North Head Sanctuary
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North Head Sanctuary
North Head Sanctuary
4.5
عرض كامل
المنطقة
العنوان
الجوار: مانلي
أفضل الأماكن القريبة
المطاعم
339 على بُعد 5 كيلومترات
Bella Vista Manly
268
0.3 كممناسب للشخص النباتي • مقهى • الإيطالية • $$ - $$$
Boilerhouse Kitchen & Bar
367
1 كمخيارات خضرية • مناسب للشخص النباتي • أسترالية • $$ - $$$
Little Manly Beach Kiosk
81
1.8 كممناسب للشخص النباتي • أسترالية • مقهى • $$ - $$$
The Boathouse Shelly Beach
799
2.2 كمصحية • مقهى • وجبات سريعة • $$ - $$$
The Grand Dining Room
8
1.8 كم
Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club
336
2.2 كمالأطعمة البحرية • بار • وجبات سريعة • $$ - $$$
East Coast Coffee
1
1.9 كممقهى
Betty's Burgers
410
2.6 كممطعم مشويات • وجبات سريعة • الحلوى • $$ - $$$
Garfish
1,162
2.5 كممناسب للشخص النباتي • أسترالية • الأطعمة البحرية • $$ - $$$
Maestro & Co
349
2.6 كممناسب للشخص النباتي • العربية • الشرق أوسطية • $$ - $$$
معالم الجذب
405 على بُعد 10 كيلومترات
The Luggage Store Cafe & Museum
37
0 مترمتاحف متخصصة
Q Station Manly
362
0 مترمواقع تاريخية
North Head
387
0.5 كممعالم وأماكن محل اهتمام
National Artillery Museum
1
0.5 كممتاحف حربية
Sydney Harbour
21,857
مسطحات مائية
Manly Scenic Walkway
1,715
2.3 كممسارات للتنزه سيرًا على الأقدام
Shelly Beach
1,499
2.2 كمشواطئ
Sydney Opera House
24,296
مبانٍ ذات طابع معماري • معالم وأماكن محل اهتمام
Sydney Ferries
21,216
عبّارات
NPWS South Head Heritage Trail
143
2.6 كممسارات للتنزه سيرًا على الأقدام
4.5
273 تعليق
ممتاز
187
جيد جدًا
73
متوسط
12
سيئ
1
سيئ جدًا
0
185beachroad
Gordon's Bay, جنوب أفريقيا13 مساهمة
مايو 2022
What a fabulous adventure this is! We took the path from Shelly Beach to the lake at the top. We were surprised that the path was rather steep and was longer than expected so this is not suitable for the frail! However, the path is well-kept and the flora spectacular. Plant name tags make the route also informative. The views of cliffs and the seascapes are peeping through the bushes is spectacular! An apparently ancient wall which one passes adds to the sense of adventure, and the glorious wild peach at the small lake is magical. We were there at sunset and we were a little anxious about getting back before dark so most of our group walked the 200m to the road close by while someone went for the car. The access by road is more suitable if you are not fit but it is a pity that you will miss the rocky path. Enjoy!
كُتب بتاريخ 28 مايو 2022
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Teresa C
منطقة العاصمة الوطنية, الفلبين1,253 مساهمة
أكتوبر 2021
Take your time and enjoy a walk from Manly, via Shelly Beach to North Head. Viewing the wildflowers and following good tracks on a clear day is worth the effort.
كُتب بتاريخ 26 أكتوبر 2021
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Mairwen1
المملكة المتحدة6,488 مساهمة
أكتوبر 2020
North Head is an excellent day-trip if you have the time to explore beyond the main tourist sights in Sydney. It’s not on many tourists’ radar but is a stunning spot.
The sanctuary sits above Manly Beach. It’s free to enter and has several bushland walking trails, whale-watching sites, wildlife, rare native flora, panoramic views of the harbour, military relics and the old historic quarantine centre.
Start at the Visitor Centre where you can grab free guides and they can advise and direct you to the various walks.
The best views are definitely from the Fairfax Trail. Right now (Aug-Oct), this is also a good spot to whale-watch and they can be frequently see making their way back to the Antarctic.
It’s an easy circular walking path that loops around past the harbour and follows the cliff edges. It connects 3 lookout points. First you see the dramatic sheer cliff faces and expansive views over the Pacific Ocean. Then, further around, you look across to the eastern suburbs and straight up through the entrance to the harbour to the city skyline.
Along the way, you will notice some curious concrete hut-like structures. One or two are accessible from the path and you can go inside. These are gun emplacements and military bunkers dating from 1920s.
The path is flat and level, with fenced railings on the cliff side. It is mostly paved and is a gentle walk which is easy even for small children with little legs. Allow about 30 minutes.
