Manly Wharf to Crater Cove Lookout via Manly Scenic Walkway

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New South Wales

Manly Wharf to Crater Cove Lookout via Manly Scenic Walkway

Moderate

4.8

(13)

188

hikers

Manly Wharf to Crater Cove Lookout via Manly Scenic Walkway

02:37

9.77km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Sydney Harbour National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

69 m

Manly Wharf

Highlight • Beach

Manly Wharf is a busy harbourfront hub where ferries arrive and depart, linking the Northern Beaches with central Sydney. First built in 1855 and rebuilt between 1939 and 1941, the …

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1.09 km

Fairlight Beach & Rockpool

Highlight • Structure

Fairlight Beach has a rockpool, great for safe swimming, and a lovely small beach - both sand and grass areas.

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2.83 km

Manly Scenic Walkway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Manly Scenic Walkway is a 10 kilometre one-way coastal walk from Spit Bridge to Manly, following the edge of Middle and North Harbour. The Grade 3 track takes around 3.5 …

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4.97 km

Crater Cove Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

Crater Cove lookout opens up to one of the widest views along the Manly Scenic Walkway, looking out over Middle Harbour and through the heads towards the open ocean. From …

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9.77 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.99 km

2.18 km

1.58 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.38 km