Ferry to Manly

Ferry to Manly Beach
Sydney is huge. Larger than Toronto but more disjointed sprawling over one beautiful picturesque Bay after another. With 4.5 million people at its core and transportation challenges beyond the scope of most municipalities, Sydney has done a remarkable job in dealing with it. From the development of an extensive subway system to an intricate tunnel system incorporated into the roadways to the public ferries that use the main waterways.
We decided to try to take the Ferry from downtown Sydney to Manly Beach. The Ferry cruised the main Sydney harbour and was 19 dollars return for the family opposed to hiring a charter and spending $200 dollars for the same route.
Manly is the competitor to Bondi surf beach. It is quaint and definitely a tourist beach town. I would have to say the beach is nicer in Manly but the surrounding area of Bondi and its proximity to the core make it a more attractive spot for us.
The culture, festivals and Arts are abundant in Sydney. If you were traveling without kids you could really take in the nightlife and the sights which would be impossible with a young crew.