There are several other walks and if you are up for it, you can walk right down through the bush to end up at Manly Beach but this is a much longer walk (about 8km).
GETTING THERE: From the city, the Manly ferry is the best way to start. Apart from anything else, it is a wonderful trip. From the Manly wharf, catch the 135 bus (stand C) which will take you right into the North Head sanctuary, stopping by the visitor centre and Bella Vista cafe. An important thing to know is that Bus 135 is pre-pay only so you will need an Opal card.
If driving, there is a very cheap parking fee. Just a flat $5 for the day.
The sanctuary sits above Manly Beach. It’s free to enter and has several bushland walking trails, whale-watching sites, wildlife, rare native flora, panoramic views of the harbour, military relics and the old historic quarantine centre.
Start at the Visitor Centre where you can grab free guides and they can advise and direct you to the various walks.
The best views are definitely from the Fairfax Trail. Right now (Aug-Oct), this is also a good spot to whale-watch and they can be frequently see making their way back to the Antarctic.
It’s an easy circular walking path that loops around past the harbour and follows the cliff edges. It connects 3 lookout points. First you see the dramatic sheer cliff faces and expansive views over the Pacific Ocean. Then, further around, you look across to the eastern suburbs and straight up through the entrance to the harbour to the city skyline.
Along the way, you will notice some curious concrete hut-like structures. One or two are accessible from the path and you can go inside. These are gun emplacements and military bunkers dating from 1920s.
The path is flat and level, with fenced railings on the cliff side. It is mostly paved and is a gentle walk which is easy even for small children with little legs. Allow about 30 minutes.
There are several other walks and if you are up for it, you can walk right down through the bush to end up at Manly Beach but this is a much longer walk (about 8km).
GETTING THERE: From the city, the Manly ferry is the best way to start. Apart from anything else, it is a wonderful trip. From the Manly wharf, catch the 135 bus (stand C) which will take you right into the North Head sanctuary, stopping by the visitor centre and Bella Vista cafe. An important thing to know is that Bus 135 is pre-pay only so you will need an Opal card.
If driving, there is a very cheap parking fee. Just a flat $5 for the day.
كُتب بتاريخ 22 أكتوبر 2020
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sydneysider48
سيدني, أستراليا928 مساهمة
سبتمبر 2020
North Head offers some great walks through bushland, all well graded and signposted, with terrific views across the harbour to the southern suburbs and the city and out through the Heads to sea.
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Alison S
سيدني, أستراليا2,073 مساهمة
يونيو 2020
Manly to North Head Walk was well worth while last weekend.
COVID-19 has prevented people from getting out much, but now that restrictions have eased it was wonderful to get out and enjoy the "out of doors".
Many opportunities to see the ocean and possibility of seeing whales as they travel north to warmer waters.
Just a beautiful day and views.
Well worth the exercise.
Many historical points of interest and beautiful flowers and native bushes to see.
COVID-19 has prevented people from getting out much, but now that restrictions have eased it was wonderful to get out and enjoy the "out of doors".
Many opportunities to see the ocean and possibility of seeing whales as they travel north to warmer waters.
Just a beautiful day and views.
Well worth the exercise.
Many historical points of interest and beautiful flowers and native bushes to see.
كُتب بتاريخ 22 يونيو 2020
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summutha
سيدني, أستراليا430 مساهمة
مارس 2020
We walked through the middle of Manly then up to North Head, around Fairfax lookout and back down to Manly.
Amazing walk topped off with a visit from a young Echidna.
Well worth a 9km walk.
Amazing walk topped off with a visit from a young Echidna.
Well worth a 9km walk.
كُتب بتاريخ 15 مارس 2020
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shinyamoto
297 مساهمة
العائلة • يناير 2020
シドニー市内から1時間程度のドライブです。当日は曇りで対岸から見るシドニーの高層ビル群がぼやけて見えていました。天気がよければ、かなり美しい光景だったと思います。
كُتب بتاريخ 18 يناير 2020
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ylc25
ماركام, كندا987 مساهمة
زوجان • يناير 2020
Took ferry from Circular Quay to Manly Wharf on Sunday which is capped at $2.80 all day. Took first ferry at 6:50, very few people. Walked to Shelly Beach and followed trail to Barracks. Then walked to North Head Sanctuary Visitors Centre, then to Fairfax Track. Saw birds and reptiles. Lots of good views even though visibility was poor from the fires. Then walked back to the wharf.
كُتب بتاريخ 6 يناير 2020
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Thomas V
Oakland, كاليفورنيا13,167 مساهمة
أكتوبر 2019
We came here for a hike with our friends. Well it was a short hike and the views were the best part. The ocean and the cliffs and you can see part of the city. Popular spot.
