Scenic Harbour Walk from the Spit to Manly, Sydney

The Spit to Manly is Sydney Harbour at its wildest — a bush track that ducks between hidden beaches and headlands, the water flashing blue through the trees.

Sydney · Walk · about 3 hr · 6 miles · Pleasantness: Very High

Why this route is pleasant

• Follows the bushland edge of Sydney Harbour
• Strings together secluded harbour beaches
• Native bush, sandstone and angophora trees
• Constant water views across to the North Shore
• Ends at the ferry and beaches of Manly

What you'll see

• Hidden beaches like Clontarf and Reef Beach
• Grotto Point Lighthouse and Aboriginal rock engravings
• The harbour opening toward the heads
• Manly's beachfront and the ferry home

Best time to go

A clear, cool morning — the full track takes a few hours, so start early.

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