Guidebook for Manly Vale
Parks & Nature
This is on our doorstep, turn left and at the end of the street. Manly Dam is the largest local National Park. Wonderful bush walks and if you want a swim, jump in. Ideal for picnics, swimming and paddling.
116 locals recommend
Manly Dam
112 King StThis is on our doorstep, turn left and at the end of the street. Manly Dam is the largest local National Park. Wonderful bush walks and if you want a swim, jump in. Ideal for picnics, swimming and paddling.
Entertainment & Activities
The Manly Wharf is where you 'land' in Manly on the ferry from Circular Quay. You've got a ton of options here for a meal, a drink, or an idea of where to go. Cross over the main street and you land on the 'Corso' that will take you down to the beach.
280 locals recommend
Manly Wharf station
West EsplanadeThe Manly Wharf is where you 'land' in Manly on the ferry from Circular Quay. You've got a ton of options here for a meal, a drink, or an idea of where to go. Cross over the main street and you land on the 'Corso' that will take you down to the beach.
Drinks & Nightlife
Manly has a ton of places to eat & drink at. You'll find all of the pubs (Hotel's) do a good counter meal. Many of the little places in the back streets are tucked away and that's where you'll find the locals. Not sure where to go? Just ask me.
271 locals recommend
Manly
Manly has a ton of places to eat & drink at. You'll find all of the pubs (Hotel's) do a good counter meal. Many of the little places in the back streets are tucked away and that's where you'll find the locals. Not sure where to go? Just ask me.
Sightseeing
Freshwater Beach is family friendly with a wonderful historic Surf Life Saving Club. Manly can be really busy, so, if you're looking for something a little more quiet 'head over the hill' to Freshie. Famous for Duke Kahanamoku's visit from Hawaii in the summer of 1914/15 and his demonstrations of surfing on a surf board that is on display in the surf club.
Freshwater Surf Life Saving Club
Kooloora AvenueFreshwater Beach is family friendly with a wonderful historic Surf Life Saving Club. Manly can be really busy, so, if you're looking for something a little more quiet 'head over the hill' to Freshie. Famous for Duke Kahanamoku's visit from Hawaii in the summer of 1914/15 and his demonstrations of surfing on a surf board that is on display in the surf club.
Shopping
Recently renovated with an abundance of new stores, cafes and even a library and cinema. This is one of two (2) local areas to shop, the other being the smaller Balgowlah Stockland centre.
240 locals recommend
Westfield Warringah Mall
145 Old Pittwater RdRecently renovated with an abundance of new stores, cafes and even a library and cinema. This is one of two (2) local areas to shop, the other being the smaller Balgowlah Stockland centre.
Food Scene
Theres a good choice of food stores here from Coles supermarket to the more local grocer, great fresh fish, meat, flowers, dry cleaners, chemist and lots more. We like 'Moreish' for a coffee and a meal. The local fruit & veg (Harbord Growers) are well known, too. It's a smaller centre than Westfield and we prefer to shop here.
91 locals recommend
Stockland Balgowlah Shopping Centre
197-215 Condamine StTheres a good choice of food stores here from Coles supermarket to the more local grocer, great fresh fish, meat, flowers, dry cleaners, chemist and lots more. We like 'Moreish' for a coffee and a meal. The local fruit & veg (Harbord Growers) are well known, too. It's a smaller centre than Westfield and we prefer to shop here.
Arts & Culture
A lovely harbour walk brings you to our local art gallery.
94 locals recommend
Manly Art Gallery & Museum
1a West EsplanadeA lovely harbour walk brings you to our local art gallery.