كُتب بتاريخ 27 ديسمبر 2019
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AlpinerHut
Chantilly, فيرجينيا1,226 مساهمة
أكتوبر 2019
We walked around Fairfax Track, a half-mile-plus loop in North Head Sanctuary, then walked to Bella Vista Cafe (see my review, "Lives up to its name"), a short distance away on North Head Scenic Drive.
Fairfax Track is an easy walk that offers nice ocean and cliff views, a great look at South Head across the opening of Sydney Harbor and some surprises, like the World War II North Head Artillery Lookout. The highlight, though, has to be the spectacular view of the Sydney skyline from Fairfax Lookout.
TIPS:
--We took the Sydney Ferries ferry (see my review, "Truly a top attraction") to Manly Wharf, then crossed West Esplanade street to board Bus 135 North Head at Manly Wharf West Esplanade Stand D. Bus 135 took us to bus stop near North Head Sanctuary Visitor Center, but the driver offered to drop us in a parking lot adjoining Fairfax Track, which is farther on. We gladly accepted. Unfortunately, though this parking lot shows on Google Maps as a bus stop, it apparently isn't; when we wanted to return, two buses whizzed past us before we realized they usually just loop around here but only stop at the Visitor Center. We had to walk back.
TRAVEL MOMENT:
--A group of tourists jumped the fence along Fairfax Track and were posing for pictures on the cliff's edge. Suddenly, just like in the movies, an unseen police helicopter rose above the cliff and an officer with a bullhorn told the surprised tourists in no uncertain terms to get back on the path!
Fairfax Track is an easy walk that offers nice ocean and cliff views, a great look at South Head across the opening of Sydney Harbor and some surprises, like the World War II North Head Artillery Lookout. The highlight, though, has to be the spectacular view of the Sydney skyline from Fairfax Lookout.
TIPS:
--We took the Sydney Ferries ferry (see my review, "Truly a top attraction") to Manly Wharf, then crossed West Esplanade street to board Bus 135 North Head at Manly Wharf West Esplanade Stand D. Bus 135 took us to bus stop near North Head Sanctuary Visitor Center, but the driver offered to drop us in a parking lot adjoining Fairfax Track, which is farther on. We gladly accepted. Unfortunately, though this parking lot shows on Google Maps as a bus stop, it apparently isn't; when we wanted to return, two buses whizzed past us before we realized they usually just loop around here but only stop at the Visitor Center. We had to walk back.
TRAVEL MOMENT:
--A group of tourists jumped the fence along Fairfax Track and were posing for pictures on the cliff's edge. Suddenly, just like in the movies, an unseen police helicopter rose above the cliff and an officer with a bullhorn told the surprised tourists in no uncertain terms to get back on the path!
كُتب بتاريخ 25 نوفمبر 2019
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lto860
Shoreham-by-Sea, UK31 مساهمة
What is the cost on the ferry from Circular key to Manly?
misscandle
سيدني, أستراليا333 مساهمة
The cost for the Government Ferry is around $7.50 each way, the private ferry (Manly Fast Ferry) is about $1.00 more each way.
Kirsten
دنفر, Colorado9 مساهمات
Can you see Kangaroos or Koalas here?
sohaghossain
سيدني, أستراليا85 مساهمة
No. But if you ae lucky you may see whale during the whale watching period.
Hi, Christine. What would you like to know about this attraction?
Good_Partner
سيدني, أستراليا4,238 مساهمة
you can find many spots with awesome views beside car park good for picnic. also, there is bench at lookout too.
Do you have to pay to go on this walk?
Brooke B
سيدني, أستراليا
Hi Chanelle
No the walk at North Head Sanctuary is free. Make sure you call into the visitor centre at Manly to collect a map and at the visitor centre at North Fort to learn about the history of the site.
Enjoy your visit!
Sebastianauckland100
نيوزيلندا84 مساهمة
Just wondering if it is safe to do this walk by myself? Looks amazing! Thank you
Brooke B
سيدني, أستراليا
Yes the walk is safe to do on your own. call into the Visitor Centre at North Fort for information about the site.
Catherine D
Sunshine Coast, أستراليا38 مساهمة
North Fort Tour - is it suitable for an 8 and 12 year old child? Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks
Brooke B
سيدني, أستراليا
Hi Catherine
Yes the tour is suitable for children, it is 70 minutes long, but very interesting. The tour starts from North Fort, which is located off North Head Scenic Drive, behind the Bella Vista cafe and they start at 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.00pm and 2.00pm every Sunday.
Thanks
North Head Sanctuary
