The Spit to Manly Walk
A real bush-to-beach trek, from The Spit all the way to Manly, with coves, swims, and one of the best walks Sydney's got.
My experience & recommendations
Start: Bus 178/180 from Wynyard to Spit West Reserve, or drive & park at Spit West Car Park ↗ and walk over the bridge.
- Begin at Ellery's Punt Reserve ↗ (east side of the Spit bridge) and follow the Spit to Manly signs the whole way. Expect a truly beautiful coastal walk.
- Cute coves and beaches the whole way through: Reef Beach, Forty Baskets, Fairlight, all worth a dip if you've got time!
- Path itself is great, well marked, a few short climbs, nothing technical.
- The reward at the end is real. Manly is unreal, and its own little world.
Getting back: Bus 143/144 from Belgrave St, off at Spit East Reserve.
Refuel stop
Takeaway sambo from Norma's Deli, eaten by the beach, then Hugo's Manly on the wharf for pizza with a harbour view. Grab a Butterboy cookie on the way out.
