Situated seven miles north-east of Sydney on the lower Northern Beaches, Manly was named by Captain Arthur Phillip after his encounter with the confident and manly Aboriginal people of the Kay-ye-my clan who lived here. Surrounded on three sides by water, Manly is the perfect destination to enjoy both the habour and the 18 ocean beaches, coves and inlets to swim, sail and surf. But as the locals know, Manly is more than Sydney's premier beach resort. Come by sea or road and take some time to discover its rich heritage and culture, its great shopping, dining and family attractions - it's well worth the trip.
MANLY ATTRACTIONS
Sydney's seaside resort is full of attractions and exciting activities, including Oceanworld Manly, featuring Australia's largest collection of marine life and the city's largest sharks! In addition, Oceanworld features living coral from the Great Barrier Reef, hand feeding of sharks and giant sting-rays, plus reptile shows and an emphasis on educational tours and talks on the marine environment.
Just behind Oceanworld is the Manly Waterworks where kids (and adults) can enjoy giant slides during the summer months.
Recreational activities include swimming, tennis, golf, beach volleyball, roller blading, scenic and historical walks, parasailing, scuba diving, fishing and enjoying the inner and outer harbour beaches and coves. Manly is the gateway to the scenic beauty of the northern beaches.
MANLY CONFERENCE FACILITIES
Manly offers a perfect combination for business conference delegates, resort style locations with the benefit of being only 15 minutes away from Australia's biggest city commercial district, Sydney.
Quality conference facilities are offered by properties such as the Radisson Kestrel a personalised boutique hotel, the Manly Pacific, the largest of Manly's hotels, the Grande Esplanade Apartments, The International School of Tourism and Hotel Management located at the beautiful St Patrick College on Eastern Hill, The Australian Institute of Police Management and the unique historical Quarantine Station, both located in the North Head Sydney Harbour National Park area with spectacular views of the entrance to Sydney harbour.
MANLY LINKS:
Featuring Manly accommodation, Sydney beaches, and a local business directory
Whales at Manly Beach
Things to do in Manly, Australia
Oceanworld Manly Australia
Manly, New South Wales - Wikipedia
Manly Vacations & Tourism, Manly Hotels, Manly Attractions
Manly Australia Hotels Motels B & Bs
Manly, Australia Hotel and Resort Travel Deals
Cheap Hotels in Sydney Manly, Australia from easyHotel.com
Manly Tourism, Sydney attractions, Northern Beaches, Manly visitor information.