Manly to North Head Walk SydneyRich History and Spectacular ViewsThe Manly to North Head walk Sydney is something truly unique in the City. This area is rich in history and certainly has some very spectacular views... of the ocean, harbour and the city. North Head is a sanctuary!  North Head was once serving as a coastal defence mechanism for Sydney has has since become host to the native shrubs and animals since the Army School of Artillery was moved to Victoria in the late 1990's although it now houses the Australian Army Artillery Museum. Getting there is easy. The best way is to catch a ferry to Manly Pier walk one block over to Darley Rd and turn right. Follow it all the way up and it will turn into North Head Scenic Drive. If you've got time on your side you could walk to the beach and follow the coast around via Shelly beach, then loop back around via Bower St and Addison Rd, this is the coastal walk. View map Don't want to walk that far? Simply walk up the hill from the wharf or Take bus #135, it leaves Manly Pier about every half hour or so and goes right up to North Head or you can drive up Darley Road and into Sanctuary Drive and follow the signs, you can't miss it, there's no place to get really lost on North Head but a lot to explore discover enjoy! Do the Manly to North Head Walk Sydney by bike? it's very healthy and good for you... why not take a bicycle ride. You can hire a bike from the guys at Manly Bike Tours for part of the day or the whole day and ride yourself around to other places as well. To view hire prices click this link and follow your nose to their “bikes and rates” page. To view a free map of north head click here. You might want to print this? The Gatehouse Visitor Centre is open daily from 10am – 4pm and have all relevant information for those desiring more. To find out more about ferry timetables phone 131 500 or click this link There are tours here and these must be prebooked. This can be done by phoning 9247 5033. Would you like to check out some harbour walks? |