Fairey Bower Pool Archives - Destination's Journey

Manly

Visiting Manly in Sydney, is one of the great things to do when visiting this great city. The easiest way to get there is to catch the Manly F erry. It departs regularly from Circular Quay and takes about 40 minutes. If you are in a hurry, take the fast ferry, it costs more but takes half the time.

The ferry terminal has a selection of eateries, as does the walk down to the beach. We grabbed a coffee and some snacks and ate them next to the beach. There are plenty of places to sit and eat, either on the grass or numerous seats provided.

Manly Beach Manly Sydney Australia — Manly Beach

As well as the excellent beach, there is a nice walk along the foreshore to Shelly Beach. Along the way you will pass the Fairy Bower Pool. A nice little pool to swim in away from the waves. It also has some wonderful fairy statues.

Marine Parade Manly Sydney Australia — Marine Parade

Fairy Bower Sea Pool Marine Parade Manly Sydney Australia — Fairy Bower Sea Pool

Fairy Statues Fairy Bower Sea Pool Shelly Beach Sydney Australia — Fairy Statues

On our return to the ferry wharf, we passed some great street art. Our favorite was the stack of surfboards set up in someone’s front yard.

The Ferry Trip

On the return trip you will get some great views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and the mast of HMAS Sydney at Bradley’s Head.

Surf Board Street Art Manly Sydney Australia — Surf Board Street Art

Opera House From the Ferry Sydney Australia — Opera House From the Manly Ferry

Manly Wormhole

For something slightly different, there is a small tunnel to the north of Manly Beach. The Wormhole was originally constructed by fishermen for easy access from Manly to Freshwater, but it now makes an interesting destination.

Access is past the Queenscliff Rock Pool followed by a short walk over the rocks towards the point. Here you will see a couple of orange hearts painted on the wall which mark the wormhole’s location. Although not very long the tunnel provides some interesting views of Manly and the beach as well as some great views out to sea and along the coast. It’s an easy walk and was fun to do.