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Walk Details
Manly is a must visit Sydney destination offering waterfront restaurants, attractions, adventure and entertainment for young and old. Manly Beach is one of Australia’s most popular and well know surfing beaches.
The beach was named by Capt. Arthur Phillip after the indigenous people living there writing: “Their confidence and manly behaviour made me give the name of Manly Cove to this place”.
Dee Why is situated in the heart of the Northern Beaches. Dee Why has many attractions from stylish beach Cafes to over 200 specialist shops. Dee Why has become a very popular family beach.
The southern end of the beach is more developed than Long Reef. There is an enclosed playground, with plenty of tables and seating, making it an ideal spot for families with young children. Dee Why beach is a patrolled surf beach and is a great place for swimming, body surfing and surfing.
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