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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Manly

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Manly, Australia

Updated November 23, 2022

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Manly, Australia

Manly Quarantine Station

The Victoria-era quarantine station for Sydney.

Buildings on St Helena Island

Manly, Australia

St. Helena Island

The ruins of Brisbane’s own Alcatraz now sit in the middle of a national park.

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Beehive Casemate sandstone tunnels

Sydney, Australia

Beehive Casemate

A defensive fortification carved into a cliff near Sydney Harbour.

2 miles from Manly

Georges Head Battery

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Georges Head Battery

The yawning remains of a complex naval fortress still haunt this Australian shore.

2 miles from Manly

The Lex and Ruby Graham Gardens

Sydney, Australia

The Lex and Ruby Graham Gardens

This secret Australian garden was built on love after a man planted a random bulb he found in the ocean.

4 miles from Manly

Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair In Sydney Botanic Garden

Sydney, Australia

Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair

A 19th-century perch for spotting sailing ships now boasts one of the most iconic views in the Southern Hemisphere.

5 miles from Manly

Wendy’s Secret Garden.

Sydney, Australia

Wendy's Secret Garden

Built over an abandoned train yard, this hidden gem is full of winding paths and offers gorgeous views of Sydney Harbour.

5 miles from Manly

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