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Manly Self-Guided Bike Tour: Explore Beaches and Coastal Views on Bike Trails
4.6
555 Ratings
Manly
Hire a bike and discover Manly in a few hours! Discover secluded coves, deserted beaches and breathtaking coastal views at your own pace on a self-guided bike tour. With over 12.5 miles (20 km) of dedicated bike paths and off road trails, Manly caters for all levels of riders.
Hire a bike and discover Manly in a few hours! Discover secluded coves, deserted beaches and breathtaking coastal views at your own pace on a self-guided bike tour. With over 12.5 miles (20 km) of dedicated bike paths and off road trails, Manly caters for all levels of riders.
Duration:
1 day
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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North Head Sanctuary - A nature refuge, bordered by dramatic cliffs, North Head Sanctuary, Manly, is located on the peninsula at the northern entrance to Sydney Harbour.
This place holds significance to the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land, the Gayamagal people. As you explore the park’s coastal bushland, via dedicated bike tracks,…
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North Head Sanctuary - A nature refuge, bordered by dramatic cliffs, North Head Sanctuary, Manly, is located on the peninsula at the northern entrance to Sydney Harbour.
This place holds significance to the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land, the Gayamagal people. As you explore the park’s coastal bushland, via dedicated bike tracks, you’ll discover diverse flora and fauna, military fortifications from World War II and signs of the nation’s early quarantine practices. Were it not for the unspoiled harbour views, it would be hard to believe you are only 11km from Sydney’s CBD. - Q Station Manly - History Experience - Sprawled across the hillside on the very edge of Sydney Harbour, the historic Quarantine Station has not only an impressive Sydney Harbour National Park location but also an incredible history behind.
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International College of Management - The imposing structure dominating the northern Sydney’s beachside suburb’s landscape won world-wide acclaim when it was built by the Catholic Church between 1885 and 1889.
Established as the first National Catholic Seminary in Australia in 1889, Moran House and the Archbishop’s Residence (located on the Southern part of the precinct) was designed as a blend of Neo-Gothic and Romanesque styles.
The stone building is four storeys high with a six-level central belltower and a slate roof. A two-storeyed colonnade flanks the central entrance. - Shelly Beach - A beautiful beach located in Manly, a suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is adjacent to North Head and Fairy Bower. Shelly Beach is a western facing beach on the eastern coast of Australia. Shelly Beach is part of the no take Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve.
- Manly Beach - Manly is one of those magic beaches that has something for everyone. It spans 3km, so there’s lots of space to spread your towel on the soft white sand and relax all day. Perfect to cycle alongside it.
What's Included
- Bicycle use
- Use of helmet
- Bike lock
- Lockers
- Bicycle use
- Use of helmet
- Bike lock
- Lockers
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Local guide
- Food and drinks
- Local guide
Location
Manly Bikes and Manly Bike Tours
West Esplanade
Departure Point: Manly
Address: Shop 6 - 54 West Esplanade, (entrance on Belgrave St.), Manly - NSW - 2095
Directions: Located opposite to the Manly Wharf on Belgrave Street.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(555 Ratings)
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Johnsu4136zz
May 30, 2025
Biking in Manly was a highlight of our trip - The day we visited Manly the town was pretty quiet, so we decided to rent bikes. The team at the bike shop were very friendly, and very thorough. They went over all the components of the bike, helped size the seats and helmets, and shared a phone app to guide our trip. Pro tip: If your phone’s roaming data plan is slow, walk across the street to the visitor’s center at the ferry building and use their free WiFi. Say hello as well—they were super nice. There are several bike routes to choose from. We chose to ride to the North Head park lookout, using hybrid bikes (not e-bikes). The route is up hill all the way, starting with some very steep climbs on residential streets early in the ride, followed by much more gradual rises to the park. We are intermediate riders and were fine on all the route but one very steep section (1 block long) that we walked up. I’d suggest a casual rider should get e-bikes for this route. We rode to the lookout (amazing views), stopped at a cafe in the park for refreshments, and rode back to the bike shop in just under two hours.
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Q4473dyianr
May 15, 2025
A great way to see the wider Manly area - We hired e-bikes and did one of Manly Bikes recommended routes - which was self guided. The staff plotted the route for us in Google maps and it took us to some lovely locations in the Manly area. The e-bikes were great and had phone holders, bottle holders and a small handle bar bag which was about 3 litres in size. Good value for money bike hire.
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Oakvilletravelers
May 12, 2025
Excellent Day at Manly - Great day, great bikes and excellent service and guidance from Sebastian at Manly Bike Rentals!!
Highly recommend!
Only funny occurrence was dropping my cycling helmet into the frothy surf on our way out to view the Manly Worm Hole at the far end of the beach!!
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Libbynutts
Apr 12, 2025
Good crew - We rented mountain bikes for a day at Manly Dam. The guys were really helpful and knowledgeable, showed us how to get the right maps and made recommendations where to go.
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Taneb1
Apr 3, 2025
Manly ebikes - What a great way to explore Manly for the day. We caught the ferry from sydney and after some walks decided to find a bike. I was with my nephew and we both had a great time cycling from headland to headland. The ebikes required little pedaling to get going so we didnt even work up a sweat. Only went for an hour which leaves little time to stop and enjoy each spot but we had other things planned. Cheers!
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931shanep
Mar 30, 2025
Incredibly fun eBike experience - The bikes were well maintained and worked wonderfully. The more important aspect was the friendluness and helfulness of the staff to provide great routes and help with setting up navigation. They went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed the experience and did NOT treat us just as a customer, but rather a friend.
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Tikesaway1
Mar 28, 2025
Great way to see the city - Very rewarding experience one of the best ways to see the city. Our guide Matt was really informative and made the experience entertaining. Would highly recommend.
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Alison
Mar 27, 2025
A quick tour on bikes - Very well managed bike hire… bikes were great. We choose e bikes but the cycle was flat and easy riding.. a lovely way to see Manley but too short … there was so much more to see but our time was limited
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Judis_11
Mar 25, 2025
Great rides in Manly - Really fun bike ride to the north in one day and down to the spit on the next. The maps are excellent, the bikes in great shape, the staff super friendly. We went for one day and then came back the next two days for different rides.
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Jane
Apr 20, 2025
Ebike exploring - I hired an ebike to explore Manly, following the route options on Kamoot to the Quarantine Station and surrounding area.
Impressed with the service, and with the bike. The e bike made this trip fun, and not a chore. Great way to explore areas of Manly that I otherwise would not have visited.
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