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Self Guided Tour - Sydney Spit Bridge to Manly walk

Summary

Type:
Self Guided Tour
Time:
5 hour approx - foot speed pending
Travel method:
Walk
Travel rating:
medium
Activity rating:
Medium or hard - fitness level pending
Estimated cost:
travel expenses + Lunch
Required:
Good shoes, Sunscreen, water to drink,
Optional:
Bring your own lunch

Break down

Depart Ferry:
Circular quay wharf
Arrive Ferry:
Manly wharf( 40 minutes approx )
Depart foot:
Manly Wharf and go to Belgrave st bus stop
Arrive foot:
Manly Wharf and go to Belgrave st bus stop( 2 minute approx )
Depart bus:
Belgrave st bus stop
Arrive bus:
Manly Rd bus stop (Avona cr )( 10 minute approx )
Depart foot:
Manly Rd bus stop - see map for details
Arrive foot:
Manly Wharf ( 4 hours approx )
Depart Ferry:
Manly wharf
Arrive Ferry:
Circular quay wharf( 40 minutes approx )

Note

  • At the time of writing this article - the bus from Belgrave st bus stop was 144 and the 143
  • When you get off the bus - follow the Avona Cres around until you see a pathway on your left - DO NOT walk on Manly rd - it has dangerous traffic with no pedestrian access
  • When planning this trip - consider high and low tides as 2 areas where there is alternative paths to talk.

Do

  • Do walk start your walk early in the morning
  • Do take your time, and enjoy the views
  • Do consider bringing your own lunch to eat - the views of Sydney Heads is really great
  • Do bring warm clothing in winter as it can be very cold and windy
  • Do bring your swimmers in summer - WARNING only swim at "surf life saver" patrolled - SWIM AT OWN RISK elsewhere
  • Do stop and look at the rock carvings
  • Do keep an eye out for fairy penguines and whales, they have been known to show up from time to time
  • Do try at the end of this walk visit Manly and Shelly beaches while you in that part of the city, its only an extra 10 minute walk
  • Do eat a hearty breakfast before going on this walk
  • Do zoom in on the map and analyse the path
  • Do use alternative paths if there is high tide!
  • Do follow the path and do not go anywhere that might be dangerous
  • Do treat yourself to a Hazelnut hot chocolate with marshmellows at the surf club when you finish the walk!

Do NOT

  • DO NOT walk on Manly rd when you get off the buss - it has dangerous traffic with no pedestrian access - use the path way on the left near the end of Avona Cres
  • Do NOT GO TO CLOSE TO THE EDGE OF CLIFFS - YOU WILL FALL OFF!
  • Do NOT do this in rainy weather the path can get muddy
  • DO NOT leave your rubbish behind at the look out if you bring your own lunch!
  • DO NOT walk in the middle of the day, the Australian heat can get very hot especially for foreigners who are not use to it.
  • DO NOT go on this walk if you are mobility imparied or have poor health

FAQ

Is there any place to eat there?
At Manly yes, but not on the walk
Should you bring your own lunch?
Yes, and I recommend eating it at the look out to Sydney heads
Is this suitable for people mobility disabilities?
No
Is it safe to swim at the beach?
This I cannot answer - each person should decide this for themselves but remember this - the beach is a part of the ocean, and all oceans are unpredictable and should be treated with respect and caution - always swim between the yellow and red flags, if there are no flags, do not swim

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created:
2014-09-22
updated:
2014-09-22

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