Manly is across the harbour from the rest of Sydney and the easy way to get there is a ferry. You can get an opal card where the maximum you are charged in a day is about $18 but I have had no luck with stores that have the card but the machine would not add the funds to it. I decided to not worry about the opal card and just buy the fast pass ticket from a kiosk for a couple dollars more. You can find the kiosk near wharf 3.
The difference? Less people on this ferry (I’m escaping the coronavirus, remember?) and it takes about half the time (20 min) as there is no other stop.
I made it to Manly and the first thing I saw was this candy station. I had been eyeing sour candy and licorice for awhile and I broke down and bought some.
The signs of where to go include sunrise, sunset, and WiFi. They must be tired of being asked those questions!
I started walking along the boardwalk and the coastal trail when it started raining again. A good steady hard rain. I walked for awhile.
This beach is known for the little penguins that stand about 30 cm tall. There numbers have really dwindled and they have many signs around to protect them (no loose dogs, etc.) I didn’t see any but I really looked.
The views were beautiful regardless!
I then decided to stay dry by walking along the shopping area. Since I’m gone for so long with limited clothes, I bought a no sleeve shift dress and a nice tank top.
And of course there was a gelato place in the middle of the wharf. They had Weetbix, honey, and banana. Weetbix is a cereal like shredded wheat but with some pressed flakes in it as well. It is very good.
I enjoyed it in the way back to Sydney harbour. Yum!