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Explore Sydney’s Northern Beaches by land and sea, in a small group with a local guide who knows the spots most visitors miss.
-Bucket-list moment: come face to face with wild wallabies at Ku-ring-gai Chase Beach Sanctuary, reached only by boat
-Discover Manly your way, with an insider cheat sheet to the best swim spots, bars and places to eat
-3 scenic cruises included, finishing on Sydney Harbour past the Opera House
-Wildlife by land and sea: spot whales from Barrenjoey Lighthouse, plus dolphins, giant lizards and thousands of soldier crabs
-Local secrets and great stories from your guide, in a comfy small-group minibus
The guided day ends in Manly, but yours doesn’t have to. Swim, surf or stay for sunset drinks and dinner, then ferry home whenever you’re ready.
It’s the Northern Beaches the way locals live it: salt air, a view at every turn and all the time in the world.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Tour ends with a Sydney Harbour Ferry Cruise arriving into Circular Quay at around 5pm or later if you choose to stay longer exploring Manly.
Itinerary
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1Barrenjoey Lighthouse
Your guide will lead you up to this historic lighthouse and epic viewpoint. Being one of the best land based whale watching spots some days we're lucky enough to see one here.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Palm Beach
World famous as the shooting location for Home and Away, take a moment to enjoy coffee and a bite at one of the beautiful cafe's with water views or take some time to explore and maybe spot your favourite from the show.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A short ferry to a hidden stretch of shoreline: wild wallabies on the grass, thousands of soldier crabs in the lagoon and an hour to explore this hidden secluded gem completely unreachable by car.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4Pittwater
A relaxed cruise around Pittwater, taking in quiet local beaches and the bushland edges of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Keep an eye-out for dolphins.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Avalon Beach
At least an hour to enjoy lunch and explore one of the most-loved beach-village towns on the coast, hand-picked by our Northern Beaches local. Kelly Slater has named Avalon as one of his favourite breaks in the world.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
6
A scenic drive down the length of the beaches, with the story of each suburb and what it really means to be a local,
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
7North Head Sanctuary
Walk the dramatic clifflines at North Head for one of the finest views back over harbour and ocean. Another chance to see whales here from May-November.
25 minutes • Admission ticket included -
8Manly
We will point out all the best swim spots, secret spots, best restaurants and bars and give you the chance to really experience Manly without the stop-watch. Drink in all Australia's No 1 Beach has to offer as late into the night as you wish.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
9Sydney Harbour
When you're ready, ferry back to Circular Quay and finish with a scenic cruise through Sydney Harbour, past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Ferry's go well past midnight leaving roughly every 20 mins.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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