Manly Beach is without doubt one of the best and most famous ocean beaches in the Harbour city and is located just 550m from Manly Cove wharf (Kai`ymay). Soak up the atmosphere, find your favourite gelato flavour, learn to surf, dine, drink, and shop at the weekend markets. Or explore a little further afield and discover some of the best kept local secrets below.
There's more to Manly than just the beach
Timetables
- Services operate daily
- Special timetables may operate on selected dates.
⚠️ Manly Wharf 3 Temporary Closure
14 September - 9 October 2026
- Due to NSW Maritime wharf upgrade works, vessel access to Manly Wharf 3 will be temporarily closed from Monday 14 September to Friday 09 October 2026 (inclusive).
- Captain Cook Cruises rocket ferries will continue to operate from Manly Wharf 2 and there are no cancellations as a result of these works
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We've launched new new software to manage our SMS updates making it easier and faster! Wherever possible we try to give our customers notice of any disruptions to our services. However, due to the nature of on-water transport this is not always possible and your understanding is appreciated.
Registrations for the Hop On Hop Off Harbour Tourist Ferries last 48 hours after which you will no longer receive notifications and your registration deleted from the system
Route
Indicative route. See timetable for order of stops for your service.
Secret Manly
Located at the southern end of Manly Beach you can take a dip at the triangular-shaped Fairy Bower sea pool, overshadowed by the "Oceanides" sculpture of two twirling dancers, known as the sea nymphs by the locals. For the more adventurous and sure-footed, escape the crowds through the Manly Wormhole - a 40m secret rock passage linking Freshwater, Queenscliffe and Manly beaches. One of Sydney's favourite things to do is the Manly to Spit Bridge walk - a 10km (one-way) trail with some of the most breathtaking views of Sydney.
Fares
| Valid from 13 April 2026 | Adult | Child | App (Multi trip) |
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| To/From Watsons Bay | $9.00 | $6.50 | From $8.18 per trip |
| To/From Circular Quay | $11.20 | $7.00 | - |
| To/From Taronga Zoo | $9.00 | $6.50 | - |
One-way fares listed above. View return and concession fares here. Visa/MasterCard/Amex & OpalPay accepted. All ferry services are cashless. All prices are per person and subject to change.
More Information
OpalPay FAQ
Please note, the below information is correct at the time of publishing and subject to change. Visit OpalPay for the latest information and services.
| What is Opalpay? | OpalPay is a convenient way to pay for travel using your Opal card on participating privately operated transport services. |
| Where can I use OpalPay? | You can now tap to pay with your Opal card on selected private ferry services. Look for 'OpalPay accepted here' signs. |
| Why use OpalPay? | With OpalPay, you can use your Opal card on a wider range of transport services, allowing you to travel to more places more easily. There is no need to buy individual trip tickets, you can just tap to pay with your Opal card for a more convenient way of paying your fare. |
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| Will tapping on with OpalPay contribute to my Opal travel benefits? | No. Unlike trips made with Opal cards on other public transport services, OpalPay trips do not contribute to Opal travel benefits or discounts. |
| Can two people travel together using the same Opal card? | No, each customer over the age of four must have their own reloadable Opal card with sufficient balance to travel. |
| What if my Opal card is lost or stolen? | If your card is registered and it's lost or stolen you can report on opal.com.au. Your existing balance can be protected and you can get it transferred to a new Opal card and sent to you. |
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- Wheelchair access
- Accessible: Sydney 2000 (Ocean Deck), Captain Cook 3 (Main Deck), The Jackson (Main Deck)
- Rocket Ferries: The entrance level deck of rocket ferries are wheelchair accessible with wheelchair accessible bathroom, however not all destinations are wheelchair accessible. Click here for onsite Taronga Zoo accessibility
- Please check our Accessibility page for full details and wharf access considerations
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