manly and Northern Beaches Tour

Looking for a slice of Aussie sun, sand and surf, scenic cliff side strolls and interesting sea life? Then this tour shouldn’t be missed.
The northern paradise of Sydney, dubbed by locals as ‘Gods country’, presents a tour of dynamic coastal strolls, ocean and city vistas and beautiful beaches and headlands.

Head over the Harbour bridge for a different perspective of Sydney from the lower North Shore places such as Kirribilli, Milsons Point, Mosman and Georges Head - an old fort with incredible views of wider Sydney.

Visit Balmoral Beach, Freshwater, Curl Curl and the famous Shelly to Manly Beach stroll. Enjoy a beachside lunch taking in the Aussie surfing vibe.

Take a scenic cliff side walk at North Head looking for whales, superb fairy wrens and honey eaters.

Look for starfish and sea anemones in glistening rock pools at Long Reef and be surrounded by its otherworldly colourful cliffs with a chance to see some pelicans.

Finish the day with an optional ferry back to Sydney.

What to expect:

Duration: between 8 hours and 9 hours

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Sydney, 2060, New South Wales

Drive across the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. Driving across the iconic ‘coathanger’ and seeing the stunning design of the world’s largest steel arch bridge up close is a momentous occasion.

Pass by without stopping

Milsons Point

Broughton Street, , Sydney, 2061, New South Wales

Visit Kirribilli nears Milsons Point - a quaint village on the lower north shore, with unique views across to the Sydney Opera House and Sydney skyline

5 minutes

Luna Park Sydney

1 Olympic Drive, , Milsons Point, 2061, New South Wales

See Luna Park - an historic amusement park located on the harbour that was constructed in 1935. Walk through the 30 foot wide entrance of a clown’s smiling face

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Georges Head Memorial Park

Mosman, Sydney, 2088, New South Wales

One of Sydney’s best panoramic views is from Georges Head - an old fort and army barracks. Take in the 270 degree vista of Manly, Watsons Bay, Camp Cove, Rose Bay, Manly and the Sydney skyline.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Balmoral

Balmoral, 2088, New South Wales

Drive by beautiful Balmoral Beach - one of Sydney’s longer and prettier harbour beaches. Drive up one of Sydney’s steepest streets where they hold the annual ‘Balmoral Burn’ 420 metre race from the bottom of the hill all the way to the top.

Pass by without stopping

Manly Scenic Walkway

, , Sydney, 2092, New South Wales

Drive over the Spit Bridge - an old style girder bridge that allows yachts and sailing boats to pass through near the Mosman Marina.

Pass by without stopping

Little Manly Beach

42-44 Stuart St, Manly, 2095, New South Wales

See the swimming rockpools at Manly Cove, Manly Ferry Terminal and beautiful Little Manly Beach.

3 minutes

North Head

Fairfax Track, Manly, 2095, New South Wales

Take a cliff edge hike overlooking the entrance of Sydney Harbour at North Head. See the spectacular vertical cliffs surrounding Sydney with 360 degree views over North Harbour, South Head, Sydney Harbour and the Hornby Lighthouse. Between May and October look out for Southern Right whales.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Shelly Beach

Manly, 2095, New South Wales

Enjoy a leisurely walk from Manly to Shelly Beach along a marine aquatic reserve watching surfers, paddle boarders, snorkelers and scuba divers close to the shore. Admire the colourful shells and spot an eastern water dragon sunbaking on the rocks.

40 minutes

Manly Beach

North Steyne, , Sydney, 2095, New South Wales

Enjoy a beachside lunch in Manly and discover it's myriad of laneway cafes, pubs, breweries and boutique shops.

15 minutes

Freshwater Beach

Ocean View Road, , Sydney, NSW 2096, New South Wales

Watch surfers shred sparkling waves beneath clifftop condominiums at Freshwater Beach - where the sport of surfing started in Australia.

10 minutes

Dee Why Beach

Pacific Parade, Sydney, NSW 2099, New South Wales

See unique rock pools that are cut into the edges of cliffs and rock platforms that are perfect for family swimming and bathing at Curl Curl and Dee Why Beach.

10 minutes

Long Reef Point

989 Pittwater Rd - Griffith Park, Long Reef Reserve, Collaroy Beach, NSW 2097, New South Wales

An interesting and scenic walk over a rock platform and around the colourful sand cliffs of Long Reef. Look for seashells, starfish, shark eggs, mussels, clams and sea anenomes. Enjoy the local water birdlife of kestrels, white bellied sea eagles and the Australian Pelican - the world's biggest pelican. Watch paragliders launch over the beach and kitesurfers at Fishermans Beach.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Circular Quay

Circular Quay, Sydney, 2000, New South Wales

Optional ferry ride from Manly Wharf to Circular Quay - the hub of Sydney. Glide on Sydney harbour - the world's prettiest waterway, past waterside suburbs, the opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. * at guests expense and approx. $12AUD per person

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included