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Manly Beach – Shelly Beach loop from Sydney Harbour National Park

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New South Wales

Manly Beach – Shelly Beach loop from Sydney Harbour National Park

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Manly Beach – Shelly Beach loop from Sydney Harbour National Park

01:51

6.82km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Sydney Harbour National Park

Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve

North Head Private Nature Reserve

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.33 km

Manly Beach

Highlight • Beach

The beach was named by Captain Arthur Phillip after the Aboriginal people who lived there. He wrote: “Their self-reliance and manly behaviour made me give this place the name of Manly Cove.”

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2.41 km

Queenscliff Beach

Beach

3.66 km

From high end couture to funky boutique, market ‘originals’ to surf and street wear, Manly is certainly attracting the fashion savvy with its eclectic and centralised collection of more than 200 retail stores.

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4.79 km

Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve

Highlight • Beach

Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve protects the clear waters between Manly Beach and Shelly Beach and is one of Sydney’s best spots to see marine life close to shore. Fishing …

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5.19 km

Shelly Beach

Highlight • Beach

Tucked inside Cabbage Tree Bay, Shelly Beach is a sheltered cove and a favourite swimming spot at the northern end of Manly. Unlike most beaches along this stretch of coast, …

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5.68 km

Gate in the North Head Wall

Highlight • Monument

A small inconspicuous metal gate in the wall is the passage to North Head and Fairfax Lookout

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5.75 km

Bluefish Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Bluefish Track is a lovely route that connects heathland, coastal cliffs, and historic military sites. The track is generally well-formed with easy gradients, passing through open scrub and sections of …

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6.03 km

Swamp in Sydney Harbour National Park

Highlight • Natural

6.18 km

World War II Gun Pits

Highlight • Historical Site

The World War II Gun Pits at North Head are concrete coastal defence emplacements built to help protect Sydney Harbour during the war. The four pits sit in exposed positions …

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6.82 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.69 km

700 m

215 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.25 km

878 m

747 m

646 m

179 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 14 July

17°C

9°C

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Manly Beach – Shelly Beach loop from Sydney Harbour National Park

Manly Beach

The Corso, Manly

Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve

Shelly Beach

Gate in the North Head Wall

Bluefish Track

Swamp in Sydney Harbour National Park

World War II Gun Pits

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